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Ramapo College Foundation to Honor Three Distinguished Citizens

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 01/08/2023

(MAHWAH, NJ) -- The Ramapo College Foundation is pleased to announce that it will honor four individuals for their personal and professional commitment to advance higher education and for their significant service to the Ramapo College community at its Annual Distinguished Citizens Gala scheduled for Friday, April 14, 2023 at the Rockleigh Country Club.

The 2023 honorees include:

Harold V. Bolton, III ’10:  Global Director of IT, Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management at UPS; Drs. Douglas S. Holden and Jean Weng: Ramapo Parents ’23; and Deborah Visocni:  Chief Executive Officer, New Bridge Medical Center.

As the Foundation’s largest fundraising event of the year, it provides the College community the opportunity to recognize these outstanding individuals as well as raise funds that benefit student scholarships, faculty and student undergraduate research and further campus strategic initiatives.

“We are truly grateful for the service and support that Harry, Doug and Jean, and Deborah have provided directly to Ramapo College as we navigated and are emerging from the pandemic,” said Christopher Romano, Executive Director of the Foundation and Vice President of Strategic Enrollment, Outreach and Engagement.  “These individuals exemplify what we strive to instill in all of our students; an ethos of civic engagement, ethical leadership and the willingness to give back.”




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The event, chaired by two Ramapo College alumni who are active supporters of the College and members of the Foundation Board of Governors, Peter Seminara ’00 and Michael Hettesheimer ’99.  To learn more about each of the honorees, inquire about sponsorship opportunities and reserve your seat at the event, please visit www.Ramapo.edu/dcg or contact Liz Kloak at [email protected] or 201-684-6834.


EVENT PREVIEWS

(CARTERET, NJ) -- Hallmark and Gershwin Entertainment are proud to announce Hallmark Stars Live presented by Michaels, a new live tour kicking off at URSB Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 7:30pm where some of the network's most beloved stars step off screen and onto the stage. Hosted by fan-favorite Nikki DeLoach (A Grand Ole Opry Christmas), the tour will feature Hallmark mainstays for a night where the cameras are off – and the stories keep rolling.
Hallmark Stars Live comes to MPAC on July 26th

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(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Hallmark Stars Live presented by Michaels, is a new live tour kicking off this summer where some of the network's most beloved stars step off screen and onto the stage. Hosted by fan-favorite Nikki DeLoach (A Grand Ole Opry Christmas), the tour will feature Hallmark mainstays for a night where the cameras are off – and the stories keep rolling. The tour comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 7:00pm.
Hallmark Stars Live comes to MPAC on July 26th

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(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Hallmark and Gershwin Entertainment are proud to announce Hallmark Stars Live presented by Michaels, a new live tour kicking off this summer where some of the network’s most beloved stars step off screen and onto the stage. Hosted by fan-favorite Nikki DeLoach (A Grand Ole Opry Christmas), the tour will feature Hallmark mainstays for a night where the cameras are off – and the stories keep rolling. The tour will visit Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 7:00pm.
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FEATURED EVENTS


Derek Hough – Symphony of Dance: Encore

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ


Hallmark Stars Live

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center
46 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ


Blues For Greeny The Music of Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ


Vivid Stage Summer Solos: "Maker of Worlds" by Wendy Schmidt

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 @ 6:30pm
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey
68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ


Reina Williams and The Remedy, Patrick Bamburak, and Renee Masking

Thursday, July 23, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Middletown Arts Center
36 Church Street, Middletown, NJ



 

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