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By Joanna DelBuono
Brooklyn Daily
Downtown
Three cheers to Professor George Guida, this year’s Scholar on Campus at New York City College of Technology. The poet, fiction writer, editor, and teacher was so named by the university for his outstanding work in all things wordy.
“Professor Guida truly exemplifies the ideals of the Scholar on Campus award,” says Pamela Brown, City Tech’s associate provost.
The Scholar on Campus award is made to a member of the faculty who has demonstrated extraordinary scholarship and creative work that has had an important impact at the college and in the larger community. “In addition to his impressive publication record, he serves the community through readings across the region and as cofounder of the College Poetry Slam at the Bowery Poetry Club, a competition where poets can read or recite their work,” added Pamela.
A humble man, our pal George was nevertheless tickled pink to have been named, telling Standing O, “It’s not my style to get too high over accolades — or too low over rejections — but I did walk around smiling for a couple of days.”
Ah, but it is Standing O style to give out a very healthy shout out to the good professor.
New York City College of Technology [300 Jay St. at Myrtle Avenue in Downtown, (718) 260–5500].
Atop the Forest City
Standing O gives a great big shout out to MaryAnne Gilmartin the brand new president and CEO of Forest City Ratner Companies. Bruce Ratner, the current CEO is stepping down and handing over the reigns to MaryAnne (but Bruce will remain as the executive chairman).
Now, in case you didn’t know, Bruce Ratner and his Forest City Ratner Companies is the big daddy behind Barclays Center, the home of the Brooklyn Nets, and of course the site of the Sir Paul concert in June.
With this promotion, MaryAnne has soared to the top of the real-estate market echelon, bringing recognition to women in the industry.
“It is important for me and the industry to recognize MaryAnne’s role in leading our major efforts, from Atlantic Yards to New York by Gehry,” said Bruce to Standing O.
The new CEO shares her enthusiasm for Forest City and Bruce as well, “I’ve been very fortunate to have him as a mentor and am proud to have learned from the best. I am thrilled to partner with Bruce and to continue his culture of excellence.”
Forest City Ratner Companies [1 MetroTech Center at Myrtle Avenue in Downtown, (718) 923–8400]
Bensonhurst
Move over the tassels
It’s summa cum great news that our native son, Hon Tsang, graduated from the Universal Technical Institute in Exton, Pa (you know our neighbor to the west) with high honors.
The institute is known as the leading provider of post-secondary education for careers in professional automotive diesel collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians.
Our pal graduated from the Toyota Professional Automotive Training program. Among his scholarly and mechanical pursuits, Tsang, had a 3.95 Grade Point Average, which is really, really smart, and “Student of the Course” awards for having the highest grade in the course. Did we say really smart? And puctual! He also had 100 percent attendance. No absences, can you believe it? Incredible.
Mechanical maestro Hon was also nominated into the Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society.
Standing O asks, “Hon, can you build a car that Standing O can afford?”
Dyker Heights
Look for the silver lining
Manipulating the joints and bones of the community for 25 years, Dr. Scott Schwager of Schwager Chiropractic is celebrating a milestone anniversary this month. Dr Scott has served the community offering health and wellness, as well as a stint as the past president of the Bensonhurst Lion’s Club, and past vice president of the 13th Avenue Merchants Association. The doctor also donates his time to local schools by participating in career days and assisting with local track teams.
Standing O wishes Dr. Schwager another 25 years and hopes to give him a Standing O on his Golden Anniversary.
Schwager Chiropractic [7201 13th. Avenue at 72nd Street in Dyker Heights, (718) 748–8113]
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