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Honors Convocation 2005 Honorees: Every year, the College honors those students for their academic achievements within their field of study and the College. This year's receipients were: Dean’s Award 2005 Tamami Kawamura (World Religions Major) has acted as Vice-President of the Student Government Association, Editor-In-Chief of the Scribe newspaper, International College Senator and Vice-President of the International Awareness Club. She was inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society as a junior and is this year’s recipient of the Aristeia Award. She was also inducted into the Theta Alpha Kappa Honor Society and Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society and been on the President’s List with a cumulative GPA of 3.99. She has participated in the World Affairs Forum’s World Quest (2 years) and the Harvard and McGill Model UN, organized the UB World Cup Soccer Tournament in 2003 and 2004 and a variety of other projects. She received the Student Leadership Award during her 1st & 2nd years, worked as Teaching Assistant for Dr. Ward, Dr. Healey, Dr. Setton, Dr. Frey and Dr. Eves, and been recognized by Who’s Who in American Universities and the National Dean’s List. World Religions Award Daniel Bessell (IPED/World Religions Major) is graduating this year with a dual degree in IPED and World Religions. With a cumulative GPA of 3.67, Daniel has made both the Dean’s & President’s List and this year was inducted into the Theta Alpha Kappa Honor Society and Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society. He has served as both World CARP President and Religious Youth Services President and was recognized for founding a school in Guatemala for indigenous people. He is also among those in Who’s Who in American Universities and the National Dean’s List. In addition to his academic and extra-curricular activities, Daniel is a loving husband and father of 3. IPED Award HwaEun Lee (IPED Major) was inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi Academic Honor Society as well as the Political Science Honor Society, Pi Sigma Alpha, for her academic excellence in her field of study. She has consistently been on the President’s List all eight semesters with a GPA of 3.91 and in addition acted as Copy Editor for the Scribe newspaper and helped organize the UB World Cup Soccer Tournaments. She has been recognized for her involvement with Youth Ministry and by the Who’s Who in American Universities and the National Dean’s List. IPED Award Jimi Baughman (IPED Major) is the co-recipient of the IPED award and is also this year’s commencement speaker. Jimi was the Vice-President of the Freshmen class and participated in both Harvard and McGill Model United Nations Competitions. This year, she was inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society and Pi Sigma Alpha, a Political Science honor society. She has consistently been on the President’s List all eight semesters with a GPA of 3.92 and in addition acted as Features Editor for the Scribe newspaper and the Speaker of the House for the Student Government Association. She has been recognized by the Who’s Who in American Universities and the National Dean’s List. Jimi was also the International College Senator, involved with SCUBA and the International Awareness Club. She was also asked to assist Dr. van der Giessen, Associate Provost of the University, with catalog production and was the Teaching Assistant of Professor John Nicholas (Doc Roc). Martial Arts Studies Award This year, Kazumi Tsukazawa (Biology Major) was inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society for her academic achievements. She is on the President’s List and active in both the Tae Kwon Do Club and UB World Carp. Kazumi was recently awarded a Black belt in Tae Kwon Do (part of the test requires the ability to break a concrete block) and has been selected for Russian language study at Moscow State University this summer. Mass Communication Award Deniz Falah (Psychology/Mass Communications Major) is