Career of a Military Wife

The life of a military spouse has its challenges.  Just ask Wendy Caldwell originally of Teaneck, NJ.  It is difficult enough to raise a family and sustain a career without the constant change and uncertainty that a military life can bring.  She has supported her husband Chris throughout his Army…
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Centenary Offers Acting Classes & Scholarship

Two Adult Acting Workshops will be available this fall by the professional Centenary Stage Company in the David & Carol Lackland Center on the campus of Centenary College in Hackettstown.  CSC Artistic Director, Theatre Arts Professor and Communication & Fine Arts Chair, Carl Wallnau will lead the workshops beginning September…
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Kathy Naasz: balancing family & work

Kathy Naasz Garden State Women recently had an opportunity to catch up with Kathy Naasz, Assistant Professor of Business, SIFE Director, who walked away from a high powered, senior level, global position with AT&T to achieve a better work-life balance while pursuing a long standing interest in giving back by teaching at…
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Community Chest's Women's Lead…

This is a worthy event that I attend and wanted to share with you: Trailblazing and Emerging Leaders Honored at The Community Chest's Women's Leadership Luncheon (Eastern Bergen County, NJ; June 3, 2019)  Women leaders from a range of disciplines were honored and recognized at The Community Chest's second annual Women's Leadership Luncheon and Scholarship Presentation, “Toasting the Elizab...

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