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ADELPHI UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Inside

Magazine Staff Gayle D. Insler College of Arts and Sciences Managing Editor Jeffrey A. Kessler Lori Duggan Gold Student Affairs Vice President for Communications Anthony F. Libertella Editor-in-Chief School of Business Bonnie Eissner Andrew W. Safyer School of Social Work Senior Editor/Writer and Assistant Photography Editor Charles W. Simpson Erin Walsh University Libraries Photography Editor Board of Trustees Kali Chan Editor Michael J. Campbell ’65 Maggie Yoon ’98 Chairman Leon M. Pollack ’63 Senior Staff Writer Vice-Chair Rachel Rohrs ’07 John J. Gutleber ’68, M.B.A. ’70 Staff Writers Secretary Ana Barbu ’10 Steven N. Fischer Farrah Mohsin ’07 Chairman Emeritus Contributors Steven L. Isenberg ’00 (Hon.) Suzette McQueen Chairman Emeritus Eugene T. Neely Robert A. Scott President of the University Photography Carol A. Ammon, M.B.A. ’79 Chappell Graduation Images William Baker Frank Angello ’77, P ’11 Brian Ballweg Kenneth R. Banks ’74 Deborah Feingold John C. Bierwirth Marty Heitner Richard C. Cahn Gerald Janssen Robert G. Darling ’81 Willson Lee Michael J. Driscoll M.B.A. ’89 5 Message From the President Kathleen MacArthur Joan S. Girgus Philip Scalia Douglas J. Green ’67 Jason Schmidt Jeffrey R. Greene 6 University News Palmina R. Grella M.B.A. ’73 Architectural Illustrator N. Gerry House 6 Getting the Message Out F.M. Costantino Michael Lazarus ’67 9 Field of Dreams Design and Production Katherine Littlefield 10 Commencement 2007 Anthony Bagliani Gerald F. Mahoney ’65 GET TO KNOW ADELPHI! Solid Design, Inc. Kenneth A. McClane, Jr. 12 Cover Story: Thomas F. Motamed ’71 Officers Lindsey Nederlander M.A. ’02, Ph.D. ’06 My Adelphi Marjorie Weinberg-Berman M.S. ’61 IT’S ALL ABOUT YOUR NETWORK Robert A. Scott President Joseph W. Westphal ’70 32 Faculty Focus Robert B. Willumstad ’05 (Hon.) AUConnect: The Adelphi Online Community offers alumni an interactive direc- Marcia G. Welsh Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Barry T. Zeman 32 Scholarly Pursuits tory, resume upload program, and discussion groups. Log on at HTTP://ALUMNI. Timothy P. Burton Mary Aldridge 36 Faculty Highlights Assistant Secretary 1 ADELPHI.EDU/ (Alumni will find their IDs printed on their magazine mailing labels.) Vice President for Finance and Treasurer 39 Ask the Expert Lori Duggan Gold Vice President for Communications Special Thanks to: Online Career Advisory Network (CAN), available via AUConnect: The Adelphi Angelo B. Proto M.B.A. ‘70 Oppong Agyemang ’10 40 Student Life Online Community, allows alumni to search for and offer professional and life guidance Vice President for Administration and Student Services Barbara Bosch Christian P. Vaupel ’96, M.S. ’03 Timothy P. Burton 42 Athletics 2 to students and fellow graduates. Register to be an online mentor or log on to find one. Vice President for University Advancement Sky Khaleel ’09 Louise Krudis 44 Alumni Events Deans Tara Kusterbeck ’05 The C.O.A.C.H. (Count on Alumni for Career Help) Program gives alumni an 46 Class of ’57 Reunion Jean Lau Chin Sedona McQueen opportunity to offer career guidance and mentoring to current students and fellow Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies Elizabeth Sparr Marcia G. Welsh 48 alumni through class presentations, student office visits, panel discussions, and job Patrick R. Coonan ’78 Alumni and Friends Giving 3 School of Nursing The Offices of Alumni Relations; 48 President’s Gala Swings shadowing. Sign up at HTTP://ALUMNI.ADELPHI.EDU/COACH.PHP. Ronald S. Feingold Promotion and Outreach; Research, Ruth S. Ammon School of Education Assessment, and Planning; and Richard Garner University Advancement 50 Class Notes Adelphi Alumni Chapters enable alumni who share interests, live in same region, or Honors College who graduated from the same program to interact via meetings and events. Start a 56 A Look Back chapter or join one of our existing groups. See what alumni chapters are up to at Adelphi University Magazine is published two times a year by the Adelphi University Office 4 of Public Affairs. We welcome your thoughts and comments. Please address letters to: HTTP://ALUMNI.ADELPHI.EDU/CHAPTERS_REGIONAL.PHP. Bonnie Eissner, editor-in-chief, Adelphi University Magazine, Adelphi University, Levermore Hall, Room 205, One South Avenue, P.O. Box 701, Garden City, NY 11530, or email [email protected]. Letters may be edited for publication. Adelphi_Mag_Fall_07 10/31/07 5:33 PM Page 4

4 President’s Photo Page Fall 2007 A Message From the President 5

Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Marcia G. Welsh presents Michelle Quaglietta ’07 with an award at the J. Scott Colesanti ’85, Board of Trustees Undergraduate Research Conference My Adelphi Chairman Michael J. Campbell ’65, and Curtis O. Minnis ’77, Dr. Scott, Gustave Scacco ’84 at the Second Annual and Bill Phillips ’78 at the 37th Wall Street Reception Annual Adelphi University Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony

Dr. Scott, Chantal Hamlin ’07, Melissa Kutner ’07, and Provost and Senior Vice President for Members of Alpha Epsilon Phi proudly pose near their Greek Looking back on 22 years as a college president, I can say with sincerity that these Academic Affairs Marcia G. Welsh celebrate letters, constructed from canned goods, during Greek Week. spring’s return to campus. last years at Adelphi have been the most exhilarating. I “live” Adelphi 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and never tire of it. I get to know students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends, as well as their families. Mine is not a one-dimensional role. I become acquainted with the dreams and disappointments of Adelphi people Dr. Scott with Trustee and author I then see over and over again. Marjorie Weinberg- Berman M.S. ’61 at the Alice Brown Acting in Our Town last winter, I came to know students and faculty both on-stage Early Learning Center reception and back-stage in ways I never thought possible. I watch, cheering from the stands, as our student-athletes and coaches represent our University with talent, style, and poise. Listening to students explain their research or creative works gives me insights into the depths of inquisitiveness students can display, and the dedication of faculty to student learning.

Meeting with alumni on campus, and in other parts of the country, sometimes see- ing the same couples in multiple places, gives me a great sense of the special allegiance of so many to the campus where they A moment of reflection for the victims of the grew personally and professionally. Virginia Tech shooting “My Adelphi” is a place of lives transformed, mental discipline strengthened, ethics and values fostered, and engagement in the broader community valued — whether the students enter as freshmen or transfers, or master’s or doctoral candidates. It is a place where “The Truth Shall Make Us Free” to fulfill our boldest aspirations. We hope you agree.

Thank you. Bidding adieu Celebrating G.I.’s: Dr. Scott, Timothy Jackson ’04, to Stiles Field Board of Trustees Chairman Michael J. Campbell ’65, and Garden City American Legion Commander John C. Donovan at the Flag Day celebration Sincerely,

Keeping Vigil: Students pay homage to the victims of the Virginia Tech tragedy.

Robert A. Scott, President

Dr. Scott with Congressman Steve Israel Derner Institute Professor Robert Mendelsohn, Alexander H. Levi Ph.D. ‘73, at the President’s Series on Critical Issues Dr. Scott, Carol G. Lindemann Ph.D. ’70, and Senior Advisor for University in April 2007, where Congressman Israel Advancement Richard P. Dina D.S.W. ’92 unveil a plaque in honor of former delivered the keynote address Derner Institute Dean and Professor George Stricker. Adelphi_Mag_Fall_07 10/31/07 5:33 PM Page 6

6 University News Fall 2007 University News

Editor’s Note

“Adelphi has always been proactive Our in implementing state-of-the-art technology for safety.” Adelphi – Executive Director of Public Safety and Transportation Gene Palma It is a common experience to live, work, or Adelphi by sharing with you the many ver- study in a place. It is a rare and wonderful sions of “My Adelphi” that bring it to life. experience for the place to live within us. Adelphi, for many who study, live, and Adelphi is a composite of stories. It is a Adelphi’s public safety team, led by Executive Director of mosaic and a place of exchange. For 111 Public Safety and Transportation Gene Palma, will have a work here, is such a place. new way to keep the campus safe. years, it has been enriched by what people Getting the Adelphi challenges the intellect and ignites bring to it and has been enlivened and I hope that you will see glimmers of your the spirit. This is its alchemy—creating enhanced by its thousands of community Adelphi in these pages and that you will a golden glow in all who are moved and members in return. discover new Adelphis, too. inspired by their experiences. Adelphi, to me, is a place of striving and Happy reading and continue to share with No two alumni, no two professors, no two struggle, of heady accomplishment, of us your stories. Message Out students will have the same Adelphi story ongoing stretching, learning, and growth. to tell. Acknowledging this truth, we have In short, it is fertile ground for lifelong Bonnie Eissner set out, in our cover story, to show you journeys. Editor-in-Chief

How do you get crucial information to munications channels, including text or MessageOne was selected as a company more than 9,000 students and employ- voice messages to a cell phone, home of choice by a committee comprised of Lori Duggan Gold Appointed Vice President for Communications ees in the event of an emergency? phone, and/or email. The system also members of the public safety and infor- allows for two-way communication, so mation technology departments and Lori Duggan Gold was appointed to the established as a division of the Office of Until now, Adelphi relied on landline that users can respond with any updates senior administrators. newly created position of vice president for University Advancement, when Ms. Duggan phones and email to reach students and or necessary information. Two-way com- communications by the Adelphi University Gold was asked to take the additional staff. As part of an effort to broaden its munication can be especially helpful if Students and staff will be able to update Board of Trustees in June 2007. In this new responsibility of the management and cre- emergency communications channels, people might still be in harm’s way and and customize their contact information position, she will oversee Adelphi’s market- ative direction for the University’s market- the University recently partnered with in need of assistance. Secure systems with via Adelphi’s e-Campus Web portal. ing; internal and external communications; ing and advertising efforts. business continuity services provider multiple backups ensure that communica- MessageOne to broadcast urgent mes- MessageOne will “give us a broader and community, media, public, and govern- tion is still possible, even if Adelphi’s data Prior to joining Adelphi, Ms. Duggan Gold sages to the campus community, when reach in a timely way,” says Information ment relations functions. networks are compromised. held strategic communications positions in traditional means are inadequate. Technology and Resources Director Ms. Duggan Gold joined Adelphi in 2003 publishing and education companies and “Adelphi has always been proactive in Joseph Battaglia ’05. as director of public affairs and assistant to government and non-profit agencies. She With MessageOne, Adelphi will be able implementing state-of-the-art technol- —By Farrah Mohsin ’07 the president. In June 2004, she was named holds a bachelor’s degree in government to send notifications via satellite to stu- ogy for safety,” says Executive Director executive director of external relations and and metropolitan studies from New York dents and staff who opt into the system of Public Safety and Transportation given the added responsibility of overseeing University and is currently pursing a gradu- and reach them on their preferred com- Gene Palma. the University’s alumni relations efforts. ate certificate in Adelphi University’s Following an 18-month strategic planning Emergency Management program. and growth period, alumni relations was re- Adelphi_Mag_Fall_07 10/31/07 5:33 PM Page 8

8 University News Fall 2007

Two Alumni Join Board of Trustees

Did You Gerald F. Mahoney ’65 and Lindsey Dr. Nederlander is on the faculty of Columbia Nederlander M.A. ’02, Ph.D. ’06 were University, College of Physicians and Surgeons elected to the Adelphi Board of Trustees and the New York State Psychiatric Institute. in June 2007. She also works at the Center for the Study of Anorexia and Bulimia at the Institute for Mr. Mahoney retired in 2001 as chairman, chief Contemporary Psychotherapy, and is develop- Gerald F. Mahoney ’65 KNOW? executive officer, and director of Mail-Well, Inc. ing a women’s clinic that will focus on issues of Lindsey Nederlander M.A. ’02, Ph.D. ’06 During his decade-long tenure with Mail-Well, self-esteem and beauty. She is a member of the Mr. Mahoney oversaw the acquisition of advisory board of The Hassenfeld Children’s Georgia-Pacific’s envelope business, as well Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at New as 50 strategic buyouts of competitors in the 1 Half of all full-time Adelphi faculty 4 As of fall 2006, all commercial York University Medical Center, Consultancy 2 are women. The student-faculty ratio for pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, and United States and Canada. In 1995, he guided Board of Elegant Bride magazine, and Special undergraduate and graduate students is petroleum-based fertilizers have been the company’s initial public offering, first on the Events Working Committee at the New York 10.7 to 1. eliminated from Adelphi’s grounds mainte- NASDAQ, and later on the NYSE. City Ballet. nance plan. “We’re not out here trying Mr. Mahoney was honored at the University’s 2 Adelphi University President Robert A. Dr. Nederlander holds a B.A. magna cum laude to kill bugs anymore,” says Associate 19TH Annual Golf Classic in September at Scott’s show Exploring Critical Issues, which from the Gallatin School of Individualized Director of Facilities Management Robert Cherry Valley Club in Garden City. airs on Telecare, is a two-time winner of Conaghan, who spearheaded the green Study at New York University and an M.A. and Ph.D. from Adelphi University’s Gordon the prestigious Telly Awards. His show landscaping initiative. “We’re just trying He earned his bachelor’s degree in mathematics F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological features business and community leaders to make the soil healthy. Cultural prac- from Adelphi and his master’s in accounting Studies. who explore critical local, regional, and tices have to change.” from Northeastern University. national issues. The Telly Awards honor the And the winner is…Adelphi’s own Dr. Scott best local, regional, and cable television commercials and programs, as well as the finest video and film productions. 1 3 Head baseball coach Dom Scala gives 3 On May 16, 2007, President Robert a pep talk to two student-athletes. A. Scott joined Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton ’06 (Hon.) (D-NY) and key stake- Field of Dreams holders in the fields of veterans service administration, education, and housing, to mark the introduction of legislation for a Adelphi’s new baseball complex opened in September 2007. The enclosed new G.I. Bill, the 21ST Century G.I. Bill field is constructed of field turf, with cut-outs for the bases, home plate, and of Rights Act of 2007. The bill, which the pitcher’s mound. The Panthers will also have new 50-foot dugouts, calls for greater tuition assistance, health- enclosed bullpens, seating for 500 fans, and a press box that holds 18, as well care benefits, and housing assistance for Assistant Professor of Psychology Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton ’06 (Hon.) as bathrooms and storage space, to kick-off the new season. Francine Conway M.A. ’96, Ph.D. ’99 is (D-NY), Adelphi President Robert A. Scott, returning servicemen and women, was just one of many full-time female faculty and Congressman Patrick Murphy (D-PA) members at Adelphi. mark the introduction of legislation for a These upgrades and the complex itself will allow Adelphi to hold conference introduced in the House of Representatives new G.I. Bill. by Congressman Patrick Murphy (D-PA), and regional playoffs, as well as tournaments. a former captain in the Army and Iraq 4 “It will have a tremendous impact because it is a brand new state-of-the-art war veteran. Adelphi landscaping goes organic. facility with perfect college dimensions,” says head coach Dom Scala, noting that the field will be helpful in recruiting hitters and pitchers. “It is designed to be fair for both parts of the game. The timing is right because now we will be playing (with wooden bats), so it will be baseball at its finest in a first-class facility,” he says.

Thanks to the ongoing fundraising efforts of the University and of head coach Dom Scala, Adelphi has already raised $600,000 toward the field’s $1.4 million cost.

