Press Releases from Adelphi University (204 total)
Adelphi’s Hudson Valley Center to Launch New State-of-The-Art Center and Progr …
GARDEN CITY, NY, November 2011—Adelphi University is pleased to announce the new location of its Hudson Valley Center at the St. Francis Hospital Medical Arts Pavilion, 241 North Road, Poughkeepsie, NY. This new location offers state-of-the-art facilities including technology-enhanced classrooms, a full service library with an extensive collection in the health and human services area, computer labs, and a full range of student services. The site’s official opening is planned…
Adelphi University Freshman and National Poetry Slam Champion Publishes First Bo …
GARDEN CITY, NY, November 2011—Adelphi University is proud to announce the release of student Justin Long-Moton’s ’15 first book of poems entitled "Manual." Justin, 18 from Co-op City Bronx, NY, performed his first official reading on Saturday, November 5, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. at the Great Hall at Cooper Union located in The Foundation Building on 7 East 7th Street (between Third and Fourth Avenues) New York, NY. His…
Dr. Florence Myers Elected as Fellow of the American Speech-Language Hearing Ass …
Adelphi University is proud to announce that Dr. Florence Myers has been elected as a Fellow of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). This year, only 25 individuals were chosen for this distinction out of the organization’s 145,000 members. The official Awards Ceremony will be held at ASHA’s annual convention on November 17 to 19, 2011, in San Diego, California.
Dr. Myers was nominated for this award by three colleagues…
Roger Payne and Lisa Harrow Present “SeaChange: Reversing the Tide” at Adelp …
As part of the Jerry March Memorial Lecture and the Joseph J. Napolitano Memorial Lecture series, scientist Roger Payne and actress Lisa Harrow will present “SeaChange: Reversing the Tide” on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center Concert Hall, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. Payne and Harrow use science and poetry to argue that the human species is an integral part of…
Jacques P. Barber, Ph.D. to Speak on Integrating Psychotherapy Research with Cli …
GARDEN CITY, NY, October 2011—Adelphi University is proud to present Jacques P. Barber., Ph.D., who will deliver “Integrating Psychotherapy Research and Clinical Practice: A Personal Journey” on Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom in the Ruth S. Harley University Center, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. Dr. Barber will present his work in evaluating the efficacy of dynamic therapy and discuss how different…
Adelphi is the First University in New York State Designated as a Site for Natio …
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day to take place on Saturday, October 29, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., for people to properly dispose of unwanted and unused prescription drugs; no questions asked. Adelphi University has been selected to be one of the official drug take-back sites. Adelphi is the first college or university in New York State to receive this designation. A…
American Express CEO to Discuss “Corporate Social Responsibility” on October …
Kenneth Chenault, CEO of American Express Company, will deliver the Hagedorn Lecture on Corporate Social Responsibility at Adelphi University Monday, October 24, at 12:00 p.m. This free event will be held in the Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom in the Ruth S. Harley University Center, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY.
Mr. Chenault, a 30-year veteran of American Express, assumed his current role in 2001. Under his leadership, the company…
Ambassador Dr. Palitha T.B. Kohona Presents “The World from the Perspective of …
Former Secretary to Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the current Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Dr. Palitha T.B. Kohona, will share his expertise and unique perspectives on world events and issues as part of the International Initiatives Committee’s Ambassador Series on Tuesday, October 11, 2011, at 10:45 a.m. in the Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom in the Ruth S. Harley University Center, 1 South Avenue,…
Leading Teacher and Best-selling Author Jane M. Healy to Deliver “Influence of …
Leading teacher, educational psychologist, and author, Jane M. Healy, Ph.D., will focus her lecture on “The Influence of Technology on Education,” on Monday, September 26, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. in the Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom in the Ruth S. Harley University Center, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. The lecture, the second in a series on “Technology’s Impact: How it Shapes Our Lives,” is cosponsored by the Adelphi University Faculty…
Rebecca Skloot to Speak on her Bestseller, "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks …
GARDEN CITY, NY, September 2011—Adelphi University Ruth S. Ammon School of Education’s Robert and Augusta P. Finkelstein Memorial Lecture and College of Arts and Sciences’ John Hope Franklin Distinguished Lecture are pleased to present award-winning science writer Rebecca Skloot, author of the bestselling book, "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," on Monday, October 17, 2011, at 5:30 p.m. in the Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom in the Ruth S. Harley University…
Top Daoist Scholar Livia Kohn to Speak at Adelphi University on September 19
Adelphi University is pleased to host top Daoist scholar Livia Kohn, professor emerita of Boston University’s Department of Religion, on Monday, September 19, 2011, at 12:00 p.m. in Adelphi’s Swirbul Library Room 101, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. The event is sponsored by Asian Studies, the College of Arts & Sciences, Gender Studies, the History Department, and University Libraries. This is free and open to the public.
