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Volume 1 / Issue 3 / Sept. 14, 2006
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The Class of 2010 Moves In
The Garden City campus was abuzz on Thursday, August 24 as over 350 freshmen moved into their residence halls. Adelphi faculty and administrators, including President Scott, were on hand to help. More than 820 new students are enrolled for fall 2006.
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Adelphi Welcomes New Faculty and Administrators
Students weren't the only new faces on campus this fall. Nearly forty new faculty members have been appointed for fall 2006. They are joined by three new administrators: Shawn O'Riley, University College executive director; Richard Rotanz, the University's first special advisor to the provost for emergency management programs; and Michael Stepniak, associate dean of performing arts.
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Professor Alan Schoenfeld Awarded over $200,000 for Cancer Research
The National Institutes for Health awarded Assistant Professor Alan Schoenfeld $208,410 over three years to study von Hipple-Lindau disease and how it relates to kidney cancer.
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New Parking Grove Opens
Right on schedule, Adelphi completed the first phase of its campus enhancement project, opening a new parking grove between Woodruff Hall and the University Center, in time for the start of fall classes. Building continues on a new recreation and sports center and a new performing arts center.
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Adelphi Sets Fundraising Mark
Thanks to the generosity of thousands of Adelphi alumni, employees, parents, students, and friends, Adelphi closed its 2005-2006 fiscal year with record contributions totaling over $9.4 million. Deep thanks to all who supported Adelphi over the past year.
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Recent Gifts Fund Scholarships and Outreach
With two generous gifts, Adelphi established the Thomas and Richard Lovely Scholarship for Garden City High School graduates and the Kathryn T. Riley Scholarship benefitting Long Island Catholic school teachers. A gift of $35,000 from Bethpage Federal Credit Union will support a new nonprofit leadership center.
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Thomas J. Donohue M.B.A. '65, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, discusses "Challenges for the Ethical Business" sponsored by the Hagedorn Lectureship on Corporate Social Responsibility at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 15.
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James Bradley, the son of Iwo Jima flag raiser John Bradley, discusses his best-selling Flags of Our Fathers at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, September 20. Tickets required.
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The first Ammon Symposium features New York State Education Commissioner Richard P. Mills, Ruth S. Ammon School of Education Dean Ronald S. Feingold, Carol A. Ammon M.B.A. '79, New York State Teacher of the Year Marguerite Izzo M.S. '84, and other expert panelists for a discussion of "The Future of Schools, Schooling, and Community Partnerships" at 4:00 PM on Monday, October 16.
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All events are free and open to the public. Where specified, free tickets will be distributed in advance. Event details and a full calendar
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Ficke Golf Classic a Success
A successful second annual Janet L. Ficke '59 Golf Classic raised funds for Adelphi women's athletics. The outing, held at Harbor Links Golf Course, attracted 80 golfers and 115 dinner guests.
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Swimmers Get High Marks for High GPAs
The swim team was honored with an Academic All-American Team award from the College Swimming Coaches Association of America for a "superior" team grade point average of 3.43.
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Five Coaches Start this Fall
Adelphi appointed five new coaches for fall 2006, including: Adam Siepiola, head coach of the men's and women's cross-country and track and field programs; Scott Allen, head golf coach; Dr. Robert Cincotta, women's bowling team coach; Jason Akbar, head men and women's tennis coach; and Chriss Mazzarella, head volleyball coach.
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Coach Whalen Named ECC Associate Commissioner for Operations
Kate Whalen, who has served as assistant athletic director and softball coach at Adelphi University for the past 13 years, was named associate commissioner for operations of the East Coast Conference. Adelphi is grateful for Coach Whalen's leadership and years of service and wishes her well in her new role.
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Come Home for Homecoming 2006
Don't miss Homecoming Weekend 2006 on Saturday, September 30, a campus-wide celebration, paying special tribute to 25 years of women's soccer and featuring milestone celebrations for the Classes of 1981, 1976, 1971, 1966, and 1961.
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Yankee Stadium Tour a Home Run
A sell-out crowd of Adelphi alumni and friends joined us on July 22 for a behind-the-scenes tour of Yankee Stadium.
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Alumni Spotlight: Suited for Success
Roberta Kotkin '74, M.B.A. '81, COO and general counsel of the New York Bankers Association, has found the perfect job and a satisfying balance between career and family.
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Mark Your Calendar
Join us for events on campus and in your community, including the Capitol Hill Reception on Tuesday, September 19 and the Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Saturday, November 18.
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Join AU Alumni Online
Re-connect with old friends, post news about your accomplishments, or update your contact information by becoming a member of Adelphi's online alumni community.
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