—By Ana Barbu ’10 Adelphi_Mag_Fall_07 10/31/07 5:33 PM Page 10

10 University NewsCommencementSpring 2007 2007

“You just have to get in the way

“If you want a better, more just, more fair soci- “My young friends, whatever you care about, Amateur Athletic Union, and president and and make sure ety, then you have to find a way to get in the whether it’s getting to the truth about what CEO of National Pro-Am City Leagues. way,” said Congressman John Lewis as he has happened in our own country and Dr. Robert Moldwin ’80 was presented addressed more than 2,500 graduates and around the world, whether you’re concerned with the Ruth S. Harley Distinguished roughly 11,000 friends and family members about global warming, or the injustice of Alumni Achievement Award. who filled Nassau Veteran’s Memorial poverty, you have to find your passion and A separate doctoral hooding ceremony your voice Coliseum for Adelphi’s 111TH Commence- make your contribution,” said Congressman held on May 20, 2007 honored 39 doc- ment on May 21, 2007. Lewis. “You just have to get in the way and make sure your voice is heard.” toral candidates from the School of Social Congressman Lewis described questioning Work and the Gordon F. Derner Institute the racism he experienced at a young age and Congressman Lewis was awarded an hon- of Advanced Psychological Studies. being told by his parents and grandparents, orary degree, along with William Borten Get to know members of Class of the “That’s the way it is. Don’t get in trouble. Don’t ’57, former Adelphi University Trustee and is CEO of Atlantic Research Corporation, 2007, scroll through the photo gallery, and heard.” get in the way.” But inspired by Dr. Martin watch a video of the day’s events by visiting Luther King, Jr., he decided that “getting in the and his wife Judith Borten ’57; Donna WWW.ADELPHI.EDU/COMMENCEMENT07. way” was the only thing to do, and more than Orender, president of the Women’s National Basketball Association; and Cecil Watkins – Congressman John Lewis ’07 (Hon.) a few eyes in the Coliseum were moist as he —By Rachel Rohrs ’07 , governor and boys basket- described the violence, protests, and jail time ‘75, M.A. ‘86 ball chairman of New York Metropolitan he endured while fighting for civil rights. Adelphi_Mag_Fall_07 10/31/07 5:33 PM Page 12 12 Cover StoryMYFall 2007 ADELPHI Stories define us. Our lives are composed of them. We use stories to understand and explain who we are and the world we inhabit.

Adelphi is no different, for it, too, is comprised Story at a Time, we invited alumni, stu- of and identified by stories. There is the story dents, faculty, and administrative leaders to of its founding in Brooklyn in 1896 as one of share with you their own Adelphi stories, New York’s first co-educational colleges by which 11 individuals generously did. progressive intellectual Charles Levermore, These are but a few of the thousands of the school’s first president, a winner of the “My Adelphis” that can, and hopefully will, prestigious Bok Peace Prize, and a friend be told. They are varied glimpses into the and former classmate of President Woodrow people who make Adelphi hum, and offer Wilson. Dr. Levermore set in motion portals into the larger Adelphi story, Adelphi’s story, and in so doing, allowed which so many have helped write and thousands of others to participate in crafting are still writing. it and, in turn, be forever changed by it. In the months ahead, we will create more This fall, Adelphi adds another chapter to opportunities for you to tell your own “My its history in entering the public phase of Adelphi” story and enjoy ones that others a $56 million comprehensive campaign to have shared. raise funds for campus enhancements, student scholarships, and faculty develop- We offer these as a first course to savor. ment. Taking a cue from the campaign theme, Building Adelphi’s Future One – Bonnie Eissner Adelphi_Mag_Fall_07 10/31/07 5:33 PM Page 14

14 Cover Story Fall 2007 MY ADELPHI

Where did you grow up? How connected did you feel to Why do you write? What is it like to be involved with the I grew up in Franklin Square, went to Valley the campus? I think most art comes from a subconscious Adelphi University Alice Hoffman Stream North High School, and used the I was very much a commuter, but I did feel place and a desire to create beauty out of Young Writers Retreat? Malverne Library. connected at the time of Kent State, when the ashes of one’s life. Rob Linne and the Ruth S. Ammon School students at Adelphi got together to protest of Education have set up such a great pro- Family figures prominently in your work. the war in Vietnam. When do you write? gram, one I wish had existed when I was a How is that influenced by your own family Always! high school junior. The students I’ve met experiences? Were there any professors who have been terrific, all serious about their What is your process? How many times My parents divorced when I was eight, in particularly influenced you? work. It’s a chance for them to meet other do you revise a work? How long does it 1960, and I didn’t meet anyone else with So many great ones—the great Sal young writers and to have their work val- take you to write a work? divorced parents until I came to Adelphi! Back Primeggia; the incredible and brilliant ued and encouraged. For me, it’s wonderful then, divorce was still a scandal, and rare. Gene Roth whose Shakespeare classes Writing is mostly revision. Beginning writ- to see the continuation of creative writing were legendary; and Phil Green, one of ers sometimes assume that published work at Adelphi beginning at the high school How did you end up working at the the best creative writing teachers ever. comes formed the way it appears in print— level. And I just get to have fun without Doubleday factory? What were you most writers spend three quarters of their the work when I visit and meet everyone. doing there? How did the tumult of the late 1960s time on rewrites. A high school friend got a job at Doubleday, and early 1970s affect you and your Tell me about The Hoffman Breast What is it like to have one of your and I got one as well. I was filing, and at the Adelphi experience? Center at Mt. Auburn Hospital in books adapted into a film? time, you had to wear stockings and get per- Adelphi was a school where you could fol- Cambridge, Massachusetts. mission to use the restroom. A bell rang for low your passions and interests and focus on When you’re the novelist, you are in charge I had my treatment for cancer at Mt. lunch and you weren’t allowed to speak to co- the subjects that you cared about most— at of everything. In film, the work is collabo- Auburn. At the time there was no breast rative. So it’s a very different medium— workers. I drove as fast as I could to Adelphi!!! the time there were no requirements for center, and I’ve worked with the doctors sometimes exciting, sometimes difficult. math and science— thank goodness—and there to create a fantastic, patient-friendly Is it true that you left your Doubleday I overloaded on English, writing, anthropol- What are the biggest struggles in center with a full-time social worker and job at noon and enrolled the same day ogy, sociology, and psychology. Again, the being a writer? the latest technology. It’s been great for at Adelphi? best part about my education at Adelphi was the Cambridge community and for me, The biggest struggle, I think, is believing in I enrolled as a non-matriculated student that the amazing and dedicated faculty. a small way to give back in return to the yourself. One person being in your corner day. I was blown away by the great teachers staff who saved my life. makes all the difference in the world. I had and fantastic classes, and for the first time ever What did your college education give you? that at Adelphi and at Stanford. I loved my classes. My college education gave me every- How did your experience battling breast cancer affect your writing? A Conversation with thing—my future, my career, my art, my What are the biggest rewards in What were your friends doing at the time? life. I will always be grateful to Adelphi for being a writer? I think every great trauma finds its way taking me, a non-student, in and having into a writer’s fiction. For me, I think I Alice Hoffman ’73 Most of my friends were on drugs and no A life spent writing. longer my friends. That was some of what faith in me. have much more compassion and empathy caused me to write my first novel, Property Of. Of all your experiences, which prepared around issues of sorrow and loss. In many Unfortunately, many of these talented creative What memories do you have of impor- you most for being a writer? ways, my writing helped me get through A native Long Islander, best-selling author Alice Hoffman ’73 enrolled at Adelphi people are no longer alive. tant lessons or revelations? my treatment. Fiction has always been a after a brief stint working at the nearby Doubleday factory. She published her Being a writer is a process. At Adelphi, I was Most importantly, go after what you really lifesaver for me. first book, Property Of, at age 21 and has since written 15 novels, two books of lucky enough to work with Phil Green in a What compelled you to enroll at Adelphi? want to spend your life doing and don’t set- short fiction, and eight books for children and young adults. Her critically writing workshop and to be in classes with Was it merely the proximity to Doubleday? tle for a job when you can have a passion. What are three things you would acclaimed works frequently top best-seller lists, and two have been adapted as dedicated teachers. That was a great start. I knew about Adelphi because my mother, suggest to young aspiring writers? major motion pictures. She also wrote the screenplay for the film Independence a social worker for Nassau County, had gone When and how did you decide to What is the role of M.F.A. programs in Be in a class or a workshop, be thoughtful Day, starring Kathleen Quinlan and Dianne Wiest. to lectures there and because I had passed become a writer? the development of writers? about who you share your work with, and Ms. Hoffman is a lead sponsor of the Adelphi University Alice Hoffman Young it a thousand times—my mom worked in I always wanted to be a writer, but didn’t I’m a big fan of graduate writing programs. write every day. Writers Retreat, an intensive summer writing workshop for high school students Mineola, then in Westbury. She worked think it would ever be possible. I was a They give writers the time to concentrate and their teachers. with unwed mothers, with foster care, and reader, and the line between reading and on writing. Often, a writer never has that in protective services. writing is very thin. block of time again. Adelphi_Mag_Fall_07 10/31/07 5:33 PM Page 16

16 Cover Story Fall 2007 MY ADELPHI

Kendra Britto ’08

This past May, I attended Adelphi’s Commencement ceremony as an usher, and witnessed for the first time an American icon and a soldier in his own right. Standing on stage was the keynote speaker, Congressman John Lewis, an important civil rights movement leader. In his speech to the Class of 2007, he brilliantly and articulately delivered a message of achieving one’s dreams and reaching for success. But most importantly, he instilled a message of action. He challenged the graduates to fight for a cause that would contribute to the betterment of society.

As a teenager active in the movement, From the start of my college career, the and pantry into hospitable spaces for the Congressman John Lewis was inspired, as Adelphi staff and faculty respected my residents. Seeing her dedication inspired he said, to “get in the way…to get in trou- passion and helped me find a way to put me. We became committed to the job no ble.” According to him, however, it was “a it into practice, both in the world of aca- matter what it entailed. We took on the good trouble.” He fought in the name of demia and in service to others. My profes- roles of contractors and interior decorators, peace and justice and put his life on the line sors encouraged me to design an interdis- installing shelves that we purchased at time and time again for that very cause—all ciplinary major which covers my three Home Depot and reviving the dark walls for the betterment of what he called the fields of interest—political science, histo- with fresh coats of white paint. The labor beloved community. He charged us to fight ry, and sociology. Because of this distinc- was messy and exhausting, but thrilling. for what we believe in, to get in the way, tively designed major, I have excelled in We left with tangible results—a lively and and to make sure that our voices are heard. my classes and have had the opportunity sanitary basement for the residents and He told us that we have an obligation from to water my passion appropriately. their approving smiles. all those whose action came before us, who shed blood and even died for the sake of Without practical application, however, After a long day of work, I felt tired but democracy. His speech revealed a rousing theory does not stand for much, and I am amazingly accomplished. I realized that my passion, one that awakened our collective proud to say that Adelphi has also generous- service to others can transform not just phys- conscience, particularly mine. His words ly accommodated my passion to serve. In ical spaces, but spiritual ones. It is this princi- will reap a harvest that will be used re-awakened me to the significance of my first year, I joined C.A.L.I.B.E.R., a stu- ple that I will carry with me as I go out into civic and civil responsibility. dent-led community service organization, the world committed to fight for social jus- I to cater to the needs of the world, and and immediately embarked on service proj- tice and fulfill my passion for serving others. Congressman Lewis’s talk took me back ects that took my understanding of what I thank the faculty, staff, and my fellow to the very reason that I decided to be service to others meant, to another level. My Adelphi is a gardener who continues to dedicated to social justice. In 2003, I water the seeds of greatness that God has students for contributing to and joined an organization, American Civil During my first fall at Adelphi, I traveled placed inside me. I will reap a harvest that Rights Education Services, which gave with fellow C.A.L.I.B.E.R. members to a will be used to cater to the needs of the being a part of man’s struggle me the opportunity to travel to the South, recovery home in Hempstead, New York, world, and I thank the faculty, staff, and my study the civil rights movement, visit where we faced the task of renovating the fellow students for contributing to and being to create change and make a famous landmarks of the time, and meet basement. My team was charged with fix- a part of man’s struggle to create change and and dine with movement veterans. With ing up the pantry, which was in desperate make a positive impact in the world. positive impact in the world. this experience, history came alive, and need of repair. To call it a room would be generous. The dingy cell was inappropriate Kendra Britto ’08 graduated from Bard the messages of the movement—social High School Early College in 2006, and for storing food. I had my doubts about justice, equality, and freedom—would started her Adelphi studies as a junior. forever shape who I would become. what we could accomplish. After Adelphi, she plans to pursue a master's degree in public affairs. But I could not achieve my ambitions without But our advisor, Associate Dean Della Hudson-Tomlin, was not going to leave Kendra Britto '08 with Assistant the proper resources, motivation, and help— Professor Melanie Bush all of which came from Adelphi University. until we had transformed the basement Adelphi_Mag_Fall_07 10/31/07 5:33 PM Page 18

18 Cover Story Fall 2007 MY ADELPHI

Todd Robinson ’82

It is often difficult to understand the significance of the events and moments in your life as they are occurring. It’s only later when you reflect that you start to understand and appreciate the power and meaning of what was actually happening to you at that moment.

My years in the theatre department at important works by alumni, which have Adelphi University illustrate this point garnered some of the most significant beautifully. Hell-bent on becoming an awards in the entertainment business. actor, I was probably unrealistic about This legacy belongs to Adelphi. what my chances really were. But Adelphi embraced my ambition and commitment, As I have the privilege of working and inter- and became both a boot camp and cre- acting with some of the most talented and ative forum for what would later become successful actors, producers, and directors in a meaningful career that shifted from per- the motion picture industry, not a day goes formance to writing and directing. by that I don’t reflect on my experiences at Adelphi. But the most significant lessons Of course, Adelphi offered me a practical far transcend the specifics of the program. education in the study of classical drama As with all master teachers, my mentors at and liberal arts, but the ensemble of Adelphi shrouded life-lessons within the instructors led by Jacques Burdick, Nick specifics of the curriculum. The wisdom in here was the flexibility and mentorship to customize Petron, Joel Harvey, Nancy Miller, and that approach was to prepare us for wherev- others, offered far more. er the road might lead and to embrace the experience of getting there, even if the des- T the program to our strengths and passions. The program was motivational and stimu- tination turned out to be different than what lating, stressing discipline, commitment, we had originally envisioned. and a strategy for learning and thinking. It was a laboratory for ideas, with the And for me so far, what an adventure a resources and support to develop who you career making motion pictures has been. journey that’s the thing. Being present, I look back on those years now with affec- An award-winning director and writer, were and who you might become. I know doing the most you can with the resources tion and envy. If only I’d had the wisdom Mr. Robinson will begin shooting his next I can speak for my roommates, (composer I carry the passion, knowledge, and commit- at hand, working well within that aesthet- of understanding how little I really knew directorial effort, The Last Full Measure, and playwright) Jonathan Larson and ment nurtured in me at Adelphi as I go about ic, and how this process shapes you, is then, how little I would know even now, starring Morgan Freeman, Bruce Willis, and Robert Duvall, this fall. Lonely Hearts, written (production designer/art director) Thomas my work, but it is the greater appreciation of really what counts. I might have listened a little more intently. and directed by Mr. Robinson and starring Buderwitz, when I say there was the flexi- process, of executing those things in the Perhaps that is the irony of not under- John Travolta, James Gandolfini, and Salma real world, that is the point. I am ever mind- These are the things that are the rapture bility and mentorship to customize the standing the significance of the events and Hayek, was released in the spring of 2007. ful of embracing the privilege of working, program to our strengths and passions. of the creative life. These are the lessons I moments in life as they are happening… He recently co-wrote The Senator’s Wife This understanding by the faculty has ulti- while understanding that the illusions of learned in classrooms, rehearsal studios, and starring Jennifer Aniston, which is slated mately culminated in the production of mastery and achievement simply fuel the on the stage of the Olmsted Theatre during Later you wish you could relive them. for a 2009 release. journey to unreachable expectations. It’s the a thousand days at Adelphi. Adelphi_Mag_Fall_07 10/31/07 5:33 PM Page 20

20 Cover Story Fall 2007 MY ADELPHI

Gianna Smith ’08

I had every intention of playing collegiate basketball when I applied to Adelphi after 13

magnificent years at the nearby Waldorf School of Garden City. But I never expected that

the experience would be so exhilarating. Three years into playing basketball for Adelphi,

I’ve already accumulated a lifetime of memories.