At the lecture,…
Adelphi University Elects New Board Officers
GARDEN CITY, NY, August 2011—Adelphi University has elected Robert B. Willumstad ’05 (Hon.), co-founder and partner at Brysam Global Partners, as the new chairman of the Board of Trustees, succeeding Thomas F. Motamed ’71, for the 2011-2012 term. Helene R. Sullivan ’79, formerly the chief financial officer at Save the Children, was named vice-chair. Frank Angello ’77, senior vice president and chief financial officer at Lighthouse International, became secretary of…
Thomas J. Ward, Jr. ’93 Receives Honor from Massapequa Federation of Teachers
GARDEN CITY, NY, July 2011—Executive Director of Adelphi University’s Center for Career Development Thomas J. Ward, Jr. ’93 received the Massapequa Federation of Teachers’ Friend of Education Award. Mr. Ward was chosen based on the recommendation of M.F.T. members due to his love of learning and commitment to improving education and increasing its relevance for students.
The Massapequa Federation of Teachers, a union comprised of teachers and secretaries, hosts an…
Three-Time Grammy Award Winner Bruce Hornsby Joins the 2011-2012 Guest Artist Se …
William Prenevost, executive director of the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (AU PAC) announced today the addition of recording artist, singer/songwriter and pianist Bruce Hornsby to its 2011-12 Guest Artist Season. The solo performance will take place on Friday, February 10, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. in the AU PAC Concert Hall, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. Tickets are available now, by subscription, to the AU PAC 2011-12 Guest Artist…
Adelphi University Named its Athletic Field, Motamed Field on April 9
GARDEN CITY, NY, May 2011—Adelphi University dedicated Motamed Field—home to the Panthers men’s and women’s soccer and lacrosse teams and the women’s field hockey team—with a ceremony on Saturday, April 9, 2011, honoring esteemed alumnus and Board of Trustees Chairman Thomas F. Motamed ’71. The Board of Trustees adopted a resolution dedicating the field in honor of Mr. Motamed due to his unwavering commitment to and support for the University.…
Alice Hoffman Young Writers Retreat Returns for Seventh Year —High School Juni …
GARDEN CITY, NY, May 2011—Adelphi University Ruth S. Ammon School of Education is partnering for the seventh year with best-selling author Alice Hoffman to offer the 2011 Alice Hoffman Young Writers Retreat to high school juniors in the area. The Retreat will run from Monday, July 25 to Friday, July 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day in Adelphi’s Alumni House. High schools are encouraged to nominate one…
Former New York Jets Veteran Marty Lyons to Speak About Faith and Football on Th …
Marty Lyons, former New York Jets lineman, will be visiting Adelphi University on Thursday, April 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the University’s Performing Arts Center Concert Hall, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY, to talk about his career and faith journey before, during, and after his time in the NFL. Mr. Lyons was part of what was known as the “New York Sack Exchange,” which has also come to be…
Eminent Ballerina Suzanne Farrell to Receive Honorary Degree from Adelphi Univer …
Suzanne Farrell, celebrated ballerina, teacher, former New York City Ballet dancer, and founder and artistic director of The Suzanne Farrell Ballet company, will receive an honorary doctor of fine arts degree from Adelphi University at its 115th Commencement on Friday, May 20, 2011. The ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale, NY.
During her 28 years on stage, Ms. Farrell was the…
Ruth C. Balkin ’73 to Receive Honorary Degree from Adelphi University
The Honorable Ruth C. Balkin ’73 will receive an honorary doctor of laws degree from Adelphi University at its 115th Commencement on Friday, May 20, 2011. The ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale, NY.
Ruth C. Balkin is an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division Second Judicial Department. Justice Balkin began her legal…
Adelphi University Honors Geoffrey Palmer ’61 with the Ruth Stratton Harley Di …
Geoffrey Palmer ’61 will receive the Ruth Stratton Harley Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award from Adelphi University at its 115th Commencement on Friday, May 20, 2011. The ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale, NY.
