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Volume CVI, Issue 3
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NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Arshia Anwer Wins Costello Award for Excellence in Teaching, Major Praise from Students, Faculty Adrianne Hutto Production Editor
Fall is in The Air At MC Thursday, September 22, marks the first day of the fall season. MARS ROSS / THE QUADRANGLE
Residence Life Guest Policy Revised After Years of Restrictions Zoe DeFazio
Asst. A&E Editor Manhattan College’s residence life office has made a few changes following the new academic year, including the permittance of external overnight guests — or, guests that are not students — for more than one night. AJ Goodman, director of residence life, is excited to start moving back to some of the guest policies that were in place before the COVID-19 pandemic. Residence life has considered many factors while making this decision and is overall eager to see students share the campus with their friends and
IN NEWS:
Res Life Guest Policy Revised on pg. 1
family, Goodman said. “It is good for our students to be able to have visitors from home and elsewhere come to the college for a night. With this being the first weekend where this is an option, many students have put in requests for overnight, external visitors,” Goodman wrote in an email to The Quadrangle. Goodman said that since COVID-19 is still a pressing issue amongst the student body and other areas there still needs to be precautions to prevent a spike in cases and keep students, staff and faculty safe. “At the same time, we do have to balance this with the fact that COVID is still here and still impacting our community,” Goodman wrote. “Most of our
IN FEATURES: Meet the Woman Behind the Stacks on pg. 6
students are coming from places with medium to high community spread, which means many of our guests are coming from those same locations.” Overnight guests can be requested on Roompact. The form will be available Monday morning through Thursday at 4 p.m. All guests must be requested 24 hours in advance. External guests will need to present a government-issued ID when signing in with public safety. There are some limitations to this new plan, though. According to the Residence Hall Guest Policy statement that has been effective since 2011, hosts and over__________________________ CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
Assistant professor of communication, Arshia Anwer, Ph.D., was announced as the 2022 winner of The Costello Award for Excellence in Teaching. The ceremony was held last Tuesday and the award was given along with a $1,000 stipend. Anwer has been at Manhattan College since 2016. As an important member of the communication department, she teaches many different classes amongst the program, including public relations, integrated marketing communications and communication core classes. The Costello Award recognizes a faculty member of the School of Liberal Arts who epitomizes excellence in teaching, which is a large part of Manhattan College’s mission and the mission of the Lasallian Christian Brothers. The award is chosen based on nominations submitted by the students, making the selection process more personal and more meaningful. “What makes it special is that this award comes from my students, even as it is awarded by the school of liberal arts,” Anwer said. “Teaching has always been close to my heart. As a professor in higher education, our job requirements include teaching, research, and service. But teaching has always been the part that most attracted me to this profession, and I am glad the recognition is for teaching.” Anwer was given the award
IN A&E:
Crochet Club Comes to MC on pg. 9
by Cory Blad, Ph.D., dean of the school of liberal arts, who saw her winning as no surprise. Blad has known Anwer since she came to MC in 2016. “She is so intentional in everything about how she puts the class together, how she teaches the class, how she engages the class in the larger community in whatever capacity that might be,” Blad said. Blad also spoke about Anwer’s commitment to planning her lessons and the effort she puts into teaching her students. “Everything has a plan and it all works seamlessly,” Blad said. “It’s really admirable and difficult to do. It takes a lot of effort and it takes a lot of time. And it’s just another indicator of what a professional she is.” Blad explains that Anwer’s excellence as an educator shines through in her students. “Students’ support is really kind of the defining feature for what takes somebody from being a good teacher to being a great teacher, and she certainly is,” Blad said. This support is seen through the way she views her role as a professor and how she helps her students connect with her lessons. “Teaching is about understanding where your students are coming from, and meeting them where they’re at,” Anwer said. “It’s about knowing the interests and career aspirations of students so that you can guide them. It’s about being inviting and approachable so students are able to share issues with you.” Though, Anwer does agree __________________________ CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
IN SPORTS:
No Battle of the Bronx on pg. 11