Like every college player, I’ve had my share you will make it through life. When I first the new building, but when things don’t go of thrilling wins and frustrating losses. I’ve entered Adelphi, I hadn’t truly grasped that your way, you find an alternative route that also known the joy and sadness of our saying and what it meant. But now coming will have the same rewarding outcome. annual senior day, when we celebrate our to the end of my basketball experience, I teammates who are leaving Adelphi for the am seeing the statement’s true meaning. So I look at it like this: Woodruff Hall wider world. Next year, I’ll be one of them. is like no other gym that we have ever Coach Kelley Watts was, in fact, the main played during my three years at Adelphi. Being a student-athlete at any school reason that I chose Adelphi. Her captivat- It’s the place where I love to play and my is a major task. I’ve had to balance the ing personality, intense work ethic, and, opponents despise to compete in. Being academic demands of taking courses in most of all, her caring instincts were evi- a member of the last class to ever play a communications and business with bas- dent from our first meeting. Such qualities collegiate basketball game in the historic ketball games and practices, extra-curric- are rare among coaches. 77-year-old gym might be better than ular activities, and student employment. being in the first class to compete for an I think that if I had any extra time on my Coach Watts has lived up to my first entire season in the new athletics facility. hands, I probably wouldn’t know what impression. She challenges us every day to do with it. Having a full schedule has in our mind, body, and soul. She lets us My younger teammates will open a chapter made me feel complete at school and has know that playing well involves not just of Adelphi history, but I have the opportu- helped me understand the true meaning physical exertion, but emotional commit- nity to close one. I’ve learned that being at of being a college student and living this ment and mental strength. the top of my game is more about who I experience to its fullest. am than where I am playing. I will always At key times, she designs workouts to push be grateful to Adelphi, to Coach Watts, My other experiences are more unique to us physically and mentally. In one post-sea- to my teammates, and to Woodruff Hall y younger teammates will Adelphi. Among them are practicing at son workout, we were doing an exhausting for giving me this experience. 6:00 a.m. to accommodate Woodruff Hall’s 30-minute series of runs and sprints around crammed class, practice, and game sched- the Waldorf School track. I was in good Gianna Smith ’08 is a communications M open a chapter of Adelphi shape, but the temptation to stop and take major and business minor and a co-captain ule. I remember gym floors made slippery of the Adelphi women’s basketball team. by leaks from the ceiling, particularly fol- a break was strong. When my teammates history, but I have the lowing heavy rain or snowfall. There’s also and Coach Watts pushed me to continue, our cozy locker room that we made into I learned that determination is as important opportunity to close one. our own women’s basketball humble abode. as physical fitness in reaching a goal. Then, there’s Coach Watts. I feel a twinge of jealously when I hear that the new athletics facility will be A popular saying on our team is if you opening the year I graduate. Of course, I can make it four years with Coach Watts, would have loved to open up a season in Adelphi_Mag_Fall_07 10/31/07 5:33 PM Page 22

22 Cover Story Fall 2007 MY ADELPHI

John J. Phelan, Jr. B.B.A. ’70, ’87 (Hon.)

My life has been a series of serendipitous and I said, ‘I’d rather die.’ So they kept me. to school, raising a family, and running a events. I went to work when I was 16 one Through all my service, I acquired men- business. In those days, I had an enormous summer for my father who had a small busi- tal and physical discipline, learned manage- capacity for work. I could run a business ness on the floor of the stock exchange. ment skills because the Marine Corps pushed during the day, go to school at night, and I paid my transportation from Long Island, responsibility down to the smallest level. The have a great time with my family on the had my lunch, and came back; I didn’t have strength, skills, and self-confidence I learned weekend. Joyce is the best thing that ever any money left by the end of the week. At in the Marine Corps I took with me for the happened to me in my life. the end of the summer, he said, ‘What did rest of my life. That experience, plus my you think?’ And I said, ‘I’ll tell you one family, my religion, my education, and my My Adelphi thing, I’m never ever going to work on Wall business experience, gave me the building I was very grateful for everything I learned Street.’ The lesson I learned was to never blocks that I continue to rely on. from the School of Business at Adelphi. say never about anything. But when I Adelphi had a stimulating program in those worked at the NYSE, I took an interest in a Once I came out of the military and was days, in which you had to take 70 percent wide variety of things. I was very fortunate married, I wanted to learn something of your courses in liberal arts and 30 percent to start at the bottom, so by the time I was about computers to help me run my busi- in your major which, for me, was business. a specialist for 10 years or so, I knew all the ness, so I went to Adelphi and asked if I The dean of the business school in those different steps in the execution and clearing could take a couple of computer courses. days was a gentleman named Jim Bender. of the back office. My father died in 1966 And then I decided that maybe it was He was a true entrepreneur and an inspira- when I was a young man, so the running of time to finish my education rather than tion to all who came in contact with him. the firm, Phelan and Co., fell to me. Then I worry about it for the rest of my life. found myself on the board of governors of I had to start all over again. I went at night Adelphi, like all institutions, had a dark peri- the NYSE in 1971 for two years. Then they and it took six years. I thought the liberal od in the mid-’90s, but it has emerged much reorganized the Exchange, and I found arts education that you received in those stronger due, in large part, to a great faculty, myself back on the board of governors days was excellent. I had a couple of fine administration, a wonderful Board, and in 1974. I became vice chairman in 1975, English teachers, like Dr. Bell, who taught an exceptional president in Bob Scott. which was a voluntary job. In 1980, they a writing course, and Dr. Molly, who needed a president and the board asked The comprehensive campaign that is under- taught art appreciation, who were wonder- me to become president and chief operat- way is extremely important because, not ful. I took art because I thought it would ing officer. only will it improve the physical plant of be easy and I was interested in the subject, the University, such as the theatre, art, and but it turned out to be one of the more Three years later, when I was in my late athletic facilities, but it will also provide difficult courses. Her final exam was a 40s, they offered me the opportunity to additional money so that the University can hundred slides, and you had to record who become chairman and chief executive attract the finest students. Adelphi is in the the artists were and at what point in their officer of the New York Stock Exchange, midst of a renaissance, and has regained its delphi is in the midst careers they had done this painting. You which I naturally accepted. rightful place as a premier educational insti- had to go to a major museum like the tution on Long Island and in the greater Metropolitan Museum of Art and look of a renaissance, and has From Marine to Scholar New York region. By the way, did I men- A at different paintings by different artists tion that I’m extremely proud to be an As a student, I went to college for two years and do a critique of their work. from the ages of 18 to 20, and for a variety Adelphi graduate? regained its rightful place as a of reasons, I got bored and joined the Marine My Family John J. Phelan, Jr. B.B.A. ’70, ’87 (Hon.), a Corps. I spent three years in the Marines, former chairman and CEO of the New I am married to a wonderful English woman, including a year of combat in Korea. When York Stock Exchange, is a Trustee Emeritus premier educational institution. I went into the military, I had lost a lot of Joyce, for 52 years. The English love their of Adelphi and honorary co-chair of weight. One day, I was ordered to go down language and are very good at it. She read The Campaign for Adelphi. to the hospital to see a doctor, who was a a lot and had an interest in art and in the As Told to Erin Walsh major. He offered me a medical discharge, opera. We had a fine time while I was going Adelphi_Mag_Fall_07 10/31/07 5:34 PM Page 24

24 Cover Story Fall 2007 MY ADELPHI

Adam McKeown Windows of Opportunity

Literature professors are rightfully expected not just to teach students students pursue studies that are challenging, rewarding, and meaningful to them, their a skill, but also to put them in touch with the intangible values we career fields will define themselves in time. associate with the great books, intangible values students hope will The reason is that when students decide at age 20 that they must have a specific career prepare them to meet challenges and overcome obstacles on the way in order to have a good life, they are, in a to achieving their goals. I take this responsibility very seriously, but way, playing the role of the weak com- mander who assigns tasks without thinking I also believe it is important to help students think about what about the larger intent. In so doing, they achieving goals really means. For that insight, I draw not only on stifle their creativity. They close windows of opportunity to do more and achieve college education the great books, but alsoon my “other” life as a Marine. more than they might have imagined. As a young officer, I learned the concept of to accomplish things the commander They shut themselves down. “commander’s intent,” which, in essence, is a might not have thought possible. If we A college education is designed to create A is designed to create clear articulation of the outcome you want, did our jobs right, we were told, our people windows of opportunity—chances for stu- as opposed to a simple list of tasks you should come to us and say, “I know what dents not only to fulfill the intents that want accomplished. If officers fall into the your intentions are, but I just discovered windows of opportunity—chances brought them to college, but also to dis- habit of telling their subordinates exactly something that could let us do even more cover ways of satisfying those intents that what they are supposed to do instead of than you imagined.” they might not have thought of before. for students not only to fulfill the telling them what the intent is and letting For that reason, I encourage students to them figure out how to accomplish it, the Most people who go to college have goals. find the work that rewards and challenges whole system of command and control Often, those goals are career-oriented. In intents that brought them to them—whatever it may be—and trust that grinds to a halt. When you give people a many cases, they are quite specific. A stu- they can find a career doing it. Trust is the list of chores to do, they do them, but they dent’s goal may be to become a doctor or a most difficult and most important part of college, but also to discover often do not do anything else. They shut lawyer, a teacher or a physicist, or a writer. the whole process. When good command- down. Their sense of autonomy is crushed. Having such goals is important, but think- ers give intents and not tasks, they must Their creativity is stifled. ing about how we assign these goals to our- ways of satisfying those intents selves and what kind of orders we give our- place a great deal of trust in their people. Creativity is crucial to academic pursuits, selves is also crucial. We must think about Students have to place this trust in them- that they might not have but we don’t often think of it as crucial to what our larger intents are and not just selves. Trusting ourselves is tough, but a military operation. Without creativity up about the tasks we need to accomplish. when we learn to do it, we often find that and down the chain of command, however, the world is full of opportunities we never thought of before. the mission is usually compromised for the When I talk to my students at Adelphi noticed before, chances to make our lives simple reason that the commander cannot about the professional goals they have set richer and more meaningful than we ever think of everything and cannot know for themselves, I will usually say that my thought we could. everything. We were trained to teach our professional goal for them is to have a good life. Students often assume that a good life Adam McKeown in an assistant professor people to think for themselves and create in the English Department. conditions that encouraged them to do so. will be the natural byproduct of achieving With this approach, they can find out what their career goals—that by becoming a works best for them; they can improvise, doctor or a lawyer or a physicist or a teacher and, above all, they can exploit “windows of or a writer according to plan, everything opportunity”—chances not only to satisfy else will take care of itself. My experience the intent quickly and efficiently, but also has been that just the opposite is true: when Adelphi_Mag_Fall_07 10/31/07 5:34 PM Page 26

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Kenneth A. McClane, Jr.

In September, I began my sixth year as an Adelphi Trustee. When I first came to Adelphi to read a poem at the inauguration of President Robert A. Scott in 2001, I had little notion that I would begin a relationship that would happily teach me much.

In all honesty, I knew very little about the should be. As one student recently told generosity, passion, and ethics all interre- University before I visited. I had not me, “I can’t see my life as separate from late. It is a difficult calculus, but this is a attended Adelphi, and all of my education those about me.” Well, as we say in the school that thrives on challenge. had been at Cornell, where I presently African American community, “Preach.” teach. Indeed, it was at Cornell where I When I first became a member of the Board first met President Scott, who acted as my Still, what impresses me most about of Trustees—and I’m a poet, please remem- advisor for my four years of undergraduate Adelphi’s students is that so many of them ber—I thought that the other members, studies, and who, then as now, I consider a are the first in their families to attend col- those more practical in their expertise, great mentor. I’m now, I guess, legally “his lege. Indeed, many students work during would have little use for my small wisdom. boss,” but if I do anything well, I owe much the term in order to finance their educa- Poets, whatever our value, are not, well, the of it to his wise counsel. Dr. Scott champi- tion, which, by the way, was also the case best vessels for financial management. But oned my poetry when I was a mere novi- with many of the Adelphi alumni on the what I’ve found on the Board—and this is tiate, and I thank him for it to this day. And Board of Trustees. I’ve met students who, Adelphi’s legacy to the core—is a group of he was a superb advisor. He often invited while taking a rigorous schedule and vol- various individuals, variously impassioned, me to his home, and when my parents unteering for hospice, work in the library, who love Adelphi, and, just as dramatically, came to graduation, they stayed with his and the shopping center, and at the local celebrate even ramshackle me. There are family. Students at Adelphi, I know, appre- bank. While not financially wealthy, these lawyers, accountants, educators, and busi- ciate his great accessibility. And he remains students are rich with spirit. ness scions; there are people of every politi- a veritable wellspring of generative energy. cal persuasion; and there are people who are And the faculty is deeply committed to unreserved, some a bit shy. But each is a cat- Adelphi is a great university, and this is not teaching. In the last six years, I have seen alyzing spirit. I may not always agree with idle puffery. I’m always struck by Adelphi’s the application files of more than 150 new my fellow Board members, but I have enor- diversity, which seems endemic to its mis- faculty members—a number of new hires mous respect for them, for they demonstrate sion. It is America as it should be—a con- probably unparalled in American education. what is best in us—a will to listen, an ability ’m always struck by gress of people from every ethnic group And all of these men and women are first to take one’s position seriously, and a respect and social class, a Whitmanic paean! I rate. It is incredible to see such an abun- for the passionate outsider. I Adelphi’s diversity, which seems admire the students for their divergent dance of talent, and yet it means that with ambitions, their striving to be so many Adelphi’s new opulence, we have to assure Adelphi, in sum, celebrates our rich human- things—nurses, lawyers, teachers, poets, that the University properly stewards this ity. I’m proud to be a small part of it. endemic to its mission. and dancers. I admire their great passion rich resource. Young faculty members take their cues from the environment they inhab- Adelphi University Trustee Kenneth for their chosen fields and their delight in A. McClane, Jr. is the W.E.B. DuBois it; as smart people they understand the It is America as it should be. the accomplishments of their fellow class- Professor of English at Cornell University, mates. For Adelphi, along with its array of world they face, and will try to adapt to it. and a celebrated poet and essayist. practical instruction, also instills the value Under the fine administrative leadership of of service. Students are encouraged to President Scott, Provost Marcia G. Welsh, see the world as it is, which, of course, and the deans, we have sought to make is essential, but also to re-imagine it as it Adelphi an institution where wisdom, Adelphi_Mag_Fall_07 10/31/07 5:34 PM Page 28

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George Stricker Timothy Beaucage ’07

