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Volume CX, Issue 2
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NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Café 1853 Returns to Campus by Popular Demand Manhattan University Placed in Top 2% of Best Schools Nationwide. The Wall Street Journal Ranks MU 52 out of 500 Best Colleges in the United States. PHOTOSHELTER / COURTESY
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The MU American Society of Mechanical Engineers Chapter Receives Section Achievement Award The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) at Manhattan University started the semester off on a high note after receiving the section achievement award for its various accomplishments during the 2023-24 academic year. According to asme.org , the organization’s official website, they’ve referenced their goals as the following, “Enables collaboration, knowledge sharing, and skill development
across all engineering disciplines, while promoting the vital role of the engineer in society.” Dev Harrop-Williams, a senior mechanical engineering major, is the current president of ASME and elaborated on how the team has prepared themselves for the selection process. “We had to fill out a form based on certain criteria in May as well as document all the events we did throughout the year which included campus, off-campus and ASME-connected events,” Harrop-Williams said. “Some events included us going to the ASME student leader weekend
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MU Mechanical Engineering Chapter Recieves Award pg. 3
Introducing Manhattan University Media! pg. 6
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conference in Boston, being MU student representative for engineering for prospective students who were applying to colleges and hosting speaker events.” Harrop-Williams shared with The Quadrangle that Manhattan University created the Black Box, which is now done nationally within other ASME chapters. It’s an event centered around the creation of a chain reaction Rube Goldberg machine, a contraception that completes simple tasks in an indirect yet complex way. “The ASME organization __________________________ CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
On Aug. 22, Manhattan University students were notified about plans to reopen Café 1853 via an email sent from the Office of the President, including the addition of Zaro’s Bakery in Thomas Hall. This change was a result of switching over to a new food vendor, Gourmet Dining Services, which Manhattan University used several years ago. In that same email, President Milo Riverso announced GrubHub Mobile Ordering being brought to campus in all dining locations and a possible Chick-fil-A addition. However, the announcement of Café 1853 seemed to catch many Jaspers’ attention, from administrators to students. Café 1853 is set to officially reopen the week of Sept. 9. The Quadrangle spoke with Manhattan University sous chef Thomas Tomala, who will be stationed in the café starting next week. “When coming to Café 1853, expect restaurant quality food,” Tomala said. “Everything is going to be made fresh and made to order. The recipes we will be using
are meals that are going to grab onto your pallets for a long time and every day that students come in, they should be expecting new food. My goal is to capture everybody’s hearts and stomachs.” Café 1853 will have the ability to order online, allowing students to “grab and go” to eliminate wait time during busy days. Manhattan University is planning on having the café open from noon to 11 pm on Monday through Friday, and from 4 pm to 11 pm on Saturday and Sunday. While the menu is constantly being updated, students should expect a wide variety of meals, ranging from salads and sandwiches to salmon and sides. In addition, Zaro’s Family Bakery is set to run alongside Café 1853, providing baked goods, pastries, coffee and breakfast options. Tomala is excited to be back to cooking at Café 1853, being that it was the location he was originally stationed at when he started his time at Manhattan University. “Expect the best food and time ever,” Tomala said. The faculty and administration at Manhattan University are thrilled by the __________________________ CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
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MU’s New Orchestra Director pg. 7
Swim & Diving Team Honored with Academic Excellence pg. 9