The 2014 North Riverdale Merchant Association Holiday Gathering was held at the College of Mount Saint Vincent. Including among the numerous distinguished guests were State Senator Jeff Klein, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and Councilmember Andrew Cohen.
CMSV has become a member of the association and we shared our interest in becoming a partner with the community. Kevin DeGroat, VP for Operations, welcomed everyone attending the 2014 NRMA Holidays and provided a little history about CMSV.
CMSV was founded as the Academy of Mount Saint Vincent by the Sisters of Charity of New York in 1847. In the previous decades, colleges and universities were not necessarily open to women, however, the Academy offered higher education for women, and its graduates, including many Sisters of Charity, many of whom went on to careers filled with extraordinary achievement and service. As educational opportunities expanded for women, the Academy continued to evolve and, in 1910, began to serve as a four-year liberal arts college. In 1911, the Regents of the University of the State of New York amended the charter of the Academy of Mount Saint Vincent, changing its corporate name to the College of Mount Saint Vincent and permitting it to confer baccalaureate degrees. CMSV was the first women’s college in New York City. Its programs became coeducational in 1974.
Mr. DeGroat then introduced the other CMSV staff members in attendance, providing information on their roles:
Dawn Velez, Director for Campus Events and Catering, The College of Mount Saint Vincent's historic campus is situated on 70 sprawling acres overlooking the scenic Hudson River and the Palisades in Riverdale, NY (just minutes from Manhattan) and offers an idyllic setting for any event. Whether you are planning a professional conference, a wedding reception, or a family reunion, my office is eager to assist you with your next event. Given the wide variety of our offerings and attention to every detail, you can rest assured that you and your guests will be delighted by the awe-inspiring setting and the impeccable service. We invite you to contact the College's Office for Events and Catering to arrange a site visit, during which you can visit the location that best meets your needs, be it a state-of-the-art athletic center, a formal hall with the elegance of a bygone era, an auditorium that seats 1,200, an intimate chapel, or even residence halls (available during the summer months), as well as a variety of outdoor spaces around the campus. CMSV is also pleased to provide catering by Chartwells, which is thoroughly experienced with customizing mouthwatering menus guaranteed to satisfy a wide range of tastes and dietary restrictions.
Dr. Nina Aversano, Chair of the Department of Business & Economics & Jonathan Rosenberg, Instructor of Business & Economics, Department of Business & Economics. Dr. Aversano and Mr. Rosenberg presented a 7-minute video that outlined the community of CMSV, with students' feedback and feelings about attending CMSV and what programs are offered. Following the video, Dr. Aversano and Mr. Rosenberg gave a presentation about the market research projects that their students are involved with and how their program has helped large corporations with their marketing tactics. In addition, many of the business and marketing students are looking for internship programs and part-time jobs, both within and outside our community.
If you would like more information from any of the CMSV staff, please don't hesitate to contact any of us directly:
•Kevin DeGroat, VP for Operations and Staff T: 718-405-3400 E: kevin.degroat@mountsaintvincent.edu
•Dawn Velez, Director for Campus Events and Catering, T: 718-405-3203 E: dawn.velez@mountsaintvincent.edu
•Nina Aversano, Chair of the Department of Business & Economics, T: 718-405-3370 E: nina.aversano@mountsaintvincent.edu
•Jonathan Rosenberg, Instructor of Business & Economics T: 718-405-3371 E: jonathan.rosenberg@mountsaintvincent.edu
