Nicholas Devine recieves FDU's Volunteer of the Year Award

2015 Oct 27

During this year's Homecoming weekend, Fairleigh Dickinson University honored Nicholas Devine with the Volunteer of the Year Award.

The award is presented by the Alumni Association to an alumnus/alumna who has made significant contributions to one or more of the following areas at FDU: admissions, career development, chapters, academic programs, student life, chapters, fundraising for athletics.

Devine graduated from FDU with a B.S. in marketing in 2004. During his studies, he was a member of the Student Government Association and the Student Activities Programming Committee, worked as a tour guide and orientation leader, and served as vice president of his fraternity, Zeta Beta Tau.

Devine was recognized with the Volunteer of the Year Award for his dedication to FDU's Young Alumni Association, serving as the events coordinator. Devine has volunteered for, and represented, the University at various functions and events, including the FDU Young Professionals meetings. He was recently honored by the Silberman College of Business as one of the top "50 under 50" alumni business leaders.

Devine is an entrepreneur -- he owns and operates DJ Devine Entertainment and Photo Booths, offering disc jockey and photo booth servicing for parties, corporate events, and the like. In the past, Devine was a franchisee of Avis Rent a Car, and worked in business acquisitions and mergers for Cellular Plus. He has participated in volunteer efforts for numerous charities, including those benefitting the American Cancer Society, U.S. Marine Corps and Army, Lymphoma Leukemia Society, American Hart Association, Toys for Tots, and Easter Seals of N.J.

The award ceremony was held at FDU's Florham Campus on Saturday, October 17th, 2015, in conjunction with the University's Annual Homecoming/Family Weekend.

Devoted to the preparation of world citizens through global education, Fairleigh Dickinson University is New Jersey's largest private university and features more than 100 liberal arts and professional degree programs, two international campuses, dozens of partnerships with internationally renowned institutions and special programs and status within the United Nations. For more information, go to www.fdu.edu.