Student-Athlete of the Week

Congratulations to Saint Peter's student Assaf Sheleg! MAAC Sports named Sheleg, a defender for Saint Peter's Men's Soccer, as a Student-Athlete of the Week. The brief article outlines Sheleg's athletic accomplishments and his extensive academic acheivements as well. The Peacocks will start their season at home for the first time since 2002 on Wednesday, September 1, 2010, as they host Bradley at 4:00 p.m. at Jaroschak Field. The entire schedule is available online. Go Peacocks!

Global Outreach

Join 2010 Global Outreach-Ecuador by following the online reflection book. The book provides daily reflections, prayers and information related to the trip, including student preparation, past experiences and lessons. The reflection book also offers insight into the Ignatian ideals supporting Global Outreach. Saint Peter's College students and staff will spend two weeks at the Working Boys Center in Quito, Ecuador.

Dr. Twersky Presents at New Jersey Academy of Science Annual Meeting

On April 24, 2010, Laura Twersky, Ph.D., associate professor of biology, presented two research topics at the annual meeting of the New Jersey Academy of Science. The conference was held at Kean University, in Union, New Jersey. Dr. Twersky’s first presentation was with students Ajin Mathew and Anand Patel, and titled “Effects of Thymosin Alpha 1 on Tail Regeneration in Xenopus Laevis Tadpoles.” The second presentation was in collaboration with Jessica Epstein, Ph.D., assistant professor of chemistry, and involved three students as co-authors as well: Frances DeMichele, Justin LoRe and Aqsa Yamin. This presentation was titled “Studies on the Metabolism and Physiological Effect of Sucralose and Stevia Extracts.” Additional participants included guests from Seton Hall University, Rutgers University, Montclair State University, Monmouth University and Kean University.

Photo: Dr. Twersky and Ajin Mathew.