CASTLE POINT NEWS

MARCH 2020



FROM THE OFFICE OF MATT GWIN, AVP ANNUAL GIVING AND ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT


Our thoughts and hearts go out to everyone who is impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. It is hard to imagine our collective feelings, thoughts, and very real implications at this challenging time. There is a truth that many in our Stevens community have expressed in recent days; we are a community that rises together. Stevens' strength has carried us through the last 150 years and will do so through the next.

During these uncertain and unprecedented times, Stevens’ leadership has taken necessary precautions to ensure the health of our community of students, faculty, staff and alumni. All classes have been moved online for the rest of the Spring semester, staff has transitioned to working from home, and all events through June have been cancelled or postponed. This includes the upcoming April Stevens Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting, the Stevens Awards Gala, and Alumni Weekend among others. Please regularly check stevens.edu/covid-19 for the latest updates, information, and guidance as Stevens continues to monitor the evolving situation of COVID-19.

While in-person events are on hold for the time being, please know we are working diligently to bring you some virtual community engagement opportunities. We are looking forward to sharing details on these virtual events soon. In the meantime, please stay connected by following our Facebook and Instagram.

As March is Women’s History Month, please join us in celebrating the women of Stevens in this issue. Enjoy our Alumni Spotlight, featuring Jean Savitsky ’85. Jean most recently orchestrated the expansion of the Museum of Modern Art as the organization’s director of real estate expansion.

And a word of thanks for all of those who supported the Founder’s Day Challenge. See below for the results. Especially at times like these, your continued support is critical in providing assistance to our students.

Until next month, we wish you and your family health and wellness during this difficult time. Stay healthy and stay strong, Ducks.
 

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT - JEAN SAVITSKY ’85


For Jean Savitsky ’85, Achievement is an Art

Stevens is more than an alma mater for Jean Savitsky ’85. Her father, Daniel Savitsky ’52 is a well-known professor emeritus with the Department of Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering and a longtime presence in the Davidson Laboratory. Her brother, James, is a Stevens graduate as well. “Stevens means a lot to me and my family,” Jean tells us.

Savitsky looks to her education as an important contributor to her success. “Stevens teaches you a different way of thinking and solving problems. The rigor of the curriculum makes you ready for anything.”

Read more about Jean’s career achievements and how Stevens positioned her for success.

Photo Credit: Gabrielle Langdon, Architectural Digest © Condé Nast

MAKING HEADLINES


Girl Power: Preparing the Next Generation of Women in Business at Stevens

Stevens Institute of Technology welcomed more than 500 girls from 18 high schools across the state for a recent Junior Achievement of New Jersey event, where professional panelists shared insights from their career successes — and struggles.

By speaking candidly about their own experiences, panelists offered the high school students a realistic sense of the career obstacles they may face.

Read more…

STEVENS’ 150TH ANNIVERSARY - WOMEN AT STEVENS

In celebration of Women’s History Month, be sure to browse through the inspiring stories of the Women at Stevens on Stevens150.com. From stories on the first female professors and students to groundbreaking research to female alumni across the generations, read how women at Stevens continue to push the boundaries of science, technology, and innovation.

 

THE STUTE


What It’s Like Being a Woman at Stevens


I am one of the 30% that makes up the population of women on Stevens’ campus. People make jokes about the ratio and assume that it affects life here quite a bit. Being in a room full of guys when you’re the only girl is something that I had to get used to when I got here. But after spending a semester and a half here, I can officially give my thoughts on what it’s like going to Stevens as a woman. And I think my thoughts are going to surprise you quite a bit.

Read more...
 
 

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE FOUNDER’S DAY CHALLENGE


During the Founder’s Day Challenge, we raised $39,055 from 170 donors to support Stevens students across the areas of academics, campus life, athletics, and scholarships. Thank you for your investment in the university’s future.

The organizations that realized the greatest increase in participation during this challenge and were awarded the $1,000 bonus to their scholarships were:

The Class of 1980
Theta Xi
Sigma Delta Tau
Lambda Upsilon Lambda

Selected by random draw, the winner of the $1,000 Amazon gift card, generously provided by Frank Semcer ’65, was Scott Suralik ’99.
 

SPECIAL MESSAGE REGARDING EVENTS


As mentioned, all university and alumni events through the Spring semester will be cancelled, postponed, or held virtually. For those events that will be postponed, a notice will be sent out with new details. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

During this time, we are working on developing digital programming to virtually engage our alumni community. Stay tuned for details! If you have any suggestions for digital programming, please email alumni@stevens.edu.

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email: alumni@stevens.edu