[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 153 (Thursday, September 25, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S9487]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             100TH ANNIVERSARY OF GEORGIAN COURT UNIVERSITY

 Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, today I congratulate Georgian 
Court University, GCU, on its 100th anniversary. For the past century, 
GCU has been a leader in higher education, encouraging intellectual 
inquiry, ethical professionalism, and community involvement. I am proud 
to have this institution in New Jersey, and it is an honor to pay 
tribute to its achievements.
  Georgian Court University was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1908 
as a women's college, and it remains dedicated to the success of women 
today. The Women's College at GCU provides an environment conducive to 
academic achievement and offers a liberal arts education tailored to 
women's learning styles. In particular, GCU's Women in Leadership 
Development Program is one of the most powerful programs for young 
women today. By participating on university committees, making 
presentations, lobbying legislators, and networking with mentors, 
students develop the skills and tools needed by today's successful 
women leaders.
  In the 1970s, Georgian Court University expanded its programs and 
opened its doors to men. Over the decades, GCU has added buildings and 
faculty to meet the growing student population, which stands at more 
than 3,000 today. In addition to the original GCU estate, which has 
been preserved and is on the National Register of Historic Places, the 
GCU landscape includes a new wellness center, residence hall, chapel, 
and science wing that were all added in the last several years.
  With 29 undergraduate and eight graduate degree offerings, GCU 
continues to develop new academic programs. Their new nursing program, 
established just this year, will help stem nursing shortages in New 
Jersey. Their accelerated and executive MBA program allows executives 
to gain the information they need to advance their careers, and as one 
of only 50 NASA Educational Resource Centers, GCU ensures that teachers 
have the most up-to-date scientific information for their classrooms.
  Finally, I would like to pay tribute to the service of Georgian Court 
University's faculty and students. Whether sending teams of students 
and staff to install water systems in poverty-stricken areas of 
Honduras or helping local homeless populations in New Jersey, GCU is 
committed to making the world a better place.
  Mr. President, the students, alumni, and staff of Georgian Court 
University have much to be proud of as they celebrate 100 years of 
academia. I applaud GCU for its many years of service, and I wish the 
university continued success in the years ahead.

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