I came to Adelphi in 1963 as the youngest The program reached the heights that it In high school, when my teacher invited That year, and, later, my last year at out the help of faculty and administrators member of the faculty, and younger than did, in large part, because of the talented students to apply for a scholarship to a stu- Adelphi, were the best and perhaps most who saw potential in me, and recognized a good many of the students. When I left and devoted faculty. I enjoyed working dent ambassador program in Great Britain, difficult of my life. We arrived in Germany the importance of hands-on experience. Adelphi 41 years later, I was older than all with such dedicated colleagues, and they I was hugely excited. My family’s funds four days prior to 9/11. Such a transforma- of the students and almost all the faculty. continue to include several of my best were limited and such travel seemed out of tive event for the United States provided a Through initiatives like the Alliance Toward I had progressed from assistant professor friends. Some of the faculty members reach. I understood the importance of unique experience for an American living Harnessing International Opportunities to distinguished research professor, with have successfully contributed some of applying oneself when opportunities arose. abroad. Issues related to the attacks, such International Youth Symposium, National a decade stint of serving as dean of the the most important publications in the I was selected out of many applicants, and as the war in Afghanistan and religious Model United Nations, and by serving as Derner Institute along the way. field, not only in psychodynamic psy- following my participation in the program, intolerance, particularly affected American one of six U.S. delegates to the Danish chology, but also in related areas of psy- I was determined to exchange students across the globe. I had Atlantic Youth Seminar, I met engaged, There is much that I remember, and much chology as well. They have brought study abroad again. never studied German before, and so motivated, and intelligent students who that I am grateful for. prominence to the program and added The next year, I men- expressing myself was extraordinarily have further inspired me. From my mentors luster to the education of the students. tored a student from difficult, particularly when the desire and Professor Katie Laatikainen and Professor At the time of my arrival, Adelphi already Germany who was demand to do so was prominent. I devel- George K. Russell, I developed interests in had an American Psychological Associa- However, if I were asked to name the participating in the oped the passion and determination to the environment, international relations, tion-approved program in clinical psy- one thing that stands out in my mind Congress-Bundestag learn how to communicate and create foreign policy, teaching, learning, and chology, and that approval has been main- from my years at Adelphi, I would skip Youth Exchange pro- bonds with others. peace building. I’ve learned the importance tained continuously ever since. The pro- the excellence of the program and the gram, to which I then of making a difference in the world, no gram had been conceived and developed talent of the faculty and go straight to applied. I was selected A Jordanian/Palestinian girl became my matter how small, for any good deed can by Gordon F. Derner, in whose honor the the students. It is my peculiarity that I as a finalist and soon first friend. We challenged each other improve the lives of others. One could say Institute is now named. It was a program think of the students I taught as my stu- left for Berlin for throughout the year, but always in the con- that I am an idealist who tries to work in willing to train students for the practice dents, even many years after they have one year. text of friendship. I was eventually consid- realistic but always innovative terms. of clinical psychology, a goal desired by graduated and become important con- ered a part of her family, and sharing expe- most applicants, but surprisingly, at the tributing psychologists in their own riences with her such as Ramadan in a large Graduating from Adelphi means much to time, a program unusual in that goal. It right. There are people whom I still con- city like Berlin, particularly for someone me on many different levels. During my last proved to be a leader of what has come to sider my students who were at Adelphi in from a 99.9 percent Caucasian rural town, semester here, my father passed away, and be known as the professional psychology the 1960s, and whose children also have was extraordinarily revealing. My interest within a month, I lost a very close personal movement, leading to the development of become my students. So be it. It was my in understanding how others live and what friend. I was left with an empty home, and a group of programs that now train about greatest pleasure to work with them and There is much their beliefs are grew. For this reason, I a great deal of responsibility for a 22-year- half of the students in clinical psychology contribute in some small way to their devel- went to college near New York City and old college student. Without the supporting in the country. It also was a program com- opment, often personal as well as profes- chose to major in international studies. community of friends at Adelphi and my mitted to training in psychodynamic psy- sional. I am still pleased to hear from them, that I remember, family, I am not certain I could have perse- chology, and although it wasn’t and isn’t and do, although from some more than Once I entered Adelphi’s Honors College, vered and made it through to graduation. I unique in this regard, it is one of a very others. And that is as it should be; they do thanks to the personal touches of Dean owe Adelphi University, its faculty, admin- few remaining, and it remains the best grow up and move on. Now, although I Richard Garner, Associate Dean Diane istration, and students a great deal of thanks at it. I have been proud to be associated may not have grown up, I also have moved and much that Della-Croce, and Professor Marie-Louise for everything they have given me over the with this approach, and pleased that it on, but I will always remember my days at Vazquez, I rapidly devoured the interna- past four years, and will continue to give is being maintained. Adelphi, and my involvement with these tional relations curriculum. Adelphi was me. Adelphi was my springboard. talented and stimulating young people. I am grateful for. perfect for me in many ways, most impor- tantly because its faculty and administra- Timothy Beaucage ’07 is a 2007 Fulbright Scholar in Germany. George Stricker served as professor, dean, tion seemed to truly care about the stu- and the only distinguished research profes- – George Stricker dents, their interests and passions, and sor of the Gordon F. Derner Institute of their futures. What sets Adelphi apart is Advanced Psychological Studies. Adelphi that education here is about fostering has launched the George Stricker Fund in Psychology in his honor. growth in individuals. I never would have experienced some of the things I did with- Adelphi_Mag_Fall_07 10/31/07 5:34 PM Page 30

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Dilcia Granville Victor Strauss ’59

M.S.W. ’98, Ph.D. ’07 About 10 years ago, I was listening to a One of my friends who was going to er in the United States. I did well and was radio show discussion between two people Adelphi was a neighbor of the president, going be sent to Texas, when my dad called Success of a Perpetual Student who had dyslexia. They were describing and another friend also knew somebody and asked me to join his painting business. that they couldn’t spell, that they had a who knew President (Paul Dawson) Eddy. hard time reading. So, between the two of them, I got an Adelphi had shown me that when someone appointment with Dr. Eddy. At lunch, Dr. believes in himself, he can accomplish what- “A diamond cannot be polished without friction, I could never spell very well. Reading, as Eddy looked at me and asked, “What makes ever he intends to. I was able to apply this much as I loved it, had long been a chal- you think you can go to college?” I said, philosophy to help my father grow his busi- nor the person perfected without trials.” lenge. I realized I was dyslexic. “I want to learn.” He said, “I’ll let you take ness. I helped him win lucrative government contracts. Whatever goals I set out to do in – Chinese Proverb three courses as a non-matriculated student, but one of them has to be remedial English. the painting and construction field, I achieved. If you pass those courses, we’ll accept you.” This proverb encapsulates my life’s journey. Although a heady experience, attaining a Today, Strauss Painting is probably the Throughout, education has been both a college degree was a stepping stone toward I picked out a history course, an economics most diversified painting contractor. It took source of friction and a safe harbor from my long-term goal of obtaining my doctor- class, and remedial English. I passed all three years to accomplish this. I always wanted life’s travails. Education, particularly my ate. I took a break from school to raise courses. The thirst for learning really came to paint a bridge because that was the Adelphi experience, has ignited my profes- a family and pursue my new career. After over me, and I read outside my classes. biggest challenge in the painting field, and sional career, my community activism, my graduating from Queens College, I started I remember reading St. Thomas Aquinas. I wound up painting virtually all of the spiritual being, and my diverse interests. working at the United States Food and Drug My Adelphi degrees, first my master’s and It was very difficult for me. I would have bridges in New York City. I painted most Administration as a consumer safety officer. more recently my Ph.D., have given me an to read a page three times to get it straight. of the famous landmarks in New York City, I was born in the Dominican Republic, the entrée into a field of magnificent values and But I enjoyed it because I was learning. including Gracie Mansion, Central Park second of five siblings. We left when I was A family tragedy would take me back to integrity. Soon after earning my M.S.W., I Zoo, Radio City Music Hall, Yankee 12 to join my father, who had migrated to education. In 1995, my son was killed when took on a new role as a public affairs specialist I wanted to graduate from college. I real- Stadium, the Statue of Liberty, Central Puerto Rico in the midst of a civil war at a drunk driver impacted his car. I enrolled at the F.D.A., representing the F.D.A. at major ized that a college degree could open up a Synagogue, the Penninsula Hotel, the New home. My family experienced the vicissi- in Adelphi’s social work master’s program conferences, seminars, task forces, and forums whole new world. York Public Library, and Grand Central tudes that define life for poor immigrants as a way of coping with the horrible loss. at the national and international levels. Station, among others. Many of the jobs Victor Strauss’s ’59 I started off as an accounting major and later who relocate to a foreign country and cul- painting company were multi-million dollar contracts. ture. Throughout, education remained a I found solace in school. Adelphi filled Through my involvement in Adelphi’s won accolades for switched to be a business management its restoration of constant. My parents didn’t have the chance my spirit when I thought nothing would. C.O.A.C.H. (Count on Alumni for Career Manhattan’s historic major. Throughout grade school and high I consider myself extremely fortunate and to finish high school and had started work- I needed to understand the complexity Help) Program, I have been able to offer Central Synagogue, school, I was interested in art, and at Adelphi, look for ways that I can give back. I am a a masterpiece of ing at a young age. They emphasized edu- of missing my son and be consumed in a needed guidance to current students and faux painting. I had the chance to take some excellent longtime board member and now vice cation as a way out of such economic strug- productive process. The M.S.W. program fellow alumni. In a short time, I’ve advised art courses. The artistic skills I gained at president of the board of The Bridge, Inc., gle. I knew early on that education was not fulfilled both of these quests. The studies students on applying for jobs in the govern- I never read a novel Adelphi had a big impact on my career. which offers mental health services and merely a choice, but a necessity. themselves provided me with new knowl- ment and private sectors and even connect- until I got into col- housing for homeless adults. Adelphi was a universe away from high edge of how to heal myself, and the work- ed a fellow alumna with an agency that lege. I read classic school. My high school teachers had written I also particularly enjoy speaking to I was a mother at 20, and moved with my load was a welcome source of distraction. offered her a job. comics as a kid. My me off as stupid, but my Adelphi professors students in Adelphi’s Learning Disabilities husband and young son to New York when I kept busy pursuing 16 credits at a time, grade school experi- I know it is my responsibility to contribute recognized my intelligence and my ability Program and sharing with them the lessons I was 22. A year later, our daughter was putting in 21 hours at an internship, keep- ence was dismal. My teachers never took to society and serve as a role model to to succeed. They kept telling us we were I learned from Adelphi and from life—that born. Despite the demands of motherhood ing up with a full-time and demanding job, any interest in me. However, I never failed women of all backgrounds. My achieve- the cream of the crop. That stimulated me. my own success is within me and depends and earning a living, college remained a and caring for a family. I barely had time anything, except Spanish. priority. With significant financial aid, I to breathe. While I grieved silently, I found ments and the respect I have earned are on determination and a willingness to ask I was the first member of my family to was able to pursue an associate’s degree in crucial social and intellectual support in a the fruits of my education. Others—my I only hung around with really bright kids. questions and pursue the answers. graduate from college. My parents, who mental health at LaGuardia Community close-knit study group. parents, my teachers, my classmates— They all applied to colleges. The college had emigrated from Russia, didn’t have Victor Strauss is president of College. Even with the assistance, I could contributed to my knowledge and accom- that came to everybody’s attention in high such an opportunity. Strauss Painting. barely afford the books and other expens- But my Adelphi experience would not stop plishments. It’s my turn to return the favor. school was Adelphi. Three of my friends there. Within months of earning my M.S.W., As told to Bonnie Eissner es. In 1990, I completed a bachelor’s degree were applying. I submitted the application After graduation, I got a job as a management I was back at Adelphi, on the way to earning Dilcia Granville M.S.W. ’98, Ph.D. ’07 is in health management at Queens College. a public affairs specialist with the F.D.A. to Adelphi and a couple of other schools. Of consultant for the third largest Rayon produc- my long-sought Ph.D. in social work. course, I got rejected by every one of them. Adelphi_Mag_Fall_07 10/31/07 5:34 PM Page 32

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Hugh Crean Excellence While most great European museums’ lineage can be

traced to royal private collections, the most renowned HONORED Since 2002, Adelphi has recognized American collections on public display were largely tenured and untenured faculty with its annual Teaching Excellence Awards, amassed through private philanthropy over the past and in 2006 introduced a teaching award for part-time faculty. This past spring, Provost and Senior Vice Pres- century and a half, according to Dr. Crean. ident for Academic Affairs Marcia G. Welsh initiated two awards to honor faculty for first-rate scholarship and service, and as a result, the 2007 awards committee was flooded with a record number of nominations.

The Teaching Excellence Awards went to College of Arts and Sciences SCHOLARLY Department of Biology Professor George K.Russell, Ruth S. Ammon School of Education Assistant Professor Laraine Wallowitz, and PUR SUITS part-time faculty member Mary Jean McCarthy, also from the Ruth S. Ammon School of Education. Derner Bringing Art to the Masses Institute Associate Professor Mark Hilsenroth won Adelphi’s first Amount Awarded $50,000 National Endowment for the Arts that philanthropy and the nation’s social histo- end up on display in public institutions, as Excellence in Faculty Scholarship and To Professor Hugh Crean, will enable him to produce The Collectors, ry, says Dr. Crean. It will also focus on those of their predecessors have, or if they Creative Work Award, and College Department of Art and Art History, a documentary series for PBS, he can how these collections fit into the larger will remain in the hands of individuals or of Arts and Sciences Department College of Arts and Sciences now share his findings with the public. context of the history of art as a discipline. corporate entities, visible for eternity to of Chemistry Professor Stephen Z. From National Endowment for the Arts only a fortunate few, says Dr. Crean. Goldberg received the first The series will examine not only individ- “The American museum, as an institution, This uniquely American approach to Excellence in Faculty Service Award. ual collectors and philanthropists such as is one of the greatest cultural institutions “At stake in these decisions is the future art collecting has long fascinated Dr. Henry Clay Frick, Andrew Mellon, and of democratic origin,” says Dr. Crean. of the American museum as a great public Crean. For a number of years, he has J.P. Morgan, but also how the history of institution, one that should not be taken given lectures and gallery talks at the The Collectors will also focus on contem- collecting meshes with the social, cultur- for granted,” he says. Metropolitan Museum of Art on this porary collectors and examine whether al, and historical world of both American topic, but thanks to a grant from the the collections being assembled today will —By Erin Walsh Adelphi_Mag_Fall_07 10/31/07 5:34 PM Page 34

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Analyzing the Treatment Process APPOINTMENTS 2007 Wilma Bucci Amount Awarded $20,000 Working with a research group including To Professor Wilma Bucci, Gordon F. Derner Institute Assistant Professor Carolyn Derner Institute, and Dr. Leon Hoffman, Springer, Dr. Bucci and her team will apply training and supervising analyst at the the measures to identify changes in the treat- Wahiba Abu-Rass Shawn Kaplan Paul Rukavina New York Psychoanalytic Institute ment approach during the 1950s through Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor From American Psychoanalytic the 1990s and to distinguish treatments eval- School of Social Work Department of Philosophy Department of Health Studies, Physical Association uated as successful and unsuccessful. College of Arts and Sciences Education, and Human Performance Science Kenya Beard Ruth S. Ammon School of Education Dr. Bucci and Dr. Hoffman are applying The researchers hope the results of the Clinical Assistant Professor Joan Kearney computerized measures developed in the study will have a direct application to School of Nursing Associate Professor Tamara Sewell context of Dr. Bucci’s multiple code theo- training therapists. School of Nursing Assistant Professor ry to analyze treatment notes taken by Andrea Begel Department of Curriculum and Instruction therapists in training over the past 50 “The measures may potentially be applied Assistant Professor Joanne Metcalf Ruth S. Ammon School of Education years at the New York Psychoanalytic to ongoing treatments to trace treatment Department of Art and Art History Visiting Assistant Professor Institute Treatment Center. progress and allow early identification of College of Arts and Sciences Department of Music Shilpi Sinha difficulties that may then be addressed in The multiple code theory is a general psycho- College of Arts and Sciences Assistant Professor supervision,” says Dr. Bucci. logical theory of emotional information pro- Matthias Foellmer Department of Curriculum and Instruction Assistant Professor Carl Mirra Ruth S. Ammon School of Education cessing that is compatible with current work in —By Erin Walsh cognitive science and affective neuroscience Department of Biology Associate Professor and related fields, according to Dr. Bucci. College of Arts and Sciences Department of Curriculum and Instruction In Han Song Ruth S. Ammon School of Education Assistant Professor Anne Gibbone ’00, M.A. ’02 School of Social Work Assistant Professor Subadra Panchanadeswaran

