ADELPHI UNIVERSITY M A G A Z I N E

Spring 2007

Sun, Sand, and Scholarship Dependency in the Digital Age Getting AIDS Out of the Closet Men’s Soccer Makes NCAA Playoffs Eight Gifts, Each Over $1 Million ADELPHI UNIVERSITY M A G A Z I N E Inside Magazine Staff Jeffrey A. Kessler Student Affairs Managing Editor Anthony F. Libertella Lori Duggan Gold School of Business Executive Director of External Relations and Andrew S. Safyer Assistant to the President School of Social Work Editor-in-Chief Charles W. Simpson Bonnie Eissner University Libraries Senior Editor/Writer and Assistant Photography Editor Board of Trustees Erin Walsh Michael J. Campbell ’65 Photography Editor Chairman Kali Chan Leon M. Pollack ’63 Vice-Chair Editor Maggie Yoon ’98 John J. Gutleber ’68, M.B.A. ’70 Secretary Senior Staff Writer Steven N. Fischer Rachel Rohrs ’07 Chairman Emeritus Staff Writer Steven L. Isenberg ’00 (Hon.) Jennifer Wesp ’10 Chairman Emeritus Robert A. Scott Contributors President of the University Mary Manning Carol A. Ammon M.B.A. ’79 Adam Siepiola Kenneth R. Banks ’74 Samantha Stainburn Rediscover John C. Bierwirth Photography Richard C. Cahn William Baker Robert G. Darling ’81 Brian Ballweg Michael J. Driscoll M.B.A. ’89 5 Message From the President Lucien Capehart Photography, Inc. Robert W. Gary ’61 Adam Fredericks Joan S. Girgus 6 University News Jason Gardner Douglas J. Green ’67 Gerald Janssen Jeffrey R. Greene 8 Adelphi in the News William Kelly Joseph A. Gregori ’77 10 Beyond Borders John Ellis Kordes ’86 Palmina R. Grella M.B.A. ’73 13 N. Gerry House Comic Relief Willson Lee 14 Carl Timpone ’08 Michael Lazarus ’67 Beep Baseball Katherine Littlefield 16 A Model Education Design and Production Kenneth A. McClane, Jr. Anthony Bagliani Thomas F. Motamed ’71 18 Cover Story: Adelphi Solid Design, Inc. Om P. Soni Marjorie Weinberg-Berman M.S. ’61 Educating the Net Gen Join us for events and programs on campus and in your community. Officers Barbara Weisz ’66 Joseph W. Westphal ’70 HTTP://ALUMNI.ADELPHI.EDU Robert A. Scott Robert B. Willumstad ’05 (Hon.) 26 Faculty Focus For an up-to-date schedule, please visit . President Barry T. Zeman 26 Dependency in the Digital Age As an Adelphi alum, you can take advantage of many exclusive benefits including: Marcia G. Welsh Mary Aldridge Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Assistant Secretary 28 Scholarly Pursuits Timothy P. Burton 30 Faculty Highlights Vice President for Finance and Treasurer Special Thanks to: Free career guidance and job search services through Access to undergraduate classes for personal Angelo B. Proto M.B.A. ‘70 34 Student Life the University’s Center for Career Development enrichment Vice President for Administration and Student Services Eliz Alahverdian '01, M.A. '05 Barbara Bosch Christian P. Vaupel ’96, M.S. ’03 36 Waived fees on your child’s application for admission Discounts in the campus bookstore and on insurance Vice President for University Advancement Timothy P. Burton Athletics to the University Beth Christensen Reduced fees on counseling and testing services Deans Richard Edwards ’01, M.B.A. ’04 40 Alumni Events Library privileges and access to select online offered through the Derner Institute’s Center for Shabana Figueroa Jean Lau Chin Elayne S. Gardstein 42 Homecoming 2006 databases Psychological Services Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies Louise Krudis Tara Kusterbeck ’05 Access to recreational programs and facilities in Patrick R. Coonan ’78 46 Alumni and Friends Giving School of Nursing Suzette McQueen Woodruff Hall Eugene T. Neely Ronald S. Feingold 46 Million Dollar Round Table Ruth S. Ammon School of Education Elizabeth Sparr Marcia G. Welsh 48 Golf Outing 2006 Richard Garner The Offices of Alumni Relations; To be eligible for most benefits, you will need to obtain your Honors College Promotion and Outreach; Research, 50 3 Adelphi Legends, 3 Adelphi Funds Adelphi Alumni Card. For details on how to get your card, Gayle D. Insler Assessment, and Planning; and College of Arts and Sciences University Advancement and more information about these and other great benefits, 52 Ways of Giving visit HTTP://ALUMNI.ADELPHI.EDU/BENEFITS.PHP or call the Adelphi University Magazine is published two times a year by the Adelphi University Office 54 Class Notes Office of Alumni Relations at (516) 877-3470. of Public Affairs. We welcome your thoughts and comments. Please address letters to: CLICK! Bonnie Eissner, editor-in-chief, Adelphi University Magazine, Adelphi University, Levermore Hall, 66 A Look Back > Room 205, One South Avenue, P.O. Box 701, Garden City, NY 11530, or email [email protected]. Join the Adelphi Alumni Online Community Today! Visit HTTP://ALUMNI.EDU and click on "Alumni Directory." Alumni will find Letters may be edited for publication. their ID's printed on their magazine mailing labels. Provost and Senior Vice Adelphi Alumni Association President for Academic Affairs Board President Martha C. Marcia G. Welsh presents Stark M.B.A. ’86 and Dr. Scott A Message From the President 5 Oppong Agyemang ’10 with welcome the Class of 2010. the Code of Honor during Matriculation.

