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Speakers

A noted speaker is invited to address the awardees at each of the convocations. In some instances, the individual has a relationship with the university.

  • Dr. Ree Arnold
    Professor Emeriti, Montclair State University; EDA Scholar; former director of Department Graduate Program
  • Carol Blazejowski
    President & General Manager; New York Liberty; former student athlete
  • U.S. Senator Bill Bradley
    Rhodes scholar, former U.S. Senator from New Jersey and presidential candidate
  • Dr. Joan Ficke
    Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, Montclair State University; former department faculty member and Montclair State University student
  • Tim Flynn
    Supervisor Health and Physical Education Mountain Lakes, NJ; NJSIAA Lacrosse Coach of the Year; former student athlete at Montclair State University
  • Dr. Nancy Giardina
    Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs Grand Valley State University; former department faculty member
  • Dr. Don Hellison
    Professor in the School of Kinesiology at UIC; directs The Urban Youth Leader Project for underserved children and youth in Chicago
  • Jerry Izenberg
    Sports journalist with the Newark New Jersey Star Ledger
  • Mayor Sharpe James
    35th Mayor of Newark, New Jersey; State Senator for the 29th Legislative District; former student Panzer School
  • Dr. Dave Masur
    Associate Athletic Director, St John’s University; Head Soccer Coach; former coach and Montclair State University student
  • Dr. Caroll Persson
    Vice President enrollment management Westfield State; Chair of Movement Science, Sport and Leisure Studies; Former Montclair State University student
  • Rich Ruffalo
    National Teacher of the Year; noted motivational speaker; former Montclair State University student