Mariano Torras Department of Health Studies, Assistant Professor Christopher Storm Hispanics’ Positive Economic Impact on Long Island Physical Education, and Human School of Social Work Assistant Professor Performance Science Department of Mathematics and Ruth S. Ammon School of Education Anne Griswold Peirce Computer Science To Associate Professor Mariano Torras, of the tax benefit to Long Island. Data in the Professor and Associate Dean for College of Arts and Sciences School of Business report indicate that the Hispanic community Daryl Gordon Academic Affairs From Horace Hagedorn Foundation $ yielded 925 million in local taxes, while Assistant Professor School of Nursing Priya Wadhera utilizing only $723 million in services. Dr. Torras’s study, “The Economic Impact Department of Curriculum and Instruction Assistant Professor Ruth S. Ammon School of Education Alice Pennisi Department of Languages and of the Hispanic Population on Long Island, According to Horace Hagedorn Foundation Visiting Assistant Professor International Studies New York,” co-authored by Curtis Skinner Executive Director Darren Sandow, the Y’vonne Gray Department of Curriculum and Instruction College of Arts and Sciences of Pelliparius Consulting and released in study has sparked an important dialogue Assistant Professor Ruth S. Ammon School of Education May 2007, has drawn overdue attention to within the Long Island community about the Long Island Hispanic population’s con- School of Nursing issues of diversity and immigration. Mr. Sarah Pomerantz tribution to the local economy. Funded by Sandow says the study was needed to dispel Clarilee Hauser Assistant Professor the Horace Hagedorn Foundation, the common misconceptions about the region’s Assistant Professor University Libraries study was modeled on a similar one of the Hispanic community. Hispanic population in North Carolina. School of Nursing “This is about truth and facts,” he says. Thomas Reiner The Hagedorn Foundation report shows Stephen Holzemer Ph.D. ’90 Assistant Professor that Hispanics contribute nearly $5.7 billion Mr. Sandow and Dr. Torras plan to update Associate Professor Gordon F. Derner Institute of to the Long Island economy and have the study annually. School of Nursing Advanced Psychological Studies helped create more than 52,000 jobs. Dr. Torras says he was most surprised by the size —By Farrah Mohsin ’07

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Puchala, and Roger A. Coate, International December 2006. She presented at two pro- Derner Institute Organization in a Divided World, Pearson, 2007. fessional conferences: Electrochemical Detec- tion of Catechol Neurotransmitter in the Pres- Robert Bornstein published Dependent Faculty Highlights Deborah Little (Anthropology and ence of Ascorbic Acid at Conducting Poly Personality Disorder: Effective Time-limited Sociology) presented ‘Sit home and collect (2,2-bithiophene) Platinum Electrode at 232ND Therapy in Current Psychiatry, Vol. 6, the check’: The Role of Race and Class in American Chemical Society National Meet- 37–45, January 2007; From surface to depth: Explaining Consumer Behavior in an Independent ing San Francisco, CA, September 2006 and, Diagnosis and Assessment in Personality in Living Center, at the Eastern Sociological with J. Johnson, N. Podlubanaya, IrOx Pathology Clinical Psychology: Science Arts and Sciences Bézout in the Frederick V. Pohle Colloqui- James Dooley (Biology) and his master’s and Practice, Vol. 14, 99–102, June 2007; Society, Philadelphia, PA, March 2007. based Fuel Acidity Sensor, at PITTCON um on the History of Mathematics at student Lizandra Jimenez presented the and Might the Rorschach be a Projective Test 2007, The 58TH Pittsburgh Conference Regina Axelrod (Political Science) Adelphi University, December 2006; poster, Preliminary Molecular Phylogeny of Traci Levy (Political Science) and Elizabeth After All? Social Projection of an Undesired and Exposition on Analytical Chemistry received a grant from the Fulbright Senior Cramer’s Paradox from Euler to Bézout, in the the Tilefishes, at the annual meeting of the Palley (School of Social Work) presented A Trait Alters Rorschach Oral Dependency and Applied Spectroscopy, Chicago, IL, Specialists Program to lecture at the Uni- joint session of the American Mathemati- Society for Integrative and Comparative Public Ethic of Care and Educational Policy: Scores in the Journal of Personality Assess- February 2007. She also presented two versity of Economics, Prague on public cal Society (AMS) and the Mathematical Biology, Phoenix, AZ, January 2007. The Impact of No Child Left Behind on Gifted ment, Vol. 88, 1–15, June 2007. He present- invited lectures on IrOx based Fuel Acidity policy analysis, interest groups, federal- Association of America (MAA) on the Education at the Annual Meeting of the ed: Might the Rorschach be a Projective Test Anton Dudley (English) presented: The Sensor at Wright State University, February ism, and theories of political analysis. She History of Mathematics, New Orleans, Western Political Science Association in After All? Social Projection of an Undesired Lake’s End, hotINK 2007, International 2007 and at the American Chemical Society will be collaborating on the development LA, January 2007; Leonhard Euler in the Class- Las Vegas, NV, March 2007. She and Dr. Trait Alters Rorschach Oral Dependency Festival of Play Readings, Stella Adler Long Island section, March 2007. of syllabi for a graduate public policy pro- room at St. John’s University, March 2007; Palley revised and co-presented their paper, Scores and The Rorschach Oral Dependency Conservatory, NY, January 2007; Antarc- gram, lecturing at the Environment and and The Evolution of Mathematical Ideas in U.S. Education Policy: Liberal Inadequacies Scale: Construct Validity and Clinical Utility tica, Intentional Theatre Group’s All Cristina Zaccarini (History) presented Public Administration graduate program Personal Correspondence: Euler and D’Alembert, at the annual meeting of the Society for Work/All Play #1, Walkerspace, NY, and the Care Alternative, at Yeshiva Univer- The Sinification of Western Medicine in the and developing exchange and study at Suffolk County Community College, Personality Assessment, Arlington, VA, February 2007; Honor and the River, Luna sity’s Wurzweiler School of Social Work’s Nanking Decade at Medicine and Culture: abroad programs. She was an invited par- March 2007. He organized the fifth annu- March 2007; with C. Craver-Lemley, D. Stage, NJ, February 2007; Pleaching the conference, Celebrating a Tradition of Chinese-Western Medical Exchange, ticipant at a Wilton Park conference, al meeting of the Euler Society, of which Alexander, C. Zammit, and M. Manning, Coffin Sisters, New Works/New Haven Caring, May 2007. The Ricci Institute, University of San Ensuring Europe’s Future Energy Security, he is president, in Albany, NY, and pre- Differential Mere Exposure Effects for Identi- Festival, CT, February 2007; and Getting Francisco, CA, March 2007. and rapporteur of the working group, sented his paper on Euler and the Theory of Jennifer Maloney (Art and Art History) cal Faces With Contrasting Race Labels at Home, At Hand Theatre Company, NY, TH Integrating Europe’s Energy Markets, January Equations, summer 2006. He organized exhibited in two shows, New Work at the 78 annual meeting of the Eastern May 2007. Psychological Association, Boston, MA, 22–25, 2007, Steyning, United Kingdom. the MAA short course, Leonhard Euler— Adelphi University, Garden City, NY; and Business She gave an invited lecture, Public Policy March 2007; with S. H. Gold, Comorbidity Looking Back After 300 Years, at the Joint Carson Fox (Art and Art History) pre- a group exhibition at the 404 Gallery, Making in the U.S.: Agenda Setting, at the of Personality Disorders and Somatization Mathematics Meeting, New Orleans, LA, sented Double Take at the College Art Brooklyn, NY, January 2007. David Prottas presented, with R.E. University of Economics, Prague, October Disorder: A Meta-Analytic Review and, January 2007, in which he presented his Association, NY, February 2007. Kopelman and A.L. Davis, Douglas 2006. She published Trebien Pollard’s (Performing Arts) with C. Craver-Lemley, D. Alexander, C. Why Nuclear Energy paper, D’Alembert, Clairaut and Lagrange: Euler McGregor’s Theory X/Y: Development of a Is Not The Answer in International Relations world premiere evening-length work Zammit, and S. Grotzinger, Mental Rotation and the French Mathematical Community.He Margaret Gray (Political Science) co-edit- Construct Valid Measure at the Society for of Stimuli and the Mere Exposure Effect at and Security Network, Case Study Series, ed with Carlos Decena, The Border Next entitled Color Codes: A Point of Hue Industrial and Organizational Psychology, organized the MAA session, Euler in the the annual meeting of the Association for WWW.ISN.ETHZ.CH, March 2007; and The Door: New York Migraciones, Social Text, was showcased as part of Joyce SoHo’s NY, April 2007. Classroom, New Orleans, LA, January Psychological Science, Washington, European Commission and Member States: Conflict Vol. 24 no. 3 (88), fall 2006. She also wrote performances series, July 2007. 2007, in which he presented his paper, D.C., May 2007. over Nuclear Safety in Perspectives in The Cen- with Carlos Decena, the introduction, Putting Shibin Sheng published The Effects of Price Functions vs. Equations in Euler’s Work. He Eric Touya (Languages and International tral European Review of International Affairs, Transnationalism to Work: An Interview with Discount and Product Complementarity on Mark Hilsenroth published: with J. Charnas, organized the AMS session, History of Studies) presented Reading Camus in the 21ST 26, 5–22, summer 2006. Filmmaker Alex Rivera, 1–12;131–138. Consumer Evaluations of Bundle Components J. Zodan, and D. Streiner, Criterion Based Mathematics on Leonhard Euler’s Century: A Reading and Analysis of The Plague in the Journal of Marketing Theory and Training For Rorschach Scoring in Training and Robert Bradley (Mathematics and Com- Tercentenary, at the Stevens Institute, in the Colloquium on Literature and the Lawrence Hobbie (Biology) served on a Practice,Vol. 15, No. 1, winter 2007. Education in Professional Psychology,1, puter Science) co-edited with C. Edward April 2007, in which he presented his grant review panel for the U.S. Department Human Condition, Adelphi University, 125–134, 2007; with J. DeFife, M. Blake, Sandifer, and wrote the introduction for paper, Euler and the Prehistory of Statistics. Joyce Silberstang chaired the panel, of Agriculture external grants program, Garden City, NY, April 2007. and T. Cromer, The Effects of Borderline Leonhard Euler: Life, Work and Legacy, Elsevier, High Stakes Interviews: Techniques for Martha Cooley (English) and Washington, D.C., June 2007. Pathology on Short-Term Psychodynamic January 2007. The volume includes his Lawrence Susan Weisser (English) participated in a Maximizing Recall and Minimizing Psychotherapy for Depression in Psychothera- article, Euler, D’Alembert and the Logarithm Sullivan presented Literature from the “Axis panel on Jane Eyre following a performance Deception at the 22nd Annual Society for Margaret Lally (Performing Arts) directed py Research, 17, 175–188, 2007; and, with J. Function. His translation of Euler’s article, of Evil” at Adelphi University, February of the adaptation of the novel by The Act- Once Around the Block, Steinway Hall, New Industrial and Organizational Psychology Pinsker and M. Stein, The Clinical Utility of Sur l’utilité de mathématiques supérieures, 2007; On Moral Fiction: Writing in a Time ing Company, New York, NY, April 2007. York, NY, February 2007, and The Eden Project, Conference, New York, , April 2007. Early Memories as Predictors of Therapeutic appeared in The Early Mathematics of Leonhard of War at the Associated Writing Programs New School, New York, NY, May 2007. Alliance in Psychotherapy, 44, 96–109, 2007. Euler by C. Edward Sandifer, January 2007. Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, March Justyna Widera (Chemistry), with Suzanne Monica Yang presented An Institutional He presented: Logarithms of Negative Num- 2007; a public reading at Books Etc., Katie Laatikainen (Political Science), Lunsford, published Electrochemistry and and Learning Perspective on the Content of Lawrence Josephs presented Seduction and bers: Euler vs. d’Alembert at the College of Falmouth, ME, March 2007. She and Jennifer with Karen E. Smith, edited The European Detection of Organic and Biological Molecules Strategic Formation Choices of International Betrayal: An Overlooked Relational Dynamic New Jersey, November 2006, and at Fleischner, Sheila Kohler, and Barnet Union at the United Nations: Intersecting Such as Catechol and Ascorbic Acid at Joint Ventures in China at the Western in the online seminar, International Associ- Roger Williams University, February 2007; Schecter presented Writing History, Writing Multilateralisms. Basingstoke: Palgrave, Conducting Polyv (2,2-bithiophene) Electrode, Academy of Management Conference, ation of Relational Psychoanalysis and Psy- Theory of Equations from Leonhard Euler to Etienne Fiction at Adelphi University, April 2007. 2006. She published, with Donald J. Wright State University, Dayton, OH, Missoula, MT, March 2007. chotherapy, March 2007. Adelphi_Mag_Fall_07 10/31/07 5:29 PM Page 38