Mr. Palmer, who currently serves as vice president for UBS Financial Services, works with private clients on financial planning and estate planning. He has been with the…
Adelphi Welcomes Newest Trustee, Grace Pilcer M.A. ’79, Ph.D. ’84
Adelphi University is proud to welcome Grace Pilcer M.A. ’79, Ph.D. ’84 to its Board of Trustees. Dr. Pilcer previously served on Adelphi’s President’s Advisory Group, and has been a supporter of the University’s fundraising efforts since 1985.
Dr. Pilcer has been a psychologist in private practice since 1984. For more than 18 years, she has been a consulting psychologist to several private schools in Manhattan, including the Notre Dame School…
Award-Winning Novelist, Edwidge Danticat, to Receive Honorary Degree from Adelph …
GARDEN CITY, NY, April 2011—Award-winning novelist, Edwidge Danticat, will receive an honorary doctor of humane letters degree from Adelphi University at its 115th Commencement on Friday, May 20, 2011. The ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale, NY.
Ms. Danticat was born in Haiti and moved to the United States when she was 12. She is the author of several books,…
School Wellness: It’s Everyone’s Business! —Panel Presents Ways for Commun …
GARDEN CITY, NY, April 2011—Adelphi University is pleased to host the Nassau County School Wellness Coalition in a panel discussion regarding recent updates to the federally-mandated wellness policies created by the WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 which is reviewed every five years. Panelists will include Gail Volk of Western Suffolk BOCES/Healthy Schools NY, and representatives from the Coalition and Nassau County school districts. The event will take place on Wednesday,…
Leading Neurologist Richard Restak to Speak on “How Technology Affects the Bra …
One of neurology’s foremost researchers, educators, and authors, Richard Restak, M.D., will explore recent insights into how the brain responds to frequent use of technology in a thought-provoking lecture at Adelphi University this month. The event, which includes a question-and-answer session, will look at the impact of technology on neurological functions, multi-tasking and the myth of efficiency, and evidence of the Internet as an “interrupter.” Entitled “How Technology Affects the…
Challenges for Social Activism and Political Expression under Repressive Governm …
GARDEN CITY, NY, April 2011—Adelphi University Levermore Global Scholars Program and freeDimensional are pleased to present “At What Point Do Your Ideas for Social Change/Political Ideology Become Dangerous? Perspectives from Jamaica and Burma,” a critical dialogue which seeks to shed light on the difficulties of cultural activism and political expression under corrupt and repressive governments. The event will take place on Thursday, April 7, 2011, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:05…
Adelphi to Host Acclaimed Author and Business Journalist Suzanne McGee
Adelphi University is pleased to host a book discussion with Suzanne McGee, author of Chasing Goldman Sachs. The event will take place on Monday, April 18, 2011; at 1:00 p.m. in room 109 of Adelphi’s Hagedorn Hall of Enterprise, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. Limited space is available and pre-registration is required.
In Chasing Goldman Sachs, Ms. McGee provides an incisive look at the forces that transformed Wall Street from…
Adelphi University School of Social Work to Honor Susan P. Kemp, Ph.D with the L …
Adelphi University School of Social Work is proud to honor the 2011 Richard Lodge Prize recipient, Dr. Susan P. Kemp at the School’s annual Alumni and Friends Event, on Friday, May 6, 2011. The event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Adelphi’s Ruth S. Harley University Center, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. The keynote will address the concept of “space consciousness” and its applications to…
Finnish Ambassador Jarmo Viinanen to Lecture at Adelphi University on April 12
Adelphi University is pleased to welcome Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Finland to the United Nations Jarmo Viinanen as he speaks on “Dignified Foreign Policy.” The event will take place on Tuesday, April 12, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. in the Adelphi University Alumni House, 154 Cambridge Avenue, Garden City, NY. It is sponsored by the International Initiatives Committee, and is free and open to the public.
Jarmo Viinanen has been Ambassador…
Bill Valente M.S.W. ’11 Named NASW Social Work Student of the Year
On March 11, 2011 in Albany, the New York chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) recognized Bill Valente M.S.W. ’11 as its Social Work Student of the Year. The award, presented during the chapter’s annual conference, honors Mr. Valente as a student who “personifies the values of the Social Work Profession” in his university and community through leadership skills, academic excellence, social initiatives, and a commitment to…
Adelphi to Exhibit Works by Monet from the Adele and Herbert J. Klapper Collecti …
An exclusive one-week exhibition at Adelphi. This April, two masterpieces by French impressionist painter Claude Monet (1840-1926) will be on display in the Adele and Herbert J. Klapper Center for Fine Arts, Cambridge Avenue entrance, Garden City, NY. These well-known paintings are a generous loan from the Adele and Herbert J. Klapper collection. The exhibition will run only from Saturday, April 9 to Wednesday, April 13, 2011.
