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Adelphi University Eighth Annual President’s Gala Supports Student Scholarships
Garden City, NY
June 16, 2008
Adelphi University’s eighth annual President’s Gala on April 5, 2008 raised $425,000 for student scholarships as more than 425 alumni and friends dined and danced their way into the evening at The Garden City Hotel. The sold-out black-tie event honored three leaders for their commitment to the community and the University. S. Al Creft, senior vice president of Global Relations for Estee Lauder, was honored as 2008 Outstanding Long Island Executive; Noreen Harrington '81, of MD Sass, was named 2008 Outstanding Alumna; and Thomas J. Donohue MBA '65, president and CEO of the United States Chamber of Commerce, was honored with the 2008 Outstanding Service to Adelphi award.
This year’s President’s Gala sponsors included Damon G. Douglas Company, Allstate Insurance Company, National Grid, United States Chamber of Commerce, and Estee Lauder, among others.
To receive information on or to make a reservation for next year’s Gala on March 28, 2009, please contact Jaime Farrell, assistant director of annual giving, at (516) 877-4689 or farrell@adelphi.edu.
Click here to view photos from the Eighth Annual President's Gala
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, Adult Undergraduate Program in University College, and the Schools of Business, Education, 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 8,200 students from 41 states and 63 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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