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Volume 1 / Issue 6 / 12.14.06
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Look for the next issue of e-News from AU in February
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Coaching a New Generation of Business Leaders
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Catch Panther Home Games in Live Webcasts
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Adelphi University Magazine Wants Your Input
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Gerald F. Mahoney '65: An Empire Built From Envelopes |
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Wishing You a Joyous Holiday Season from Adelphi University
Dear Friends,
Adelphi has thrived over the past year, thanks to the tremendous contributions and accomplishments of our alumni, students, faculty, parents, and friends. My warmest wishes to you and your loved ones for a happy and healthy holiday season and a peaceful and prosperous new year. May you and Adelphi enjoy even greater success in 2007.
Sincerely,
Robert A. Scott
President
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We're pleased to send you Adelphi University's Holiday Card,
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Physics Department Launches M.S. in Physics with a Concentration in Optics
Next fall, the Department of Physics will offer a new Master of Science degree in physics with a concentration in optics. The program is designed for students with baccalaureate degrees in science, engineering, or related disciplines who are interested in pursuing careers in the rapidly expanding field of optical physics.
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Adelphi Re-launches M.B.A. in Health Services Administration
Adelphi University has re-launched its M.B.A. in health services administration, an interdisciplinary program from the School of Business and School of Nursing, which prepares students for administrative leadership positions in a range of health care and medical organizations.
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NSF Awards Adelphi Associate Professor Stephen Bloch Nearly $500,000
The National Science Foundation awarded Associate Professor Stephen Bloch $499,688 in grant funding over four years to teach summer workshops to college faculty on “TeachScheme, ReachJava!," a breakthrough approach to teaching introductory computer programming that emphasizes broad problem-solving skills.
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Save the date for the Seventh Annual President's Gala, Saturday, March 24, 2007, honoring Frank Bivona '77; Dorothy Herman; Adele Klapper '92, M.A. '99; and John Phelan, Jr. '70, '87 (Hon.).
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Coaching a New Generation of Business Leaders
Last month, 30 business students gained career tips and guidance from Adelphi alumni at Bear, Stearns & Co., Merrill Lynch, and Parkmont Capital as part of Adelphi's first C•O•A•C•H (Count on Alumni for Career Help) event, "Careers in Finance." The C•O•A•C•H Program pairs Adelphi students with alumni employed in their chosen field, who offer them insight into their respective industries, career advice, and mentorship.
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Did You Know?
Alumni participation in the Adelphi University Annual Fund has grown by nearly 620 percent since 1997. In terms of alumni giving percentages, however, Adelphi still lags behind many of its peers.
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What are these little guys doing on campus?
At least they're equipped to handle the harsh Long Island winter ahead, with their snug and stylish hats. Prizes will be awarded to the first 10 people to identify correctly what brings our little friends to campus. Send responses to mysteryphotos@adelphi.edu.
Mystery Solved: Three cheers for all who guessed that the athletes pictured in last month's e-News from AU mystery photo were ecstatic about the new recreation and sports complex now under construction. View more images and live Webcam updates of Adelphi's historic campus enhancement project.
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A Star is Born?
Don't miss President Scott in his star turn as undertaker Joe Stoddard in Our Town, Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning play about small town life in New England, from February 13-18, 2007 at the Herricks Community Center.
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Support the Panthers! All home conference games for the 2006-2007 season will be Webcast at www.aupanthers.com.
View the full schedule of men's and women's basketball games.
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Adelphi Pays Tribute to Alumni and Athletes During Black History Month
Save the Date! The Fifth Annual Black History Month Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, February 24, 2007 in the Ruth S. Harley University Center and features keynote speaker Adelphi Trustee Gerry House. Check out the photo gallery from last year's event.
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Former Panthers Pounce on Garden City Campus
Mark your calendars! Adelphi Basketball Alumni Day is set for Saturday, February 24, 2007. The alumni games will take place at 1:00 PM for the women and 3:00 PM for the men. The intercollegiate basketball doubleheader vs. Molloy College tips off at 5:30 PM.
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Calling All Panther Club Members
All Panther Club members and coaches are encouraged to attend the next meeting of the Adelphi University Panther Club on Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. Learn more about the Panther Club and how you can support Adelphi Athletics.
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Read All About It!
The latest issue of Adelphi University Magazine has arrived! Now, we want to hear from you. What sections do you enjoy? What can be improved? Let us know in our short reader survey, available online and in the new issue.
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We Hope You'll Join Us Next Time
Browse photos from recent alumni events, including the School of Social Work alumni receptions, the Long Island and New York City Benefactors Receptions, the Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights, and the Hispanic Heritage Celebration.
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Save the Date
Celebrate the season with Adelphi at alumni events, including the Old Bethpage Restoration Candlelight Holiday Tour on Wednesday, December 27, 2006 and the Coffee House Social on Friday, January 19, 2007.
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On The Road Again
Our bags are packed and we're heading to Florida! Representatives from the Office of Alumni Relations will be coming to Florida during the last week of February to meet with our Floridian alumni and to keep you posted on what is happening at AU.
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Alumni Profile: An Empire Built From Envelopes
Gerald F. Mahoney '65, former chairman and CEO of Mail-Well, Inc., oversaw the expansion of a small New Jersey envelope company into a worldwide leader in commercial printing, envelope manufacturing, and direct mail.
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Being an Adelphi Alum Has Its Perks
Permanent Email Address...Alumni Leisure Passport...Insurance Discounts...Legacy Scholarships...these are only some of the benefits you are eligible for as an Adelphi alum. Find out more.
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Have You Joined the Adelphi Alumni Online Community Yet?
Share news, connect with old friends, and make new ones via Adelphi's online alumni community. Registration is easy. Alumni can use the identification number below to log on and stay in touch.
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