On view will be…
Adelphi Commemorates 100th Anniversary of Triangle Factory Fire with Art Exhibit …
Adelphi University is pleased to announce an art exhibit which features individual works and collaborative artwork pieces to be held from March 25 and 26, 2011, to commemorate the centennial of the New York City Triangle Factory Fire at The Great Hall of The Cooper Union, 7 East 7th Street, New York, NY. The exhibition, “Made by Hand,” presented by Adelphi in collaboration with the Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition,…
Adelphi History Department Holds 38th Annual High School Social Studies and Hist …
The Adelphi University Department of History will hold its 38th Annual Adelphi History Conference on Monday, April 4, 2011, at 9:00 a.m. in Alumni House, 154 Cambridge Avenue, Garden City, NY. This year’s topic is “Teaching Immigration.” The free conference will feature a Pulitzer Prize-winning keynote speaker, presentations from Adelphi faculty, and an open forum on how to teach immigration.
The keynote speech to be delivered by Assistant Professor Dr. Mirta…
The Power of Storytelling Comes to Adelphi University and Waldorf School of Gard …
Adelphi University is pleased to host “The Power of Imagination: A Storytelling Conference,” co-sponsored by Adelphi’s Ruth S. Ammon School of Education and the Winkler Center for Adult Learning. The event is described as “a celebration of the spoken word,” and will take place from Friday, March 4 to Sunday, March 6, 2011, at Adelphi University’s Alumni House, 154 Cambridge Avenue, Garden City, NY, and the Waldorf School of Garden…
Acclaimed Psychiatrist Jonathan Shedler, Ph.D., to Speak at Adelphi
Adelphi University is pleased to host Jonathan Shedler, associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and director of psychology at the University of Colorado Hospital Outpatient Psychiatry Service. He will speak on “The Efficacy of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: Talk Therapy in the Era of Prozac, Managed Care, and Evidence Based Practice.” The event is sponsored by the Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies’ annual…
Adelphi University to Host “Women in Government: Encouraging the Next Generati …
Adelphi University is pleased to announce the upcoming event, “Women in Government: Encouraging the Next Generation,” scheduled to coincide with the national celebration of Women’s History Month in March. Event attendees will hear stories from female elected officials, learn about the experiences that inspired them, and how they were able to chart a successful future for themselves, among other topics. Jointly hosted by Adelphi and the Honorable Leslie C. Gross,…
Adelphi University to Provide Full Scholarship to Winner of NY Knicks Poetry Com …
In support of a creativity and education initiative by the New York Knicks, Adelphi University is offering a full four-year scholarship to one of the winners of the Knicks Poetry Slam written competition, which finished receiving entries in January. The program aims to provide greater opportunities for high school students to use their poetic skills and talents to pursue higher education. The winner, who must be a current high school…
Austrian Ambassador Thomas Mayr-Harting to Speak at Adelphi University on March …
Adelphi University is pleased to welcome Permanent Representative of Austria to the United Nations and Ambassador Thomas Mayr-Harting as he speaks on “An Austrian Perspective from the Security Council: Human Rights and Rule of Law.” The event will take place on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. in the Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom of the Ruth S. Harley University Center, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. It is sponsored…
Adelphi University Receives 2010 Community Engagement Classification by the Carn …
Adelphi University is proud to announce that it has been selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching to receive the 2010 Community Engagement Classification. Adelphi is one of 10 institutions selected from New York this year, with a total of 115 from across the United States. The newest additions join 196 others that were previously identified in the 2006 and 2008 selection process, bringing the total to…
Adelphi to Hold 11th Annual President’s Gala on April 2, 2011
Adelphi University is pleased to announce that it will host its 11th annual President’s Gala on Saturday, April 2, 2011, at 7:00 p.m for cocktails and 8:00 p.m. for dinner and dancing. The gala will be held at the Garden City Hotel at 45 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY 11530. Reservations must be made in advance. The President’s Gala supports the University’s ability to remain competitive in attracting the brightest…
Adelphi Commemorates 100th Anniversary of Triangle Factory Fire with Original Mu …
Adelphi University is pleased to announce a program to commemorate the
centennial of the New York City Triangle Factory Fire. The program will include original music compositions inspired by the event and a special preview screening of the HBO documentary “Triangle: Remembering the Fire.” The program will take place on Thursday, March 3, 2011in the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (AUPAC), 1 South Avenue, Garden City NY.