Harnessing the Promise of Guest curators National Association of Women Artists member Joan Greenfield B.A. ’78, M.A. ’81, and renowned African American artist Faith Ringgold at the Personal Totems reception New Technology

At virtually every stage in the emergence of communications technology, experts have made bold forecasts about the dramatic consequences for education. Educational television was predicted to replace live teachers by beaming images of world-class experts to every classroom with an electrical outlet. Faster personal computers were expected to make students more efficient learners.

With the Internet’s emergence came renewed predictions that digital learning would supplant live teachers and classes. Corporate and academic leaders rushed to establish footholds in the Wild West of Web learning. A few soared; many did not. Those that succeeded have realized that while the role of the teacher may have changed, great teaching and active learning are as vital as ever.

At Adelphi, new interactive technology is enhancing two-way communication between Dr. Scott proudly dons NCAA Dr. Scott takes a stroll with Helen Taylor ’49, Adelphi’s Members of the women’s lacrosse teams reunite at Homecoming instructor and student, helping professors move away from the “sage on the stage” approach Division II women’s lacrosse first African American alumna, and Dean of the School to celebrate their NCAA Division II championship win. championship rings. of Nursing Patrick R. Coonan ’78. and toward the “guide on the side” model. With the widespread use of email and message boards, students can communicate with their professors and work with other students on study Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Marcia G. Welsh and Society of Physics Students President Camilo Malagon ’07 present teams around the clock from any place on the globe, whether they are traveling to an athletic contest or attending a theatre festival. Bill Nye with an Adelphi T-shirt and a furry friend. Live seminar discussions can be enriched by quick access to relevant Web sites and the latest, or oldest, research.

New course management systems and other online programs allow students and faculty to create and edit audio and video files. As a consequence, students believe interactive technology helps improve learning, inspires more engagement in learning, allows greater control over assignments, facilitates research and collaboration, and results in faster feedback from faculty.

This new power for students to be active participants in their education is not without challenge. Students must still learn how to validate what is purported to be true, and faculty need new tools to catch plagiarism. But these challenges can be and are being met.

What next? Our goals for the future are as old as the academy: to engage students in a process of learning that leads to transforma- Dr. Scott, Adelphi Trustee and Black tion—in terms of knowledge, skills, abilities, and values—and not simply in a series of transactions leading to certification. History Month Celebration keynote speaker Dr. N. Gerry House, and Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Dr. Scott and Trustee We need to be able to meet students with the technological tools and power they have mastered, to be sure. But we must not lose Affairs Marcia G. Welsh Carol A. Ammon M.B.A. ’79 sight of what an Adelphi education means in its essence and its manifestations. We are engaging students in a process of transformation that results in their becoming prepared for civic involvement, professional achievement, and personal fulfillment. And, by all accounts, we are succeeding.

Thank you.

Robert A. Scott, President

Chair of the Department of Performing Arts Director of Alumni Relations Dr. Scott presents former Trustee Horace G. and Professor Nicholas Petron M.A. ’70, Joseph Geraci presents Dr. Scott McDonell, Jr. ’52, ’02 (Hon.) with a token of star of Our Town DJ Hill ’07, and technical with an “Oscar” and flowers after appreciation at the unveiling of the new director Pete Borchetta mingle during a a performance of Our Town. McDonell Chemistry Laboratory. cast party at Dr. Scott’s house. 6 University News Spring 2007 University News Editor’s Note

