Fall 2011 • Vol. 28, Issue 1 - Eagle Online - Niagara University

CATCHING UP
Fond memories
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L-r: Classmates Ed o’Grady, ’54; Pat Gallagher,
’54; and John “Sparky” Moore, ’54; aka the NU
“Garbage Crew,” in front of Varsity Village with
the 1935 Ford truck they used to collect the trash.
Deans Awards
Edward J. Marinucci Jr., ’86
College of Education
Throughout a 44-year career as an
educator, Edward J. Marinucci Jr.
was known for his incessant focus on
children most in need and his
dedication to the community.
Ed earned undergraduate and
graduate degrees from Buffalo State
College and completed Niagara
University’s educational leadership
program in school administration
and supervision. His determination
and enthusiasm for education led to
his progression from English teacher
(North Junior High School) to
assistant principal (LaSalle High
School) to chief educational operator
(Stella Niagara Education Park) to
principal (Niagara Middle School).
In 2004, Ed became project director
of the Teacher Quality Enhancement
grant, a U.S. Department of Educationfunded
program that provided opportunities
for veteran teachers to work
with Niagara University faculty and
teacher candidates. This project focused
on closing the student achievement gap
and became an exemplary national
model for school-university partnerships,
one that brought recognition to
Niagara University and to its College
of Education.
Ed retired when the grant period
concluded in 2009, at a time when
he was considered by many to be
among the most talented educational
administrators in Western New York.