Adelphi University presents its Women in History Celebration on March 14 and March 21, 2007
Garden City, NY
February 26, 2007
Adelphi University’s Office of Alumni Relations will host a panel discussion with successful Adelphi alumnae on Wednesday, March 14 and March 21, 2007 at the Garden City Casino, 51 Cathedral Avenue, Garden City, NY, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The event will celebrate the contributions and achievements of Adelphi alumnae in diverse professional fields.
Panelists will discuss their respective career paths, the challenges they faced, and the role Adelphi played in helping them achieve their professional goals. Panelists will also offer career advice and industry information. A question and answer session will follow the presentations, and attendees will have an opportunity to network. Community members are invited to join Adelphi alumni, faculty, staff, and students. Light refreshments will be served. The event is free and open to the public; however, reservations are required.
Panelist include:
March 14, 2007
Panel of Adelphi’s top alumnae in the fields of nursing, education, art, and marketing.
Marianne C. Bee ’78
Geriatric Care Manager
Bee Well Elder Care Services
Yvonne Graham ’76
Principal, P.S. 298, Brooklyn, NY
Joan B. Greenfield ’78, M.A. ’81
Artist, Painter
Tara M. Howard ’84
Director of Nursing, Jewish Board of Family and Children Services
Marguerite D. Izzo M.A. ’84
Teacher, Malverne School District
Adjunct Faculty Member, Adelphi University Ruth S. Ammon School of Education
2007 New York State Teacher of the Year
Rita A. Little ’72
Vice President for Marketing, Bed Bath & Beyond
March 21, 2007
Panel of Adelphi’s top alumnae in the fields of politics, social work, education, law enforcement, judicial system, and the non profit sector.
Dilcia Granville M.S.W. ’98
Public Affairs Specialist, Food and Drug Administration
Deputy Chief Lorraine A. Hannon ’90
Deputy Chief, Internal Affairs Unit, Nassau County Police Department
G. Lynn Needelman ’93
Executive Director, Long Island Cares, Inc., The Harry Chapin Food Bank
Hon. Cynthia M. Rufe ’70
United States District Judge, Eastern District of PA
Susan M. Tendy ’70
Director of Assessment, Department of Physical Education, United States Military Academy
To R.S.V.P for these events, contact Mary Ann Mearini '05, senior associate director of alumni relations, at 516.877.3265 or email mearini@adelphi.edu.
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.
Media Contact
For additional information, please contact:
Kali Chan
Media Relations Director
p - 516.877.4040
f - 516.877.3266
e - chan@adelphi.edu
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