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Library Sarah Doolittle (Health Studies, Physical of Legislation Impacting Students’ Service Eligi- Social Work Education, and Human Performance Sci- bility, at the National Association of School ASK THE EXPERT Aditi Bandyopadhyay presented The ence)published Is the Extinction of High Psychologists, New York, NY, March 2007. Ellen Bogolub presented Foster Chil- Look of Search Interfaces: How Much Does School Physical Education Inevitable? in the She also presented, with A.E. Yasik, The dren’s Views of CPS Investigations and Adelphi faculty members have vast expertise It Matter? Examining Biological Abstracts on Journal of Physical Education, Recreation Effect of Attending Kindergarten on Literacy Out-of-Home Care at the New York State TH in areas that are pertinent to our lives. In Two Vendors’ Platforms at the 98 Annual and Dance, April 2007. Performance in First Grade, at the American National Association of Social Workers Conference of the Special Library Associa- this new feature, Adelphi Professors will Educational Research Association, Chicago, Conference, Albany, NY, March 2007. tion, Denver, CO, June 2007. Jean Harris (Health Studies, Physical Edu- address readers’ curiosity and concerns about IL, April 2007. cation, and Human Performance Science) Patricia Joyce presented, with Shadi everyday experience. Nursing and Emilia Zarco presented HealthNets: Miriam Pepper-Sanello (Curriculum and Martin, et al, Evidence or Anecdotes: Explor- A Public-Private Partnership for Professional Instruction) and Adrienne Andi Sosin, ing the Epistemological Tensions of Using Our first expert is College of Arts and David Keepnews presented The U.S. Nurs- Development, and, with M. J. Ludwig, Oper- Susan Eichenholtz, Lucia Buttaro, and Qualitative Research as Evidence for Prac- Sciences Assistant Professor Anna Akerman, ing Shortage and International Nurse Recruit- ationalizing Standards and Creating a Blue- Richard Edwards ’01, M.B.A. ’04 pre- tice at the Society for Social Work and who teaches in the Department of Commu- ment at Internationally Recruited Nurses: print for Best Practice, at the American sented Digital Storytelling Curriculum for Research: Bridging Disciplinary Bound- nications. She has also worked with organiza- Creating Positive Practice Environments, Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Social Justice Learners and Leaders at the aries, San Francisco, CA, January 2007. tions such as Nickelodeon and Sesame San Francisco, CA, March 2007. Recreation and Dance, National Conven- Society for Information Technology and Workshop on issues related to the impact of Suzanne Michael presented A Current tion, Baltimore, MD, March 2007. Teacher Education, San Antonio, TX, media on children’s lives. Her other scholarly Lorraine Sanders presented The Lived Profile of Long Island at the Second March 2007. She and Adrienne Andi interests include media’s potential for educa- Experience of Choosing Motherhood after Tracy Hogan (Curriculum and Instruction) Annual Conference: Embracing Cultural Sosin, Susan Eichenholtz, Patricia Ann tion, as well as the influence of motivation on Diagnosis with HIV: Women’s Voices at the presented, with D. Ness, J. Craven, S. Change, Hofstra University, Hempstead, Eastern Nurses Research Society, Provi- Marcellino and Stephen Rubin presented perceptual biases and cognitive engagement. Farenga, B. Johnson, and D.D. Johnson, NY, April 2007. dence, RI, April 2007. NCATE—A Potemkin Village on the Electronic Portfolios Implementation Strate- Bradley Zodikoff presented Potomac: Using Standards and High-Stakes gies and Impact on Teaching and Learning in Older Adults’ Ruth S. Ammon Testing to Ignore Issues of Social Justice at Graduate Education Programs at the Ameri- Access to Mental Health Services in a Subur- School of Education the American Association for the Advance- can Educational Research Association Con- ban Context: Systems Perspectives on Barriers ment of Curriculum Studies, Chicago, IL, ference, Chicago, IL, April 2007. She and and Facilitators to Treatment at Adelphi Q Angela Beale (Health Studies, Physical April 2007. Adrienne Andi Sosin, Susan Eichenholtz, Hartford Practicum Partnership Program Education, and Human Performance Sci- and Lucia Buttaro presented Organizing the Education Day, Hospice Care Network, ence) presented, with S. Lynn, A report of Gregory Letter (Health Studies, Physical Curriculum: Where Do Labor Issues Fit? and Woodbury, NY, February 2007. Does TV Harm Toddlers? Florida’s School Based Aquatic Programs at Education, and Human Performance Sci- Critical Literacy: Reading the Labor Move- “My toddler son watches about an hour or so of videos on most weekdays the American Alliance for Health, Physical ence) presented: with S. Frehlich, M. Mag- ment at the American Educational Research Education, Recreation and Dance’s Valu- yar, S. Stecyk, and A. Wrynn, Accreditation Association Conference, Chicago, IL, April while he is in day care. I’ve read different reports of the effects of television able, Viable, and Visible Annual National in Kinesiology in Higher Education: Resis- 2007. She and Adrienne Andi Sosin pre- on children’s cognitive and social development, and he watches very little Convention, Baltimore, MD, March 2007. In Memoriam tance is Futile, National Association for sented Bridging the Justification Gap in Elec- television at home. Should I be concerned about his video watching?” Kinesiology and Physical Education in Srilata Bhattacharyya (Curriculum and tronic Portfolios at the International Reading ADELPHI MOURNS THE LOSS OF Higher Education Annual Conference, — MANHATTAN MOM Instruction) presented Learning in a Cross- Association Conference, Toronto, Canada, THE FOLLOWING FACULTY: cultural Environment and Multicultural Edu- Clearwater, FL, January 2007; and Utilizing May 2007. cation—Paying Lip Service? at the American IT to Achieve Your Organization’s Market- Nora Gallagher, director of the Adelphi Educational Research Association, Chicago, ing Objectives, U.S. Youth Soccer Adidas Dante Tawfeeq (Curriculum and Instruc- University Libraries from 1945 to 1981 A tion) presented The Review of Relevant IL, April 2007. Workshop and Coaches Convention, St. Unfortunately, as with most good questions, there is no clear-cut answer! Louis, MO, March 2007. Mathematical Content for the Teaching of Madeleine (Mutnick) Lane ’59, Art Although a body of evidence suggests that preschoolers can learn from the tube, Lucia Buttaro (Curriculum and Instruc- Middle and Secondary Mathematics via a Department faculty member who taught little is known about the effects of television viewing on the very young. That said, tion) presented Myths and Misconceptions Patricia Ann Marcellino (Curriculum Methods Course: An Integrated Approach at Adelphi for 25 years due, in part, to the recent explosion of media screen options for the youngest age of Dual Language Programs at the World and Instruction) published the book chap- at the Joint Mathematical Meetings, bracket, studies suggest that the majority of children under three watch some televi- Association for Case Research Method and ter, Reflections and Team Learning at the New Orleans, LA, January 2007. Leon Lipner, Professor Emeritus, School Application, Lucca, Italy, January 2007. Intersection of Business and Education, in of Business, started in 1970 and retired in sion in a typical day. So, your toddler is not alone! The most important thing you She also presented Refugees and Exiles in Leadership at the Crossroads, edited by N.S. Rita Verma (Curriculum and Instruction) 1990, and continued to teach part-time can do is make sure that he is exposed to a variety of stimulating materials and Central and South America at the New Huber and M. Harvey. College Park: The presented 100 Educators from Around the until 1996. activities throughout his day to foster optimal sensorimotor, social, and cognitive York State Association for Bilingual Edu- James MacGregor Burns Academy of World Teaching for Peace and Human Rights, development, ideally in a warm and responsive environment. cation conference, Huntington, NY, March Leadership, 2006. She published Analyzing American Educational Research Associa- Stephen Klass, Professor Emeritus, retired 2007. She presented A Common Identity: Leadership Through Media Exploration:Where tion, Chicago, IL, April 2007. from the English Department in 2002. Moving Towards Mutual Understanding and Are The Women Leaders? in the Education Laraine Wallowitz (Curriculum and Curious about a topic that you think an Adelphi faculty member can address? Acceptance between Africans and African Leadership Review, 8, 38–50, February 2007. We also mourn the passing of two instruc- Americans, at the National Association Instruction) presented Student’s Negotiations tors associated with the Adelphi Children’s Send your question to [email protected]. Please include your full for African American, Hispanic American, Evelyn O’Connor (Curriculum and of Heteronormative Spaces at the American Theatre (later renamed the Children’s name and phone number. You will be contacted before your question is published. Native American and Asian American Stud- Instruction) presented, with A. E. Association of Curriculum Studies, Chicago, Center for Creative Arts): Deirdre Hurst ies, Baton Rouge, LA, February 2007. Yasik, Elementary School Teachers’ Knowledge IL, April 2007. du Prey and Julie Thompson. Adelphi_Mag_Fall_07 10/31/07 5:29 PM Page 40

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being on a college campus means that we’re For students who feel more comfortable going to see problems. That’s not new.” sharing their concerns with their peers, the SCC is also home to the Peer Counseling Faced with this reality, how do colleges Center, a student-staffed counseling and cri- ensure that they are providing students with sis intervention telephone call center and the services they need to cope and flourish? drop-in center.

Deborah Ramirez Adelphi offers a multitude of counseling According to Dr. Ramirez, the top five issues Sound in options not only for students, but also for fac- that students have sought treatment for since ulty, staff, and the surrounding community. the SCC’s inception are relationship issues, anxiety and panic, depression, academic The Center for Psychological Studies at problems, and loss and bereavement. Adelphi’s renowned Gordon F. Derner MIND Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies Counseling gives students an outlet to share Jonathan Jackson offers affordable, customized therapy ses- their thoughts with an unbiased professional. sions at the Garden City Campus and the One of the goals of therapy is to help stu- & Manhattan Center. Treatment for everyday dents better understand their thoughts, feel- woes such as adjusting to college life and ings, and relationships, by looking at pat- dealing with feelings of loneliness to over- terns of behavior, according to Dr. Ramirez. coming more serious problems such as depression and dealing with substance “Sometimes a student just feels ‘out of sorts’ BODY abuse is also available through the Student and doesn’t know what is bothering him or “Counseling gives students a Counseling Center (SCC). her,” says Dr. Ramirez. “This student can Addressing Students’ Mental Health Needs benefit from being offered a non-judgmen- forum to talk about feelings Founded in 1999 by Deborah Ramirez tal forum to explore his or her feelings.” In the wake of the Virginia Tech tragedy, the media spotlight was M.S.W. ’92, M.A. ’96, Ph.D. ’00 the SCC and conflicts.” provides free, confidential services to any And sometimes this is enough to help ease once again cast on the increased incidence of mental health concerns student enrolled at Adelphi. Staffed by five a student’s mind, according to Dr. Ramirez. – Deborah Ramirez M.S.W. ’92, M.A. ’96, Ph.D. ’00 on college campuses. Months after the media coverage of this harrowing event has subsided, full-time counselors trained in social work “Sometimes the validation that what he the question that remains to those with a stake in fostering the health and clinical psychology, three interns who or she is experiencing is ‘normal’ or not and wellness of today’s coeds is what can we do to ensure that students are graduate students from the School of Dr. Jackson notes that greater access to col- uncommon helps ease some of the anxiety remain healthy, both in body and in mind? Social Work and the Derner Institute, lege means students may come with a wider and a part-time psychiatrist, the SCC is for the student,” she says. Experts such as Jonathan Jackson, director of psychological services at range of mental health challenges. well equipped to help students navigate For more information about the Student Adelphi, caution against drawing generalized conclusions from the the often tempestuous college years. One factor that has remained constant is Counseling Center at Adelphi, visit http://stu- Virginia Tech shooting. that the college years are a notoriously “Counseling gives students a forum to dents.adelphi.edu/sa/scc/ or call (516) 877- “I think Virginia Tech stands out in everyone’s mind just because it’s so vulnerable time for young adults, says talk about feelings and conflicts,” says Dr. 3646. To find out more about the Center for horrible,” he says. “But you have to remember that’s just one in how many Dr. Jackson. Ramirez, director of the SCC. “Often tran- Psychological Studies at the Gordon F. Derner million of individuals on college campuses at any given time, and you sitions to college present students with new Institute at Adelphi, visit http://www.adelphi.edu/ “It’s a time (when), because of maturational really have to see that as a really, really odd and freaky occurrence. and overwhelming challenges. Counseling communityservices/derner/ or call (516) 877-4820. factors or development issues, if a young College campuses are still probably one of the safest places anybody offers the student support, information, and adult is going to succumb to serious mental —By Erin Walsh would want to be. And for that reason, knowing that, that makes the sometimes guidance when a student is hav- illness, that’s when it’s going to happen,” he incident even more glaring.” ing difficulty adjusting.” says. “So, the correlation between that and Adelphi_Mag_Fall_07 10/31/07 5:29 PM Page 42

42 Athletics Fall 2007 Athletics

Soccer team alumnae and their families take home a piece of Stiles Field.

“As we were Alumni, friends, faculty, and staff gather to wish Stiles Field a fond farewell. becoming aware of our past, we realized he meant so much to the University.”

– Director of Athletics Coach Irwin at the 1972 Stiles Field and Associate Dean Nationals in Virginia Robert Hartwell ST Dig In: Dr. Scott and Vice President for Admin- The day marked the 51 anniversary of the istration and Student Services Bill Proto M.B.A. ’70 UNEARTHED field’s dedication to James E. Stiles, former with current and future Adelphi students unearth Adelphi Trustee and Chairman of the Board Stiles Field keepsakes.

Coach Irwin at his induction into the On Saturday, May 12, 2007, Adelphi hosted a from 1938 to 1949, on May 12, 1956. Immediately following the celebration, Stiles Adelphi University Athletic Hall of Fame was closed for renovation. It will be reincar- Farewell to Stiles Field Celebration. Roughly Since that time, eight varsity teams have Coach Bill Irwin nated as a new outdoor sports stadium that 60 alumni, students, faculty, administrators, taken to the field, producing countless victo- will abut the new Recreation and Sports and friends enjoyed a last picnic on the grass ries and lasting memories. The field was also Center and feature all-weather turf and lights field, before digging up portions to take home used for graduation ceremonies from the mid– Immortalized by as mementos. for night games. 1980s through 2004, and has been the site of Adelphi’s annual homecoming festivities. — By Suzette McQueen Hall of Fame A Fond Farewell to Lacrosse Coaches The men’s and women’s lacrosse teams have undergone Coach Lessne-Solomon led the women’s lacrosse team major changes as they embark upon a new season with to two national championships and three NCAA Final Former men’s and women’s swimming great, but he made them feel like they A $35,000 scholarship fund has been new coaches. In May 2007, Jill Lessne-Solomon and Four appearances. An integral aspect of Coach Lessne- coach Bill Irwin was inducted into the were as important as anyone else,” says established by several alumni, including Alexander “Sandy” Kapatos resigned from their posi- Solomon’s legacy was building the women’s lacrosse Adelphi University Athletic Hall of Fame Sue Tendy ’70, a 2006 Hall of Fame Dr. Tendy, in Coach Irwin’s honor and tions as head coach of the women’s and men’s lacrosse team, as she helped launch the program in 2001. In in April 2007. Alumni and current swim inductee. “He let us know that we were will be awarded to qualified applicants teams, respectively. 2004, Coach Lessne-Solomon guided her team to team members gathered to honor the all equally important to him; the proof based on academic and athletic ability Coach Alexander “Sandy” Kapatos an NCAA title, the first for a female sport at Adelphi. coach whose 12 years at the University, lies in the fact that he keeps in touch and/or accomplishments. The first schol- Both coaches have impressive records and left a last- “By winning two national championships, she brought from 1966 to 1978, resulted in many suc- with all of us even to this day.” arship was given to a student for the Coach Jill ing impact on Adelphi. Coach Kapatos spent 13 of a new sport to prominence,” says Mr. Hartwell. cesses. Coach Irwin’s dedication and 2007–2008 academic year. The organiz- Lessne-Solomon his 14 years at Adelphi as head coach. He brought “Alums were adamant about what a talent brought the athletes together ing committee hopes to increase the the men’s lacrosse team to four National Collegiate Many of Coach Lessne-Solomon’s players looked up wonderful teacher and coach he was,” $ to memorialize his time at Adelphi. scholarship’s endowment to 500,000. Athletic Association Division II national titles and to her not just as a coach, but as a friend. “She was says Director of Athletics and Associate four East Coast Conference regular season crowns. always a person you could go to,” says Lauren Lopez During his tenure, Coach Irwin trained Dean Robert Hartwell. “As we were —By Farrah Mohsin ’07 “Coach Kapatos was a fixture at Adelphi,” says ’07. “She will be missed.” several national championship qualifiers, becoming aware of our past, we realized Director of Athletics and Associate Dean Robert All-Americans, and U.S. Olympic Trial he meant so much to the University.” Hartwell. “He carried on a tradition of excellence. —By Farrah Mohsin ’07 participants. “Some swimmers weren’t We wish him the very best.” Adelphi_Mag_Fall_07 10/31/07 5:29 PM Page 44

44 Alumni Events Fall 2007 Alumni Events

1 Reunion Weekend 5 C.O.A.C.H. Women in History and Women in Public Service events 2 Trustees Michael Lazarus ’67 and Gerald F. Mahoney ’65 gather with 6 Alumni Graphic Art Reception Dr. Scott and other alumni at the 7 Alumni athletes of the ’50s and ’60s Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach, Florida. 8 Orlando, Florida Alumni Reception 5 5 3 Fort Meyers, Florida Alumni Reception 9 C.O.A.C.H. Sports and Life After It event 4 Southeast Florida Alumni Chapter To see more photos from Fort Lauderdale cruise recent alumni events, visit alumni.adelphi.edu/photogallery

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Arthur W. Forrester ’49 with Dr. Scott at Alumni House 46 Alumni Events Fall 2007 1

1 Class of 1957 with Dr. Scott

The Class of 1957 2 marches proudly.

Robert Schrenker B.B.A. ’57 and More than 40 members of the Class 3 Carolyn Bordini Flapan B.B.A. ’57 David Hills B.B.A. ’57 and 4 Gerald Harrigan B.B.A. ’57

of 1957 reunited this year at Adelphi’s Honorary degree recipients 5 William Borten B.B.A. ’57 and Judith Becker Borten B.A. ’57

TH 6 Gathering once again 111 Commencement. The celebration for Commencement

brought together friends, some who

hadn’t seen each other in 50 years. Class of IS GOLDEN 7 University Archivist and Special Collections Librarian Eugene T. Neely, Jane Homer Sturm ’48, and Norman Hall ’48 at Adelphi’s Flag Day celebration at Alumni House

In golden robes, they marched down the aisle of Veterans Celebrate the expansive Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 2 where they were honored by thousands of guests 5 America and Their and more than 2,500 graduates of the Class of 2007. Alma Mater on Flag Day They also caught up with each other during a lunch- eon reception and tour of the campus.

