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JERSEY CITY --- For the eighth year, the Philippine Community Center Foundation of NJ. Inc. (PHILCOM Center-NJ), is honoring college honor graduates from New Jersey.
According to the Foundation’s President, Louisiana “Baby” D. Manuel, five young Filipino-American achievers who graduated in Y2006-2007 as summa cum laude/highest honors, magna cum laude and cum laude will be feted at the Foundation’s Annual Awards Night and Foundation Ball on October 6, 2007, from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight, at the Marriott Hotel, Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, NJ.
The annual event is intended to shift the community’s attention to the value of a college education. This year’s honorees join earlier cream of the crop that constitutes PHILCOM Center-NJ’s advocacy group for youth excellence.
To be feted are the following Y2006-2007 college honor graduates:
Kris-Kristoffer L. Lipa
Kristoffer graduated with highest honors (summa cum laude) with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Rutgers State University in Newark. He has a GPA of3.91. Consistently in the Dean’s List all semesters, Kris is currently employed at Hackensack University Medical Center’s Surgical Intensive Care Unit and has undergone clinical rotations at St. Peter’s University Hospital (maternity nursery), Robert Wood Johnston Hospital (pediatrics), Newark Beth Israel (medicalisurgical), and Bergen Regional Medical Center (psychiatry), among others. He also worked at the 81. Michael’s Medical Center’s Medical, Surgical, Oncology Unit and served as Community Service Officer of the Rutgers State University of New Jersey. He is the son of Ruben and Annabeth Lipa of Jersey City.
Shenley Anne L Lipa
Schenley graduated summa cum laude (GPA: 3.94) with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NllT) and has pursued an M. S. - Materials Science & Engineering. She was a recipient of the 2006 Newark College of Engineering Outstanding Senior Award, an Albert Dorman Honors College Scholar in 2003-2006, and a PSE&G Scholar in 2002-2003. Currently with the Integra Life Sciences as Product Development Associate Engineer, she previously served as Research Assistant at NnT and as MaterialsiManufacturing Engineering Intern at Boston Scientific. Her parents are also Ruben and Annabeth Lipa and is the sister of Kristoffer Lipa, another honoree.
Carlo Leandro Aragoncillo
Carlo graduated cum laude from the Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, New Jersey, with the degree of Bachelor of Arts In Psychology with a track in Forensic Psychology and concentration in Criminal Justice. He was a Colonel Fairleigh Dickinson University Scholar from 2003-2007 and was in the Dean’s List for seven semesters. A Technology Product Specialist of Circuit City, Carlo also serves as a church lector and an American Red Cross volunteer. He is the son of Leandro and Cynthia Aragoncillo of Deptford, NJ.
Melanie N. Baraquio
Melanie graduated cum laude from Georgetown University with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, major in Accounting and Finance.
Graduated valedictorian in high school, she also attended a special program for business school students in the University College Dublin in Dublin, Ireland in the fall of2005. Presently connected with KPMG, LLP, she was a former Training Manager at the McDonough Technology Center in Washington, DC and an Assistant Benefits Administrator at the Benefit Analysis, Inc. in Nutley, NJ. Melanie is the daughter of German Baraquio and Mary Anne T.M. Nael-Baraquio
Joanne L Mendoza
Joanne graduated cum laude with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Physical Studies from Pace University in New York. She completed her secondary education at the Belleville High School. Born to Jose Mendoza and Francisca Lubo-Mendoza, Joanne has a sister, Yvette Anne.
Also among the honorees is Stacy Rose Rosales who was conferred University Honors upon graduation from Montclair University in May 2006, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biology (GPA 3.404).
Anybody of Filipino descent from New Jersey who graduated from college this year or last year as summa cum laude, magna cum laude or cum laude that might have been missed by PHll-COM Center-NJ’s outreach efforts may call immediately the President, Baby Manuel, at (908) 668-0552 for inclusion in the awards.
With Babv Manuel at the helm. the 8th Awards Night is chaired bv Francis D.
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ON Saturday, Sepember 15, 2007 9:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. the City council of Jersey City will hold its Asian Health Week at the City Council Chambers City Hall 280 Grove Street Jersey City, NJ 07302
There will be Blood Pressure Screening Blood Sugar/Diabetes Screening, Cholesterol screening, Nutrition Counselling, Confidential HIV/AIDS Screening & Counselling, Breast Cancer Education & Awareness, and Healthy Ageing Project – FANDANGOROBICS (light exercises for seniors). Admission is free.
This event is proudly sponsored by Pan American Concerned Citizens Action League, Inc (PACCAL) and Project ASPIRE, a joint initiative with New York University Center for the Study of Asian American Health and Kalusugan Coalition.
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NEW YORK ---A call has gone out for ‘Foot Soldiers’ to join the Building Futures Together’s 8th Annual Walk for Poverty for Samar on Saturday, September 15.
The 5 kilometer walk takes place at the beautiful Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens. Participants meet at the park under the unisphere, with registration beginning at 9pm, and the 5k (3.5 miles) walk starts at 10 am.
The walk takes place around a lovely lake.
The beneficiaries of the funds raised by the Foot Soldiers taking part are several communities in Samar --- long considered the poorest province in the Philippines.
The BFT’s three-pronged community-based program aims at tackling the lack of sources of income, illiteracy, and malnourishment that plague the communities being served.
This year’s funds will go to the sewing centers for mothers, and a continuing literacy program.
Anyone wishing to join the walk can contact the building Futures Together at 718-426-9471 or email at infobuildingfuturestogether.org
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