graduating with a double major in Psychology and Mass Communications. Deniz has consistently made the President’s and Dean’s List with a GPA of 3.79. She was inducted into the Tau Gamma chapter of the Lambda Pi Eta National Honor Society for Communication Studies. Outstanding Internship Rubely Marte (IPED Major) participated in Harvard Model UN, has been on the Dean’s List, worked in Twisted Café and acted as secretary for the Residence Hall Association. She has interned with both the Democratic National Convention Summer in 2004 and with Mayor DeStefano’s office in New Haven, CT. During her most recent internship, she was commended by the Office of the Mayor of New Haven for her outstanding contribution to the New Haven Economic Security Coalition. In a letter, her supervisor noted, “Rubely has been an immeasurable help with NHWSC’s tax sites and she has been a pleasure to work with.” Rubely’s future plans include further studies in Finance and Law School. International College Professor wins Professor of the Year 2006 Dr. Stephen Healey, Associate Professor in the International College and Interim Chair for the Social Sciences, has been chosen UB Distinguished Professor fo the Year for 2006. A student wrote of him, "His class is really a workshop for self-understanding, for coming to be more higly critical of one's own perceptions and convictions." Professor Healey will address the Opening Convocation on Thursday, September 5, 2005. Academic Honor Societies On May 5, 2005 we were pleased to recognize that based upon academic accomplishments and commitment to the discipline Tamami Kawamura Daniel Bessell were chosen by the Alpha Eta Upsilon chapter for inclusion in the Theta Alpha Kappa National Honor Society for Religious Studies and Theology On May 5, 2005 we were pleased to recognize that based upon academic accomplishments and commitment to the discipline Sonya Garcia Deniz Falah Daniel Akiode were chosen by the Tau Gamma chapter for inclusion in the Lambda Pi Eta National Honor Society for Communication Studies. On May 5, 2005 we were pleased to recognize that based upon academic accomplishments and commitment to the discipline Jimi Baughman Daniel Bessell Michelle Boyle Tamami Kawamura Andria Khodai HwaEun Lee Vernita Tertullien were chosen by the Beta Pi Tau Chapter for inclusion in the Pi Sigma Alpha National Honor Society for Political Science. World Quest 2005
UB collected a motley crew, including first generation Europeans, Asians, Africans and New Worlders, ranging from the under-twenty-one-year-olds to the ageless encyclopedic members. UB was the first team to arrive at Giovanni’s II, and found that the seating arrangement put them at front and center of the spacious suite. UB yelled and cheered the loudest for their alma mater’s team, and ultimately enjoyed the dignity of being the highest scoring university team among those present. Participant Tamami Kawamura felt that it was a highly enjoyable event, as it aimed at awareness on the international level all the while raising funds for an important organization. Junior Obakeng Phiri “enjoyed the competitive atmosphere.” To learn more about the World Affairs Forum in Stamford, CT, please visit this link. In the Footsteps of the Chinese Philosophers
The 2005 4th University of Bridgeport Martial Arts Seminar On Saturday, January 15th 2005 the University of Bridgeport’s Martial Arts program hosted its 4th Martial Arts seminar at Carlson Hall, Bridgeport Ct. Around 50 Masters attended this seminar traveling from 6 states around the country. The attendees were Masters from the Tea Kwon Do, Hap Ki Do and Ki Mind Training backgrounds. The seminar opened with Dr. Chang Young Lee, a University of Bridgeport visiting scholar’s presentation on safety & first aid in Martial Arts training. The second presentation on Martial Arts training & pressure points was given by Dr. Soo Ho Lee, an acupuncture professor at the University of Bridgeport. Grand Master Byung Min Kim (NY) presented on MA school management and then Grand Master In Ki Kim (VA) presented on Martial Arts and self defense.