Two class members, William ’57 and Judith Becker On June 14, 2007, more than 40 alumni Borten ’57, received honorary doctor of humane 3 who attended Adelphi on the original G.I. letters degrees in recognition of their accomplish- Bill convened at Alumni House to pay hom- ments over the past 50 years. “We were so honored age to their country and discuss how the and so flattered,” says Mr. Borten, who served on the Class of ’57 member Bob Schrenker, who graduated bill changed their lives. On hand to share Board of Trustees from 1980 to 1989. “Adelphi has with a bachelor’s in accounting, says he was over- their stories were alumni from the ’40s and been an important part of our life. It’s been an event joyed to attend the reunion and re-kindle memories ’50s such as Arthur W. Forrester ’49 and we will truly remember.” of the past with his former classmates. “Within 24 Irwin Gonshak ’49, both of whom served in hours, you hated to say goodbye to these people. the Navy, as well as Chairman of the Board The Class of ’57 Reunion provided Elizabeth Beyer It was a great opportunity to feel that college spirit.” of Trustees and former Marine Michael J. with an opportunity to reconnect with three other 4 Campbell ’65. Recent graduate Timothy graduates of the School of Nursing. “I was trying to Members of the Class of 1958 should look for invi- Jackson ’04, on a two-week leave from Iraq, think back to when I was 21 years old,” she says. tations to their 50th reunion celebration, to be held also joined to share stories with fellow TH 5 “At that age, you don’t think about going to your during the University’s 112 Commencement on 6 alumni. Read some excerpts of how the G.I. 50-year reunion.” Monday, May 19, 2008. Please contact the Office Bill provided educational opportunities for of Alumni Relations at (516) 877-3470 or returning members of the armed forces at [email protected] for more information HTTP://WWW.ADELPHI.EDU/CELEBRATINGGIS/ and to stay up-to-date on reunion plans. STORY.FORRESTER.PHP.

—By Farrah Mohsin ’07 —By Erin Walsh Adelphi_Mag_Fall_07 10/31/07 5:30 PM Page 48

48 SAectionlumni andFall 2007Friends Giving Fall 2007 Alumni and Friends Giving

National Grid Executive Director and Deputy Chairman Robert B. Catell ’99 Gala honoree Dorothy Herman with (Hon.) (third from left) with fellow friends friends and family Dancing the night away of Adelphi Seventh President’s

Alumni Association Board President Getting down at the Gala Dr. Scott and gala honoree Frank Bivona ’77 Patrick S. Smalley ’86 and Laura Olivier

Dr. Scott gives Trustee Emeritus John J. Phelan, Jr. B.B.A. ’70, ’87 (Hon.) a Lifetime Service to Adelphi award. Board of Trustees Secretary John J. Gutleber III ’68, M.B.A. Gala honoree and Trustee Emeritus ’70 with wife Fran Trustee Michael J. Driscoll M.B.A. ’89 John J. Phelan, Jr. B.B.A. ’70, ’87 Gala and wife Melissa (Hon.) and wife Joyce Board of Trustees Chairman Michael J. Campbell ’65 with wife Katie Grover, Swings Carole Artigiani, and Dr. Scott

The Seventh Annual President’s Gala Outstanding Service to Adelphi award; on March 24, 2007 raised a record and John J. Phelan, Jr. ‘70, ‘87 (Hon.), $480,000 for student scholarships, as former CEO of the New York Stock more than 425 alumni and friends Exchange, received the 2007 Lifetime Gala honoree Adele Klapper ’92, M.A. ’99 dined and danced their way into the Service to Adelphi award. evening at The Garden City Hotel. was sponsored by Damon G. College of Arts and Sciences President Robert A. Scott served as Al Creft and wife Elizabeth Dr. Scott with Douglas Company, Prudential Dean Gayle D. Insler with gala honorees The sold-out black tie event honored event co-chair along with Russell C. husband Harris M.S. ’80 Douglas Elliman Real Estate, and four Long Island leaders for their accom- Albanese, president, Albanese Financial Guaranty Insurance plishments and dedication to the com- Organization, Inc.; Trustee Carol A. Company, among others. munity and the University. Frank J. Ammon M.B.A. ‘79, founder and Bivona ’77, CEO of Financial retired CEO and chairman, Endo Save the date for the Eighth Annual Guarantee Insurance Company, was Pharmaceuticals; Robert B. Catell President’s Gala, Saturday, April 5, named 2007 Outstanding Alumnus; ‘99 (Hon.), Executive Director 2008. For reservations or more informa- Dorothy Herman, president and CEO and Deputy Chairman of National tion, please contact Jaime Farrell, of Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Grid; Sharon G. Grosser ‘83, for- asstistant director of annual giv- Estate, was honored as 2007 Out- mer executive director, Roslyn ing, at (516) 877-4689 or standing Long Island Executive; Adele Savings Foundation; and Trustee [email protected]. Klapper ‘92, M.A. ‘99, co-founder Robert B. Willumstad ‘05 (Hon.), of Superior Sewing Machine & Supply, chairman, American International —By Ana Barbu ’10 LLC, was honored with the 2007 Group, Inc. The 2007 President’s Gala Adelphi_Mag_Fall_07 10/31/07 5:30 PM Page 50

50 Class Notes Fall 2007 Class Notes

1940s Jean Ceglowski ’58 B.A.,’60 M.S., is most Arthur Gottlieb ’68 B.A., is an adjunct profes- Maryjane Schraner ’73 M.A., has retired from Donald McMahon ’77 M.A., is a statistician 1980s proud of her four children: Sue, an environ- sor of education in the master’s degree program at 34 years of teaching at Clara H. Carlson and and data manager for the College of Physicians Irwin Gonshak ’49 B.A., is chair of the mental attorney; Lorie, a C.P.A. and Spanish the State University of New York in Plattsburgh, Stewart Manor Elementary Schools (Elmont and Surgeons at Columbia University. Beth Belkin ’80 M.A., ’82 Ph.D., is a distin- and he serves as an officer in the educational con- Elementary Public School District) in 2004. Writers Guild of America, East Radio Drama teacher; C.J., a veterinarian; and Robert, also a guished fellow of the American Psychiatric veterinarian. She has five grandchildren. Her sulting firm, Search for Excellence. He has worked She celebrated her 35th wedding anniversary Rasul Nasir ’77 B.A., published: Secure Your Committee, and is leading an effort to make Association voluntary faculty. husband Gene is also a veterinarian who as an adjunct professor at Adelphi University, in April with her husband, Danny. Life, Nasir Speaks, Dojo Journal, and African a radio drama. continues to practice. Hofstra University, and Dowling College. American Martial Artist Word Search Puzzle Ronald Bentley ’80 M.B.A., is president and Lindsey Wolfer ‘73 B.A., has been a Book. He is the owner of the publishing chief executive officer of Chemung Canal Rosalie Stackman ’59 B.A., has been named Lois Goldberg ’69 B.A., is a senior account general practice dentist in Hicksville, 1950s company, Nasir Inc., and the Tactical Dojo Trust Company. an Enterprising Women National Advisory executive for Garber Travel Services, Inc., New York, for 28 years. and Martial Arts Training Facility. He Board member. based in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. She Charles Valicenti ’80 B.S., has been a part- Cecily Firestein ’53 B.A., had solo art Gail Conte ’74 B.A., is an arts program direc- received numerous citations and proclama- is married to Stephen Goldberg ’69 B.A., ner for 17 years in general dentistry. He is exhibits at the Wahl Arts Gallery, Wood- tor for a Mesa, Arizona, K-12 charter school. tions, the most recent from the Brooklyn president and chief operating officer of his presently an Amateur Athletic Union coach land Hills, California, September 2006, She is a published author and composer. 1960s own business, TLS International, which District Attorney Charles Hynes. and at the CDF Gallery, Maplewood, for basketball at the Island Garden in the designs, manufactures, distributes, and sells Michael Deluca ’74 B.S., owns a home in New Jersey, May 1–June 23, 2007. Felissa Lashley ’61 B.S., published the Steven Tarde ’77 M.B.A., writes and teaches Garden City (West Hempstead) area. He is men’s and women’s hats. They have a 26- West Hempstead, New York. He also likes live second edition of her award-winning book, students worldwide how to use the power of also involved with CYO basketball, in addi- John McGuigan ’53 B.A., delivered the year-old married daughter, Tania. theatre shows and has an advantage member- Infectious Diseases: Trends and Issues, the mind to create movies about living the life tion to being a high school boys and girls lectures sponsored by Dr. Fred Schumacher ship at the North Fork Theatre in Westbury. co-edited with Jerry D. Durham, chancellor of their dreams. He has helped people to basketball official. on Russian iconography, “Icons: Windows 1970s and professor of nursing at Allen College, Rose Brown ’75 M.S.W., has retired and change their lives through new businesses, Joy Fullhardt ’81 B.A., ’92 M.S.W., into the Kingdom of God,” at the West Waterloo, Iowa. Lucille Beck ’71 B.A., is a senior executive moved to the Catskill Mountains with her hus- careers, health and weight improvements, received a faculty recognition award from Virginia University Lutheran campus min- band, where they live in a small town. She is on Susan Moon ’62 B.S., retired from active with the Department of Veterans Affairs, and romance, and educational and athletic success. the Adelphi University Student Government istry. He will be celebrating his 50th anniver- the board of the local Planned Parenthood affili- nursing practice three years ago. She is active has recently received the top honor from the Association and the Center for Student sary of ordination in November 2007. ate, after working as a Planned Parenthood Lisa Filippi ’78 B.S., was promoted to associ- with greyhound dog rescue, and owns two American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Leadership and Activities in March 2007. executive director on Long Island for 25 years. ate professor of biology at Hofstra University. Joseph Dowling ’55 B.A., ’66 M.S., In April, she participated in the Clothesline greyhounds. She spends winters in Austin, F.T. Everett ’71 B.A., is an actor who has recently published A Ball, A Game, A Life, Project, focusing on education and aware- Texas. starred in both films and television shows Diane Hall ’75 B.S., has retired from teach- Julea Quinlan ’78 B.S., is a pastor of a story about a guy, his girlfriend, and ing after almost 40 years. Parkway United Methodist Church, Pompano ness regarding violence against women. David Phillips ’62 M.S.W., ’80 D.S.W., is such as The West Wing, Bones, and 24. a dream of one day pitching in Yankee Beach, a former hospice chaplain, and former publishing articles on the relationship between Janice Levy ’75 B.S., ’77 M.A., is the Regina Maguire-Kirshbaum ’81 B.B.A., Stadium. The book can be ordered online Randolf Birken ’72 B.A., is a fellow of chaplain for the Department of Corrections, social work and psychoanalysis, and legal and author of numerous children’s books. Her and her husband Michael opened Agabhumi, at rosedogbooks.com. Now retired, he the American College of Obstetricians and latest publications include, New York. The Best of Bali, a boutique with locations ethical issues in social work supervision. Gynecologists, as well as the American College Let’s Celebrate! is enjoying his grandchildren. It’s Cinco de Mayo; I Remember Abuelito, in Stamford and Barbados, which sells one- William Christensen ’64 B.B.A., has been of Surgeons. In addition to his private practice Liz Velez ’78 B.A., has been named executive Sheila Goldman ’55 B.A., is a an award- A Day of the Dead Story; and The Runaway of-a kind jewelry, clothing, shoes, handbags, named the next executive director for Round in gynecology, uro-gynecology, and laparo- vice president of the newly formed Latin winning artist. She has shown her watercolors Radish. More information is available at and home decorator items created by South Table International. He is a volunteer with Alta scopic pelvic surgery, he is an assistant clinical America-Mexico-Caribbean division at the in juried shows at Silvermine Art School, as WWW.JANICELEVY.COM. Pacific artisans. She has also been featured Vista Credit Union, and serves on the board of professor of obstetrics and gynecology at U.S.-based Western Union Company, one of well as in many other regional shows includ- in Women’s Wear Daily, Marie Claire, directors of Meals on Wheels. He is the first Baylor College of Medicine. He has three Edward Slott ’76 B.B.A., is a respected the world’s largest remittance companies. sons, Tim, Mike, and Kyle, and he lives with Lucky, InStyle, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, ing the Pequot Library, a one-person show in vice president of Redlands Round Table, and is author and expert on IRAs, tax tips, and IRA his wife Liz in Woodlands, Texas. Ruth Zagoria ’78 B.A., has been married and Family Circle. Weston Town Hall, the Carriage Barn Show in charge of the publicity for the club. He and investing strategies with Bankrate readers. in New Canaan, and at many other venues in He is the author of three books, including for 23 years and has three children. She is his wife Trish, married for 40 years, are the Jackie Fox ’72 B.A.,’76 M.S.W., has an Anne Martin ’81 M.S.W., has been named Fairfield and Westchester counties. Your Complete Retirement Planning Road Map currently teaching students with varying proud parents of three daughters. 18-year-old daughter who began attending Erie County probation director. and Parlay Your IRA Into a Family Fortune. exceptionalities. Arizona State University in August 2007. Leonard Garigliano ’57 B.A., is a retired Paul Quentzel ’67 B.A., was voted for the He founded the Ed Slott’s Elite IRA Advisor Denice Lugten ’82 M.S., is the executive He is celebrating nearly 28 years of marriage, professor of education. second year in a row as one of America’s Top Group, a group of financial professionals who Geraldine Bruno ’79 M.A., is presently high director of the Nurses Association of the and 28 years of owning his own company. school librarian/media specialist at Centereach Counties of Long Island, Inc., District 14 of the Pierre Lorsy ’57 B.A., is listed in Who’s Physicians by the Consumer Research Council. remain continually updated on the most After practicing gastroenterology for 30 years High School, Centereach, New York. She New York State Nurses Association. She has Who in American Law. Lorraine Gotlib ’72 B.S., is a busy clinical recent tax law changes, legal cases, and IRS in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, he relocated to be practitioner in adult behavioral health nurs- rulings and planning strategies that can has three children, and has been married for recently received the Distinguished Community Barbara Ward ’57 B.A., retired from active chief of gastroenterology at a regional hospital ing. She is sending her daughter to college affect their clients through his Web site, 33 years. She also received her M.L.S. Health Service Award from New York State nursing practice three years ago. in Iowa. this fall. WWW.IRAHELP.COM. degree from St. John’s University in 1997. Assemblyman Nick Perry (D-Brooklyn). Adelphi_Mag_Fall_07 10/31/07 5:30 PM Page 52

