New York State Senator Michael A.L. Balboni '81 (center) presents the $5 million check for the construction of the new performing arts center to Adelphi President Robert A. Scott and Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Marcia G. Welsh.
-Photo by Brian Ballweg
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Adelphi University Announces Largest New York State Grant in its 110-Year History For a State-of-the-Art Performing Arts Center
Garden City, NY
November 2, 2006
Adelphi University has received a $5 million New York State grant for the construction of its state-of-the-art performing arts center, which will allow Adelphi to become a cultural arts anchor and a vital resource for the Long Island region. The grant, announced by Adelphi President Robert A. Scott on November 1 on the Garden City campus, was made possible through the leadership of New York State Senator Michael A.L. Balboni '81 and his fellow senators from Nassau County.
"Adelphi University is grateful to Senator Balboni and his colleagues for their time and support of Adelphi's service to the region through our academic, cultural, research, and outreach programs," said Adelphi President Robert A. Scott. "By fostering a greater sense of community, the new performing arts center will reinforce Adelphi's role as the 'engaged' university. The grant launches a new era in Adelphi's deep commitment to excellence in the performing arts, which includes preparing future generations of artists."
New York State Senator Michael A.L. Balboni '81 (center) presents the $5 million check for the construction of the new performing arts center to Adelphi President Robert A. Scott and Provost, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Marcia G. Welsh, campus leaders, and students.
- Photo by Brian Ballweg
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Senator Michael A.L. Balboni (R-East Williston) said, "This funding will go a long way toward enhancing the University's already fine performing arts programs and will be music to the ears of area high school musicians and regional music groups who will also be able to utilize this state-of-the art new facility."
The grant will fund a significant portion of the construction for a new 53,000 square-foot performing arts center, which includes an upgrade and expansion of Adelphi's 31-year-old Olmsted Theatre as well as a 500-seat music auditorium and dance performance space. The new center will also offer needed rehearsal and classroom space for highly regarded programs in theatre, dance, and music and will serve as a new cultural arts venue to be enjoyed by members of the Adelphi community as well as area residents.
Currently under construction and due to open in 2008, the performing arts center will enable Adelphi to host the most sought-after artists and world-class performers as well as performances by regional middle and high school students and Adelphi students. Up to this point, Adelphi's performing arts facilities have been limited in capacity and accessibility. The new facility will be entirely ADA compliant, ensuring full access for individuals with disabilities.
Construction of Adelphi's new $30.3 million performing arts center will contribute more than $62 million to the output of goods and services on Long Island. The new performing arts center will also create an estimated 478 new jobs and increase earnings by nearly $20 million on Long Island, according to regional economists.
The performing arts center is part of Adelphi's $113 million campus enhancement project now underway. By investing in its facilities, Adelphi can create an even more welcoming campus and remain a top choice for students in the region, ensuring that students can pursue their artistic passions and receive the preparation they need to succeed.
About Adelphi University: Adelphi University, chartered in 1896, was the first institution of higher education for the liberal arts and sciences on Long Island. Through its schools and programs—The College of Arts and Sciences, the Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, the Honors College, the Ruth S. Ammon School of Education, University College, and the Schools of Business, Nursing, and Social Work—the co-educational university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as professional and educational programs for adults. Adelphi University currently enrolls more than 8,300 students from 40 states and 50 foreign countries. With its main campus in Garden City and centers in Manhattan, Hauppauge, and Poughkeepsie, the University maintains a commitment to liberal studies in tandem with rigorous professional preparation and active citizenship.
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