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Welcome to e-News From AU I am delighted to share with you the first issue of e-News from AU. We know that staying in touch with Adelphi is important to you, and, with this monthly newsletter, produced by the Office of Public Affairs in partnership with the Offices of Alumni Relations and Advancement, we can keep you updated on major campus news and the achievements of faculty, students, and alumni in a timely and coordinated manner. Our goal is to best serve your needs, and we welcome your feedback on this and other publications. If you have any questions or thoughts to share, please contact Lori Duggan Gold, executive director of external relations, at duggangold@adelphi.edu. I look forward to seeing you on campus and off and hearing your news. Thank you. Robert A. Scott President |
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Women's Lacrosse Captures NCAA Title Adelphi women's lacrosse captured the NCAA Division II championship, for the second time in two years, with a 16-8 win over West Chester University. |
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Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton Gives Commencement Address Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton addressed over 2,600 Adelphi graduates at Commencement 2006, encouraging them to overcome their inhibitions and "dare to compete." Senator Clinton was awarded an honorary doctorate as were Brian D. McAuley '61, co-founder of Nextel Communications, Inc., and Lilo Leeds, co-founder of the Institute for Student Achievement. View Commencement and Commencement Photo Gallery |
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$8.5 Million Gift Sets Adelphi Record School of Education Named for Ruth S. Ammon '42 Adelphi Trustee Carol A. Ammon M.B.A. '79, founder and chairman of Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc., made history at Adelphi with an $8.5 million gift to the University—the largest in Adelphi's 110-year history. In recognition of Ms. Ammon's generosity, Adelphi has named the School of Education the Adelphi University Ruth S. Ammon School of Education in honor of Carol Ammon's mother, an alumna of the class of 1942. |
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Breaking Ground for New Buildings On Monday, June 12, Adelphi celebrated the groundbreaking for its largest campus enhancement project since 1929. The project, to be completed in 2009, will bring a new multiple-building instructional, performing arts, and recreation complex to the eastern side of the Garden City campus, as well as other additions and improvements. More on the campus enhancement project |
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Professor Zodikoff Wins Hartford Grant to Study Aging on Long Island An aging population is creating new social and health care needs across Long Island and the nation. School of Social Work Professor Bradley Zodikoff is one of twelve faculty members nationwide to receive a prestigious two-year, $100,000 grant from the Hartford Faculty Scholars Program to further his research on the mental health needs of older adults and barriers to care. |
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Derner Welcomes New Dean This month, Dr. Jean Lau Chin begins her role as dean of the Derner Institute for Advanced Psychological Studies. A licensed psychologist with more than 30 years of experience in the field, she was previously dean and professor of the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University. |
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Softball Finished Banner Season The softball team made it's third NCAA Divison II Regional appearance and finished the season with a 33-17 record, making it the sixth time in 12 years that the team had 3 or more wins. |
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Wes Green '06 Named Div II Lacrosse Player of the Year Lacrosse player Wes Green '06 made Adelphi history with records for most single season goals scored (62) and most Division II career goals (149). Successful in the classroom and on the field, he has won the Division II Player of the Year award from the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association, among other accolades. |
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Shannon McEntee '06 Named Nassau County Athlete of the Year Women's soccer player Shannon McEntee '06 was honored as the Conde Nast Female Athlete of the Year by the Nassau County Sports Commission. |
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Seven Inducted into Hall of Fame The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics inducted seven Adelphi athletes into the Hall of Fame at its 36th annual Hall of Fame dinner. |
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Don't Miss: Janet L. Ficke Golf Classic on July 24, 2006 |
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Golden Reunion with a Twist Adelphi welcomed back members of the Class of 1956 as well as their friends and families for a special reunion. The returning graduates took part in the Commencement 2006 festivities, were honored at a special lunch, and toured a much-changed campus. One alumnus said, "I can't wait for my 55th Reunion to come back again!" Class of 1957, you're next! View Reunion Photo Gallery |
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Homecoming 2006, Saturday, September 30 Join us for Homecoming 2006, a campus-wide celebration, Saturday, September 30, 2006. Special events planned to celebrate 25 years of women's soccer and the 25th reunion of the Class of 1981. |
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Alumni Profile: A Yankee Goes South Real estate developer Gregory Finnican '72 is a long way from his days as a New York City taxi driver. |
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Upcoming Events Alumni and friends events are planned on campus and in your community. |
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Join AU Alumni Online Adelphi is pleased to offer a new online community for alumni. |
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