The evening will include…
Adelphi University Welcomes National Geographic Wildlife Photographer Ted Schiff …
Adelphi University is proud to host “Animal Portraits: Images of the Wild,” an exhibition of wildlife photographs by National Geographic Wildlife Photographer and Adelphi alumnus Ted Schiffman M.A. ’68, in the University Swirbul Library Gallery, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY through March 1, 2011. On February 9, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., a reception and book signing will take place for Mr. Schiffman’s latest intriguing publication Treefrogs: Prehistoric Survivors…
Adelphi University Announces New Dean of College of Arts and Sciences
Adelphi University has announced the appointment of Dr. Sam L Grogg to the position of dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Dean Grogg will begin his duties on June 1, 2011.
Grogg has had a long history of service in education. He is currently the dean of the School of Communication of the University of Miami and has held the post since 2005. Grogg has led revolutionary changes…
Adelphi to Hold Summer Nursing Intensive Program for High School Students
Adelphi University is pleased to announce that it will hold its first competitive Nursing Intensive program for a select group of high school students this summer, from July 15 to 21, 2011. The program will provide students with exposure to the supportive faculty of a college nursing program such as decision making, professional behavior, critical thinking, requirements for licensure, and the roles of the registered nurse professional at various levels.…
Adelphi University to Host Journalist Kim Barker
Adelphi University is pleased to host investigative journalist Kim Barker, who will present her lecture “The Taliban Shuffle: A Look at What the US Has Done in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and Why It’s Not Working.” The event will take place on Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 12 p.m. in the Ruth S. Harley University Center’s Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. The event is free and…
Award-Winning Author Margaret Atwood to Speak at Adelphi University
Adelphi University is pleased to host acclaimed author Margaret Atwood, who will deliver the Rita Diamandopoulos Lecture in Literature on Monday, March 28, 2011 at 7 p.m. in the Ruth S. Harley University Center’s Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. The event is free and open to the public.
Ms. Atwood, from Toronto, has written over 40 novels, which have been translated into over 30 languages. Her…
Celebrated Journalist David Brancaccio to Lecture at Adelphi on February 28, 201 …
Adelphi University is pleased to host journalist, author and television anchor David Brancaccio. Mr. Brancaccio will give a lecture entitled “Adventures in Economic Disaster: What the Financial Crisis Means for Justice and Jobs in the Next Generation” on Monday, February 28, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the Ruth S. Harley University Center’s Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. The event is sponsored by the William E.…
Adelphi University to Host Third Annual African American Literary Read-In
Adelphi University is pleased to announce that it will host the third annual African American Literary Read-In, entitled “Herstory/History: Voices from the Journey.” This event, a part of the 22nd national initiative of the African American Literary Read-In celebrated by readers from 49 states in schools, churches, libraries, bookstores, and community and professional organizations, will be held on February 14, 2011, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Adelphi…
Adelphi University Elects Ronald B. Lee ’67 to its Board of Trustees
Adelphi University is pleased to announce that alumnus Ronald B. Lee ’67, founder and partner of Lee-Nolan Associates, LLC, has been elected to the Board of Trustees. Lee-Nolan Associates, LLC is one of the largest insurance, estate, and financial planning firms in the New York/New Jersey area. An agency of the Mass Mutual Financial Group, the organization has offices in Manhattan, Garden City, and Little Falls, NJ. The…
Adelphi to Host Exhibition Featuring Embedded War Photojournalist Brian Palmer
Adelphi University is proud to feature Improvisation as Strategy: Scenes from an Iraq Embed, a multimedia exhibition chronicling experiences by photojournalist and documentarian Brian Palmer as an embedded journalist in Iraq from 2004-2006. The exhibit highlights Mr. Palmer’s photography, journal entries, his documentary Full Disclosure, as well as additional clips not scene in the film. The exhibition will be on view from January 16 through February 20, 2011 in both…
Adelphi University Presents A Christmas Carol in the Olmsted Theatre on December …
For the first time at Adelphi University, the classic Christmas tale by Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol, will be performed as a live reading on Saturday, December 18, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (AU PAC) in the Olmsted Theatre, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. This 90 minute Reader’s Theatre style performance of Dickens’ beloved story will be brought to life by theatre majors…
