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Biochemistry Major Introduced at St. Thomas Aquinas
St. Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkill has added a major in biochemistry. The biochemistry major focuses on the study of life from a molecular level, with a strong emphasis on chemistry and physics.
"Adding biochemistry to our other excellent majors, like biology and forensic science, gives our students yet another competitive advantage for the best jobs and graduate schools," said Dr. Robert Murray, dean of the School of Arts & Sciences.
Students majoring in biochemistry are prepared for a range of careers—from scientific medicine to agriculture, nutrition and the food industry, environmental sciences and the emerging area of biotechnology. Biochemistry majors will have the opportunity for laboratory experience using modern instruments and individualized research.
Information: (845) 398-4000. 84
Manhattan College Students Giving Tax Help
With tax season in full swing, students in Manhattan College’s School of Business are teaming up with the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to provide free tax preparation services to qualified Bronx residents. The service is offered at the Refuge House in the Bronx, 2715 Bainbridge Ave., the Bronx, thanks to a partnership with University Neighborhood Housing Program (UNHP), Fordham Bedford Community Services and Ariva Inc.
The VITA program offers assistance with electronic filing nationally to qualified families with an income of $56,000 and under, and individuals with a gross income below $26,000. All volunteers complete an IRS certification program.
Free income tax preparation will be available on Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Wednesday, April 9, 1-6 p.m., and for the remainder of tax season at the Refuge House by appointment. Information: (718) 933-2539.
Analytics Institute Opens at Iona College
Iona College in New Rochelle has established an analytics institute within the Hagan School of Business under the direction of Dean Vincent Calluzzo, who said it would
“provide area businesses and organizations with reliable, independent data verification and decision modeling.”
The institute’s first major program initiative is the Center for Health Care Analytics. In the future, the Iona College Analytics Institute will branch out into areas like data security analytics, risk management analytics, financial analytics, and e-business analytics.
