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Volume 1 / Issue 8 / 3.8.07
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Adelphi Builds Bridges for New Teachers |
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Congressman John Lewis to Speak at Commencement |
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2007 Athletic Hall of Famers Announced |
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Learn from the Pros: Life Beyond the Game |
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Send off Stiles Field in Style
Join alumni, students, faculty, and staff for a fond farewell to the current Stiles Athletic Field on Saturday, May 12, 2007, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. A picnic and celebration are planned to bid adieu to the natural turf of Adelphi's athletic field, which will be replaced with an all-weather surface to allow for year-round use as part of Adelphi's campus enhancement project. The new outdoor stadium will feature lights and underground parking.
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AU Student Lauded for New Logo
The Long Island Contractors' Association, Inc. (LICA) has a new logo thanks to Alison Stevens '07, whose design was selected from among those presented by other Long Island graphic design majors in a recent competition. The top seven designs were created by Adelphi students. Ms. Stevens won a $1,000 scholarship, and Adelphi's graphic design program was awarded $500.
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Read All About It: Adelphi in the News for Building Bridges Program
Adelphi is one of a select number of universities helping the New York City Department of Education build bridges for career changers interested in teaching math, science, and English as a second language, where demand for qualified teachers outstrips supply. Long Island Business News covered Adelphi's Building Bridges Program and some area residents are taking advantage of the opportunity for a free re-education.
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New Performing Arts Web Site Takes Center Stage
A new Web site for Adelphi's dance, music, and theatre programs launched last month to rave reviews. The programs come to life with new photos and a dynamic design. News about upcoming performances, faculty and student accolades, and department developments is a click away.
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A Few Words from Congressman John Lewis for Class of 2007
Adelphi Class of 2007 graduates and their guests will hear what's on the mind of featured speaker and honorary degree recipient Congressman John Lewis at Adelphi's 111th Commencement on Monday, May 21, 2007. Honorary degrees will also be awarded to William and Judith Borten '57, Donna Orender, and Cecil Watkins '75, M.A. '86. The Class of '57 will celebrate its 50th reunion, as more than 2,400 members of the Class of '07 receive their degrees.
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Honors College Dean Richard Garner found this winsome banner on eBay. Do you have Adelphi memorabilia in your attic or basement? Have you found, or sold, Adelphi items on eBay? What is the oddest thing you have come across? Let us know. You can find a trove of Adelphi memorabilia in the Adelphi Archives.
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Congratulations to the 68 percent of respondents who correctly identified 1947 as the year the Panthers athletics team logo was first used at a game.
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Popular mystery writer Walter Mosley will give a talk, "Bearing Witness," on Monday, April 16, 2007 at 7:30 PM in the Ruth S. Harley University Center.
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Upcoming must-hear music events include: a concert of faculty performers and composers, "Adelphi New Music Three: A Tribute to Gyîrgy Ligeti," on Monday, March 12, 2007 at 7:30 PM; and an Adelphi University Symphony Orchestra concert on Friday, March 23, 2007 at 8:00 PM. Both take place in the Ruth S. Harley University Center Ballroom. |
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French Ambassador HE Jean-David Levitte will present "France: Perspectives on International Relations," on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at 11:00 AM in the Ruth S. Harley University Center. The lecture is sponsored by the Adelphi International Initiatives Committee.
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Eight Named to Hall of Fame
Congratulations to the eight 2007 Athletics Hall of Fame inductees: Thomas Aiello '93, the late Albert Angelone '60, Nicholas Clark '99, Thomas Liotti '70, former swim coach Bill Irwin, William Phillips '78, Kelly Rohan '90, and Susan Tarzian '82. They will be feted at the 37th annual Hall of Fame dinner on Thursday, April 19, 2007.
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Brian Rath '07 Wins National Top Student Honors
Former baseball team captain Brian Rath '07 was selected as the national physical education major of the year by the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
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Matt Dispensa '08 Named 2006 ECC Cross Country Scholar-Athlete
Matt Dispensa '08 was named the 2006 East Coast Conference (ECC) Men's Cross Country Scholar-Athlete, as voted by the league's coaches. He maintains a 3.52 grade point average and finished third as an individual at the 2006 ECC Cross Country Championship.
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Panthers Are Reading CHAMPS for Children
Adelphi student-athletes participating in the CHAMPS (Challenging Athletes' Minds for Personal Success)/Life Skills program traveled to Old Mill Elementary School in February to read to children as part of the PTA-sponsored "Parents as Reading Partners" Program.
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Save the Date
Toast Adelphi's performing arts successes with Michael Stepniak, the new associate dean for performing arts, at a cocktail reception on Thursday, March 22, 2007. A reception on Friday, March 30, 2007 celebrates Adelphi athletes of the 1950s and 1960s.
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Life Beyond Pro Sports: Count on Athletes for Career Help
Hear from former professional athletes about their careers beyond pro sports at a COACH panel discussion, April 12, 2007 at the Garden City Casino. Panelists include former Yankees pitching coach and current Adelphi baseball coach Dom Scala, former hockey player Clark Gillies, former pro football player Jim McKinstry, and former pro basketball player Bill Schaefer.
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Calling all Class of '57 Members
Join your classmates for a spirited 50th reunion celebration during Commencement weekend. Planned events include a welcome dinner on Sunday, May 20, 2007, followed by the Commencement ceremony, Class of '57 luncheon, and campus tour on Monday, May 21, 2007.
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Alumna Profile: Shattering the Glass Ceiling
"You have to be willing to work smart, work hard, and do what others won’t," says Eileen McDonnell M.B.A. '87, who rose through the ranks of the insurance industry to become the first woman to lead New England Financial. She was recently named the State Farm Chair in Women and Financial Services at The American College.
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Where Are They Now? . . . Log On to the Online Community to Find Out
Keep up with news about alumni like Chris Armas, longtime captain of the Chicago Fire pro soccer team, and Carlyshia Hurdle '06, who is leaving the warmth of Portugal for hotter professional basketball in Romania, by logging onto Adelphi's online alumni community. Share news, connect with old friends, and make new ones. Registration is easy. Alumni can use the identification number below to log on and stay in touch.
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