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        About Us

        The Wagner College Guild celebrated its 104th anniversary in 2022. The Guild is Wagner’s oldest organization and was formed by faculty wives to help provide support for the divinity students who were away from home pursuing their education. The Guild members provided transportation, sewed buttons, and invited students back to their homes for a home-cooked meal and a respite from their studies. Today, the Guild’s mission remains in many ways the same as it was over 100 years ago, with its members committed to assisting students in need. This includes The Lila T. Barbes ’40 Wagner College Guild Scholarship which is awarded to two students each year. As well as supporting the Make a Difference Fund, which provides immediate emergency financial assistance to students in need so that they may continue their education without interruption.

        Join Us

        The Guild hosts four luncheons each academic year – in October, December, April and June – as well as special members only events. Our luncheons feature a guest speaker, a delicious meal and are designed to inform, entertain and encourage fellowship. All proceeds from the luncheons benefit the Make a Difference Fund. We welcome you to become a member and ensure that the Guild remains active and strong for the next 100 years. The 2022-2023 Annual Membership fee is $35 and is effective from September 1, 2022 – August 31, 2023. For more information, please contact Karen Kennedy at karen.kennedy@wagner.edu or 718-420-4530 or click here to become a member!

        In the News

        Most recently, the Guild held a Summer Luncheon on June 8, 2022 that was featured in the Staten Island Advance. Check out the article here: https://www.silive.com/dining/2022/06/for-the-lunching-crowd-a-dining-gem-with-a-view-the-dish.html

        • Honorary President
          Mary Araimo

          President
          Aletta Kipp Diamond ’65 H’15

          First Vice President
          Michael Muccino ’73

          Second Vice President
          Charles Gysel ’80

          Recording Secretary
          Lisa Grupico

          Members At-Large:

          Linda Barbes Stein ’69 M’73

          John J. Cronin, Jr. ’74

          Marilyn De Sario

          Roberta Farrell DiVuolo ’85 M’89

          Ann Taranto Giordano ’69 M’70

          Brigitte Hermann ’94

          Claire Regan ’80

          Kim Spiro

        • The Wagner College Guild celebrated its 104th anniversary in 2022! The Guild is Wagner’s oldest organization and was formed by faculty wives to help provide support for the divinity students who were away from home pursuing their education. The Guild members provided transportation, sewed buttons and invited students back to their homes for a home cooked meal and a respite from their studies. Today, the Guild’s mission remains in many ways the same as it was over 100 years ago, with its members committed to assisting students in need. This includes the Lila T. Barbes ’40 Wagner College Guild Endowed Scholarship which is awarded to two students each year. As well as supporting the Make a Difference Fund, which provides immediate emergency financial assistance to students in need so that they may continue their education without interruption.

          We are planning exciting programs for 2022-2023! Our luncheons are designed to inform, entertain and encourage fellowship. But most importantly, the Guild will continue its efforts to support Wagner College students. We welcome you to become a member and ensure that the Guild remains active and strong for the next 100+ years. The 2022-2023 Annual Membership dues fee is $35 and is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023.

          Membership benefits include:

          • Invitations to our virtual get-togethers and luncheons;
          • Invitations to a special “members only” summer event;
          • Voting for the Guild Officers at the annual general membership meeting;
          • Information about the current events of Wagner College from college administration;
          • The Guild quarterly newsletter.

          Click here to become a member!

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          June 2020 – In Memory of Eva Lazar Gabriel ’49

        • Next Event:

          Please join us for the Guild’s Fall Luncheon!

          It is our great pleasure to invite you to the Wagner College Guild Fall Luncheon! The event will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. in the Faculty Dining Room of the Union Building at Wagner College. During the event, we will also welcome new Provost, Dr. Tarshia Stanley, who will share an overview of the fall 2022 academic semester, and her future vision to successfully educate the next generation of future leaders at Wagner. Please bring a friend to enjoy a delicious lunch and good company! In keeping with Guild tradition, we will have raffles too! We are also inviting those who are out of town to join the festivities via Zoom. We hope to see you at the event!

           

          Register Here!

           

          *Please note, proof of Covid vaccination is required to dine in the Faculty Dining Room.

        • The Lila T. Barbes ‘40 Wagner College Guild Scholarship is awarded to two students each year. It is named in loving memory of the Guild’s longtime president, Lila T. Barbes ’40, who was an invaluable member of the Wagner community for more than 70 years. Lila and her husband John “Bunny” ’39, who was Wagner’s onetime Alumni Director, ensured that the Guild remained active, vibrant, and focused on its mission to help students in need. Their dedication and commitment to Wagner College and the Guild motivate us to continue to do our good work.  

          Scholarship Recipients:

          2021-22:

          Amna Amjad

          Kirby Sclafani

          2020-21:

          Amna Amjad

          Kirby Sclafani

          2019-20:

          Amna Amjad

          Fiona Sweeney

          Guild crest designed by John “Bunny” Barbes ’39

        To learn more about the Guild or to become a member, please contact David J. Martin, Director of College Relations, at 718-420-4341 or via e-mail at dmartin@wagner.edu.

         
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