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Frances Vassallo-McMahon ’82 B.S., worked Sharon Grosser ’84 B.S., was honored at In 2005, he published an article, “Empathy, “Last fall, our family attend- in the field of exercise physiology. After having the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Psychotherapy, Integration, and Meditation.” two children, she attended the Seminary of the Women Luncheon for her efforts to fight ed the alumni weekend and Immaculate Conception in Huntington and heart disease. Patricia Ann Boyle-Egland ’87 B.S., is had lots of fun. I bought an received an M.A. in theology. a part-time professor of pediatric nursing at Carol MacKey ’84 B.A., is editor-in-chief of Adelphi. She is a certified pediatric nurse Adelphi Panther shirt for Maura Grossman ’82 M.A., ’84 Ph.D., the Black Expressions Book Club, the world’s practitioner in primary care. has been promoted to counsel at the law firm largest African American Book Club. She was my daughter, and someone of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen and Katz. She is featured in the new Literary Divas: The Top Thomas Graham ’88 B.S., ’94 M.A., was there gave her the pom-poms. practicing in areas of corporate and securities 100+ Most Admired African American Women named Northeast region director of the United So I made her a skirt, litigation, white-collar crime, and legal ethics. in Literature by Heather Covington, noted as States High School Athletic Coaches Association. one of the leading experts on African American and she dressed up for Ralph Scarpato ’82 B.F.A., is the producing Leonard Troy ’88 B.A., ’91 M.A., is chair literature. She worked at Newsday as a project artistic director of The Absinthe-Minded The- of the 10th Council District of the Los Angeles Halloween as an Adelphi manager, and was a freelance writer for the atre Company, which is presenting This Story of Youth Commission, and a board member of New York Times and Essence Communications. cheerleader.” Yours by John Hopkins at Manhattan’s Sanford the P.I.C.O. Neighborhood Council and the Meisner Theater, in association with Shirley Maram Schuster ’84 M.S.W., had a private Claude Pepper Senior Citizens Advisory Board. —JOYCE (REITH) ARCIERI M.B.A. ’94 Knight. More information about the play can practice for 20 years. She worked with He has been a school psychologist in the Los RICHARD ARCIERI B.S. ’93 be found online at MYSPACE.COM/ABSMIND. Jewish Family and Children Services for Angeles Unified School District for 14 years, Phyllis Smith ’82 B.A., ’83 M.A., is a 14 years. She is the proud grandmother and was named outstanding school psycholo- retired Presbyterian church secretary. She has of nine grandchildren. gist by the California Association of School Scott Siegel ’90 B.S., is the founder of The Long Island Center for Facial Rejuvenation and volunteered at Rappahannock General Hospital, Catherine Campenni ’84 M.A., ’87 Ph.D., Psychologists in 2007. a partner at Long Island Oral and Maxillofacial Lancaster Community Library, and the Northern is an associate professor of psychology at Helmut Bohringer ’89 B.S., ’97 M.A., is the Surgery, P.C., both located in Mineola and Port Neck Free Health Clinic, where she has been a Marywood University. She is seeking the Mineola High School varsity baseball coach. Washington, New York. He is a clinical assistant director and generous benefactor. She has chaired Democratic and Republican nominations for the Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury professor at Stony Brook School of Medicine the Wyoming Area School Board. She was Christopher Weikel ’89 B.F.A., is the recipi- Foundation’s Fellowship Fund Drive for five years. and Dental Medicine and is an attending sur- employed for seven years as a senior research ent of the 2007 Robert Chesley Foundation geon at Winthrop University Hospital, Long George Bartunek ’82 M.S., taught earth analyst by various market research firms in Award for Achievement in Playwriting. Island Jewish Medical Center, and North Shore science in the Riverhead, New York, public Philadelphia, working directly with executives University Hospital, among others. He has schools for 28 years before retiring in 2001. from major pharmaceutical, computer, and con- three children and resides on Long Island. He was also an adjunct instructor at Suffolk sumer corporations. 1990s Community College for 10 years, after receiv- Darby Walsh ’91 M.S.W., has been the Diane Colonnello ’84 M.A., is in private prac- Walter Bruan ’90 B.A., is semi-retired after ing his M.S. He was elected to the Riverhead director of an outpatient clinic, providing tice in Fort Myers, Florida. She works with many 12 years of property trading on Wall Street. Town Board in 2003. He has been married comprehensive clinical services to people types of clients, and has been doing a lot of trau- for 32 years to Linda Eason B.S. ’71. He is married with two children. with intellectual and mental disabilities ma recovery. She has had great success as an eye since 1986. He also provides private prac- Vincent Dragone ’90 M.B.A., is the branch tion, and people with mental illness. He also Susan Panico ’94 B.A., is an officer with Leon Diamond ’82 M.S., is in his 27th year movement desensitization and reprocessing tice counseling treatment on a part-time manager (senior field vice president) of Mutual of founded a not-for-profit children’s charity, the New York City Police Department. of teaching with the New York City Department clinician, and is considering continuing her stud- basis. He is married, with two children. of Education. He has two children and is a ies to get a doctorate. America, handling pensions, 401(k)s, and 403(b)s. The Gladiator Fund, in his home town of Daniel Tobin ’94 M.A., has been promot- widower. He recently became a member of the Michael Krass ’91 M.A., ’96 Ph.D., has New Hyde Park, New York. He is married Mary Anne Dumas ’90 Ph.D., has been ed to Nassau County executive committee Cambridge Who’s Who Registry of Professionals. James Lyons ’84 M.B.A., was appointed recently completed analytic training at the and has a six-year-old daughter. chief operating officer of AFC Enterprises, Inc. notified by Sigma Theta Tau International New York Freudian Society. chairman of the Constitution Party. He is also Susan Dalton ’83 B.S., is a retired nurse that she will be receiving a Founder’s Award, Rebekah Slotnick ’93 B.F.A., is a theatre and a candidate for the Office of New York State Donald Shell ’85 B.S., took the oath of office whose projects include sending monthly care The Elizabeth Russell Belford Award for Kenneth Hund ’92 M.B.A., is vice president dance teacher. She and her partner, Joel Perez, Governor 2010 and successive terms, on the as Prince George’s County health officer. in the North Fork Bank’s middle market lend- welcomed their first child, Dante Joel Roman packages to soldiers in Iraq or Afghanistan Excellence in Education. New York State Right To Life Party line. He ing division, specializing in health care and Slotnick, on April 29, 2007 in Manhattan. through WWW.ANYSOLDIER.COM. She won Lynn Sullivan ’85 M.B.A., is a loan coordi- appeared on the Catholics for Life Channel 20 Margot Ann Edlin ’90 M.A., ’95 M.A., not-for-profit organizations. five gold medals in 2005 in The Tennessee nator for Major Mortgage Lender. Janice Sudulich ’93 B.A., ’04 M.S.W., is cable show with Dr. Vincent Garbitelli at Senior Olympics, five more in 2006, and graduated from Teachers College, Columbia Nicole Lackner ’92 B.S., is opening the currently employed as a medical social worker the Skidmore Law Office on Newbridge three bronze medals in Tennessee States. Alicia Crowe ’86 B.A., is the author of Real University in May 2007 with an Ed.D. in Holistic Health Center, where mind, body, with the Suffolk County Department of Health. Road in Hicksville, New York. She participated in the National Olympics Dads Stand Up, a 230-page, step-by-step guide curriculum and teaching. and spirit connect. This center will include She is pursuing her Schools Interoperability in swimming in July. to demystify child support and custody for sin- Sue Rogers ’95 B.S., ’96 M.S.W., has Brenda Hoskins ’90 M.S.W., is a play thera- other non-traditional healers. Framework (SIF) certification this year. gle fathers. The book is part of an ongoing fulfilled her dream of practicing hospice Stewart Ian Schwartz ’83 M.S.W., is the pist. She works primarily with children and movement to encourage responsible fatherhood. Irene (Calero) Nauke ’93 M.B.A., married Miguel Penella-Peris ’93 M.B.A., is the new social work, becoming an educator, a medical director of the child/adolescent psy- adolescents, using games and toys to get Daniel Nauke in October 2006. chief executive officer of Acorn Media Group. public speaker, and program manager of chiatric services at Soundview Throgs Neck David Anderson ’87 B.S., is working as them to talk about their feelings. Community Mental Health Center, Bronx, a full-time rehab psychologist in Norwalk, Daniel Connor ’93 M.S.W., has recently Zoila Flores ’94 B.A., was a candidate for a terminal care program for a Medicare New York. He also practices acupuncturism, Connecticut. He is also an adjunct professor Susan O’Doherty ’90 M.A., ’94 Ph.D., has been promoted to associate vice president of the degree of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine managed care company. She has recently and will open a wellness center this year in at Norwalk Community College and has a written Getting Unstuck Without Coming Un- F.E.G.S. Residential Services. He is developing on May 19, 2007, at a graduation ceremony accepted a position as director of Caring White Plains, New York. private practice in Stamford, Connecticut. glued, a woman’s guide to unblocking creativity. new housing models for the homeless popula- at Lincoln Center, New York, New York. Hospice in Brooklyn, New York. Adelphi_Mag_Fall_07 10/31/07 5:30 PM Page 54

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Christopher Panaghi ’96 B.B.A., is known 2000s Stewart Rego ’04 M.B.A., joined Vyrix $ as “The Greek” in the music business, in which Systems, a small technology company, as he is involved with sound mixing. His latest vice president of marketing in January 2007. You + Kresge = 3.6 Million Paul Watchorn ’02 B.A., has participated in CD, distributed by Universal Music Distribu- an exhibition featuring artists of various back- Brian Neal ’04 B.S., is licensed as a real estate tion, is considered the year’s best American grounds, cultures, and countries showcasing sales associate by Prudential CRES Commercial HELP ADELPHI MEET THE KRESGE CHALLENGE vocal trance-NRG CD. diversity of mind and ideas through their Real Estate in Medford. He will be responsible Diana Candella ’96 B.B.A., has been an Emmis work, March 12–27, 2007. for office and retail sales and leases, as well as vacant land and investment property transactions. Communication sales manager since July 2006. Michael Glass ’03 B.S., was elected vice Dina Casella ’97 M.B.A., has been appointed president of membership administration for Jordania Estrella ’05 M.S.W., supervises the associate group director and vice president of 2007 JCI Coconut Grove Board of Directors. administration for children’s services and the intensive preventive program at a community- Signature Bank’s midtown Manhattan location. Kimberly Kranz ’03 B.S., graduated from based organization. She is currently exploring Teresa Pirillo ’97 B.A., is getting married on Stony Brook University School of Medicine available options to pursue a psychology doc- April 12, 2008. with an M.D. degree in May 2007, and began torate (Psy.D.), and she is the proud mother her residency in primary care internal medicine of three boys and one girl. Michelle Pierre-Farid ’98 B.A., and her in July at Stony Brook Universtiy Medical Center. husband Wali are proud parents of their first Elvin Ramos ’06 B.A., is executive assistant child, Simone Alexandria, who was born on Chrysetta Patterson ’03 M.S.W., is presently to the president and chief executive for Island The Kresge Foundation has issued Adelphi and its supporters an exciting challenge. May 11, 2007. In addition, she has a 13-year- working on several media projects involving Harvest, a nonprofit hunger relief organiza- Raise $3 million in 18 months for the new Recreation and Sports Center and tion serving more than 420 community- old daughter, India-Kayree, who is graduating youth at risk, as well as producing a television renovation of Woodruff Hall, and Adelphi will receive an additional $600,000. from the eighth grade. special to be aired in 2008. She has been based agencies on Long Island. employed with The New York Foundling Your gift today means even more tomorrow. Eskandar Tooma ’99 B.B.A., ’00 M.S., has Hospital for the past seven years as the senior been profiled in , Egypt. As the With your support, The Campaign for Adelphi University will be strengthened Business Today training coordinator/director of youth develop- youngest professor on the staff of the American by a significant grant from one of the most prestigious foundations. ment. She is a committee member of the New University in Cairo, he restructured the finance York Association for New Americans, and an To make a gift or learn more: www.adelphi.edu/campaign or (516) 877-3250 curriculum, introducing a greater variety of independent consultant for The Research finance courses. For the non-AUC community, Foundation of the City University of New York. THE CAMPAIGN FOR ADELPHI UNIVERSITY Building Adelphi’s Future One Story at a Time www.adelphi.edu/campaign he has set up a free-of-charge program for jour- nalists in conjunction with the Capital Market Barry Austin ’04 B.S., recently had his own Authority, where journalists who cover business, show in Manhattan on March 9, 2007. He is cur- economic, and financial issues are given an rently working on a new job for C.F. Peters, a intense course on how to cover financial markets. music publishing company in Queens, New York. Alumni Association Board

In Memoriam Patrick Smalley B.S. ‘86 Joseph Sessum B.B.A. ‘75 President Vice President (Alumni Programs and Outreach) Alison Read ‘39 B.A. Edward Norell ‘56 B.S. Susan Voss ‘72 B.A. Eric Hieger B.A. ‘92 Jo-Ann Hertzman B.F.A. ‘80 Anne Robbins ‘40 B.A. Arthur Fuentes ‘59 B.A. James Terry ‘73 M.B.A. Executive Vice President Secretary Charles Casolaro B.A. ‘92 Martha Stark M.B.A. ‘86 Edna Air ‘41 B.A. Diane Rothschild ‘64 B.A. William Schwender ‘76 B.A. Vice President (Financial Resources) President Emeritus Lorraine Tienken ‘48 C.N. Patricia Feld ‘65 B.A. Gloria Doyle ‘81 B.A., ‘85 M.A. Grady Faulkner B.B.A. ‘75 Donna Banek M.A. ‘91 Adelaide Tubbs ‘48 B.S. Daniel Heffernan ‘65 B.B.A. Elizabeth Jennerjahn ‘82 B.A. Vice President (Regional Chapters) Past President Barbara Guth ‘52 B.A. Daniel Rouse ‘67 B.B.A. Khalda Logan ‘89 B.S.

Judith Bayles ‘53 B.A. Benjamin Casal ‘69 M.B.A. Antonia Tersillo ’94 B.A. Noel Burks '43, M.S.W. '65 Andrea Dockery Miller '92 Paul Fulton ‘53 B.S. Aurie Sussman ‘69 B.S. Danielle Aileen ‘96 M.S. Drew Crescenzo '78 David Roethgen '58 Larry Fried '60 Gregg Scheiner M.B.A. '90 Jack Lawrence ‘53 B.B.A. James Thomson ‘71 M.A. Bernard Spigner, Non-degreed Alumnus Brett Heimov '92 Marc Sieben '75 Mary Davis ‘55 B.S. Roy Udolf ‘71 Ph.D. Alyson M. Kelly M.B.A. '87 Thomas Sinopoli '65 Joan Kuster '51 Catherine Gerlough ‘55 B.S. Jacqueline Safrath ‘72 B.A. Adelphi_Mag_Fall_07 10/31/07 5:30 PM Page 56

56 A Look Back Fall 2007 A Look Back

Men’s basketball game, circa 1950s

Designed by the renowned architectural firm of McKim, Mead and White, the stately Woodruff Hall, completed in 1930, was known as the Recreation Building, or the R Building, until October 12, 1953. for R RECREATION & RE-CREATION

No building on the Adelphi campus has experienced as on the gym floor, was dedicated in 1942. (No one seems to many uses and been the venue for as many events. While know when or why the organ was removed.) designed primarily as a gymnasium with the normal athlet- The stately Woodruff Hall, completed in ic facilities—a basketball court, a running track around the While the interior of Woodruff has been altered considerably balcony, a swimming pool, squash courts, exercise rooms, over the years, its striking classical exterior has remained locker rooms and the like—the R Building was at one time essentially unchanged, except that the minaret-like caps on 1930, was known as the Recreation Building, home to the theatre and music departments and to the the smoke stacks were removed, probably some time in the 1950s. (The story is that one fell off, and the other was Women’s physical Adelphi Children’s Theatre, and it still houses the dance education class, 1960s studios and the Department of Health Studies, Physical removed for the sake of symmetry.) or the R Building, until October 12, 1953 Education, and Human Performance Science, as well as the When the new centers for performing arts, recreation, and athletic department’s recreational, intramural, and individ- sports are completed in 2008, the well-worn, well-used, and ual exercise and fitness facilities. At one point, the Col- very crowded former R Building will be completely renovated when it was renamed and dedicated in lege infirmary was even located there. Since its construc- to provide classrooms and offices for academic programs in the tion, the lowest depths of the building have housed the areas of health studies, physical education, and human boilers and other associated equipment that provide heat performance science, as well modern and commodious facili- memory of Timothy L. Woodruff. and hot water to the entire campus, except for New Hall. ties for a wide range of recreational and personal fitness oppor- For many years, the R Building was the locus for virtually tunities for faculty, staff, and students. We must bid adieu to the every campus-wide event: convocations; weekly chapel grand old building as generations of Adelphians have known it. (at which the seniors were required to wear caps and But at the same time we will welcome its transformation into gowns); commencements; presidential inaugurations; ban- a wonderful new facility at the revitalized Adelphi. quets; luncheons; lectures; concerts; formal student dances Eugene T. Neely and other social events; and performances of theatre, music, and dance. A pipe organ, installed near the stage University Archivist and Special Collections Librarian Dance performance, 1940s Dance class