New Jersey City University (NJCU) will recognize several of its outstanding students, faculty and alumni next week and shine the spotlight on some of their best performers and artists.

The William J. Maxwell College of Arts and Sciences Showcase, slated for April 22, will feature musical performances and exhibits of student artwork and research projects in the Gilligan Student Union building.

They will also honor Karen Ziccardi–the founder and a principal of Ziccardi Designs, Inc., an award-winning interior design firm–who graduated from the school in 1968.

Ziccardi has worked in the interior design industry for over 30 years, earning the respect of a worldwide client list, and is a regular guest on interior design television programs, a sought-after lecturer, and the author of numerous articles on contemporary interior design issues, college officials say.

After earning her bachelor’s in art education from NJCU, she earned additional degrees from UCLA and also studied architecture and design at the University of Copenhagen and fine arts at the Art Students League of New York.

NJCU is also honoring history professor Tim White, whom JCI recently featured. White has been the driving force behind Historic Cities Abroad, a program that uses donor sponsorship to make studying abroad more affordable for students from different economic backgrounds. Aside from teaching, the Paulus Hook resident also leads historic walking tours in Downtown Jersey City and multiple New York City neighborhoods, acts and sings.

The event is slated for Monday, APril 22 in the Gilligan Student Union building at NJCU, located at 2039 John F Kennedy Blvd. The student showcase will be held from 12 pm to 8 pm in Multipurpose Rooms A, B, and C. The awards reception will be from 6 pm to 8 pm in the North Lounge.

via The Jersey City Independent http://www.jerseycityindependent.com/2013/04/18/njcu-honoring-outstanding-students-faculty-alumni/

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