Kean Lauds Distinguished Alumni

The Kean University Alumni Association and President Dawood Farahi honored five distinguished alums at a dinner and reception held on Saturday, April 26, 2008, in the beautifully renovated Downs Hall banquet center.  The honorees were celebrated for their outstanding achievements and service to society, their community and their profession.  Candidates for this award are outstanding practitioners in their respective fields; serve as role models; are an inspiration to others; and are recognized by their peers for professional endeavors and contributions.

Meet the Honorees:

Distinguished Alumnus in Music Education

John De Chiaro ‘75

Distinguished Alumna in Social Sciences

Maria Vizcarrondo ‘75

Distinguished Graduate Alumna in Education

Karen Ladzinski Ginty MA’78

Distinguished Alumnus in Accounting

Henry Rinder ‘82

Distinguished Alumna in Health Services

Yvonne Wesley ‘88