Every year, this Martial Arts seminar increases its participation and will continue every year in the Martin Luther King weekend of January. Professor Yong Bom Kim remarks, “Next year’s seminar will be divided into two programs: theoretical & practical. It will also be open to instructors of all Martial Arts areas.” For more information, please refer to the article. Dr. YanMin Yu's Discusses Politics in Taiwan's Media
In the chapter, Dr. Yu examined the unique relationship between the electronic media in Taiwan and the Taiwanese government in the areas of ownership, operation, and editorial decisionmaking. When government officials can own electronic media, participate in their operation, and make editorial decisions, the consequences cannot be overlooked, especially when the electronic media market is not completely open and when the advertising market is dominated by the three major electronic media giants that were established by the Taiwanese government in the early times of the industry. Dr. John K. Roth: Why Study the Holocaust On March 23, 2005 in the Littlefield Recital Hall (located in the Arnold Bernhard Center), UB students and faculty welcomed Dr. John K. Roth to speak on the topic "Why Study the Holocaust?" Dr. Roth, who was a previous board member at UB was enthusiastic about sharing his information and opinions on the subject with the attendees. Despite inclement weather, 80 listeners attended. Dr. Roth, an Ethicist, is no stranger to the subject of the Holocaust, and truly has an impressive background on this subject. He has authored and published over 35 books on the Holocaust. These include one done in conjunction with UB President Emeritus and professor, Dr. Richard L. Rubenstein entitled Approaches to Auschwitz. He also earned a masters and doctorate degree at Yale University in philosophy and holds honorary degrees from several universities. This includes educational institutions in the United States, Israel, Switzerland, Japan, and England. The event commenced with introductions by President Neil Albert Salonen and Dr. Richard L. Rubenstein. Closing remarks were made by Dr. Thomas J. Ward, Dean of the International College. Dr. Roth shared with the audience insights gained from his ethical studies of the holocaust. The issues explored centered on the how the holocaust has impacted our understanding of such realities as home, faith, community, evil, and human rights. With problems like Sept. 11 and the war in Iraq occurring now, "people may think that solutions to problems of the present and future deserve more time and study than those [problems] of the past", Dr. Roth points out. However the past can give incentives to deal better with the future. Dr. Roth concluded by quoting a French survivor of the concentration camp, who said that in the gas chambers women and children go first. That horrible reality should now be taken as an incentive to do the opposite, which is to take care of the world's children first. Dr. Roth also pointed out the horrible experiences that specific victims of the Holocaust had to endure. One such example was a Jewish man's reaction to the shocking news that his family had been captured by the Nazis. It was so shocking to him that, "because of a genocidal Nazi state, home could never be a reality again" as commented by Dr. Roth. Another effect of the Holocaust, as stated by Dr. Roth, "is that it destroyed trust in the world". This is one of the greatest effects that such a massive genocide left. We can connect this to such other issues such as Sept. 11 and the war in Iraq. Truly, the words and ideas of one great speaker can affect everyone's views on an event so well known yet, in a way, misunderstood. The University of Bridgeport encourages all UB students and faculty to participate in its lectures and events that are planned. If you enjoyed this lecture and would like to find out what is coming up in the near future or if you want to check out the wide variety of lectures offered on campus, then contact President Salonen or the Office of Student Programming. Also, there are always flyers around campus about both exciting and meaningful events. # UB Participates in World Quest Quiz 2005 |
On Thursday, March 31st, a team of 10 representatives from the University of Bridgeport traveled to Darien to compete for the second time in the annual contest/ fundraiser hosted by the Council for World Affairs entitled, “World Quest.” Delegates included President Salonen, Dr. Thomas Ward, Dr. Zhiqun Zhu, Sana Sarr, Tamami Kawamura, Obakeng Phiri, Mekleat Sahle, Charlie Bingham, Daniel Bessell and Gabriella Kirkley. UB was sponsored, for the second year in a row, by the US Trust Fund in Stamford. 
Prof. Mark Setton visited the East Coast of China in preparation for an upcoming student tour May 30 – June 15th entitled, “In the Footsteps of the Chinese Philosophers.” The tour, which will be offered for three credits, will cover the home towns of the great Chinese thinkers as well as key Daoist sights. The tour will include the White Cloud Temple in Beijing, a Daoist hermitage at the peak of Mt. Tai as well as the home-towns of Confucius and other philosophers that he inspired. 
The 2005 Annual University of Bridgeport Martial Arts award was presented to Grand Master Soon Kil Jang by the University’s President Neil Albert Salonen for his leadership in training juvenile offenders since 1992, in Judge City NY.Grand Master Jang remarked, “I am very grateful to the University of Bridgeport. It is an honor to receive this award from the first college Martial Arts program in the US.” The other five speakers received awards from Dr. Thomas Ward, Dean of the International College. 
Yanmin Yu recently contributed a book chapter entitled “Politics in Taiwan’s Broadcasting and Television” in Taiwan in the Eyes of Chinese-American Scholars: Critical Analyses of Taiwanese Society in the 21st Century. This book is edited by S. Lu and X. Tian and published by Showwe Information Co. in Taipei, Taiwan, December 2004.