Photo Below: Dr. Scott with cast members Samuel Adams ’08, Tessa Hauptman ’07, Laura Scully ’08 (first row), Tegan Flanders ’08, John Freeman ’09, Nick Ruth ’07 How Far (second row), Phillip Sann ’09, Mary Grace Keller ’07 (third row). Take a Bow. The cast of Our Town. We Have Come Dear Adelphi University Magazine Readers: Thank you to the hundreds of 2006 Reader Survey participants. To date, we have received over 250 responses, and they are still flowing in. Our President in If you have not yet returned your form, you are welcome to do so. Michael J. Driscoll M.B.A. ’89 The results so far have been informative and encouraging. As you will read on page 17, the vast majority of responses have come from alumni, with the largest represen- Michael J. Driscoll M.B.A. ’89 tation from the classes of the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Elected to the Board of Trustees The responses received to date reveal how far Adelphi’s communications have progressed in less than five years. OUR TOWN Adelphi welcomes Michael J. Driscoll M.B.A. ‘89 In a survey of 401 alumni in fall 2002, only 18 percent of participants mentioned to its Board of Trustees. Mr. Driscoll was elected Adelphi University Magazine as a primary source of news and information about the “A cornucopia in December 2006, and serves on the Board’s University. Two thirds could not list a single way in which Adelphi had changed for Advancement and Finance and Administration commit- the better in the past few years. tees. Mr. Driscoll is a senior managing director on Bear, By contrast, the latest survey showed that today the magazine is an important of emotion and Stearns & Co. Inc.’s NYSE-listed trading desk and is pri- resource. In an increasingly wired world, 79 percent of participants described Adelphi marily responsible for trading securities in the global University Magazine as a primary source of news about Adelphi. School newsletters energy and domestic aerospace and defense sectors. He context backfilled are also important, serving as primary news sources for 43.5 percent of respondents. brings with him more than 20 years of experience on Wall Street and recognition from Institutional Investor In the 2002 survey, respondents said teaching, curriculum, and academic programs were by our past.” as one of the best on Wall Street. He consistently ranks areas of great interest. More than half of the 2006 reader survey participants indicated in the top tier of Wall Street traders by Autex. that they are at least “very interested” in information about academic programs. – Nicholas Petron M.A. ’70, Nicholas Petron M.A. ’70, chair of the Depart- Not only was he great on stage, according to Perhaps not surprisingly, Class Notes and alumni profiles rank among the most on Thornton Wilder’s A dedicated alumnus, Mr. Driscoll helped the ment of Performing Arts and director of Mr. Petron, but he also “fit right in” off stage popular sections for 2006 respondents. Our Town Adelphi’s spring production of Our Town, and even hosted a cast party at his home. “He University raise a record $165,000 for student athlet- describes Thornton Wilder’s work as “a cor- acted as if he really was one of the actors,” ic scholarships at the 18th Annual Golf Classic. He We will of course continue to include news about athletics and student life on campus, nucopia of emotion and context backfilled by says Mr. Petron. also helped kick off Adelphi’s first-ever COACH and we will look for innovative ways to share news that is of greatest appeal. With the our past.” In February, the Adelphi communi- (Count on Alumni for Career Help) event, Careers launch and growth of Adelphi’s online community, where alumni can post their own Dr. Scott was truly touched by the opportu- ty witnessed a phenomenal expression of this in Finance, at Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. last winter. class notes, we anticipate that the Class Notes section of the magazine will get even nity to flex his acting muscle. “Deans, provosts, emotion as Adelphi students, and a surprise more interesting. and presidents rarely have such an opportuni- Mr. Driscoll says he is honored to be elected by guest actor, brought to life Mr. Wilder’s story Our goal is to convey the energy and excitement of life at Adelphi through the ty,” he says. “I have come to know a group of his fellow Trustees to serve on the Board of his of small-town New Hampshire life at the turn design, writing, and content of Adelphi University Magazine. Your feedback has our students–their backgrounds, their experi- alma mater of the last century. . been exceptionally helpful as we continue to hone the publication. ences here, their dreams–in ways I never The Adelphi students in the cast and crew would have imagined.” “I look forward to working with them to carry out Please continue to share with us your thoughts and news. were joined in this production by an unusual the bold vision and plans they and President Robert – By Jennifer Wesp ’10 addition. Adelphi President Robert A. Scott A. Scott have set for the University and cement Bonnie Eissner took the stage in the third act as the under- Adelphi’s role as a leader in the region,” he says. Editor-in-Chief taker Joe Stoddard. 8 University News Spring 2007

5 You Can Quote Me on That Leading news outlets are increasingly turning to Adelphi faculty and 3 administrators for expert opinions, and reporters are taking note of 6 developments on campus. Some excerpts from last fall’s coverage:

Nestled Among the Trees, Shapes for All Seasons, October 29, 2006 by Benjamin Gnocchio 4 “The show never feels sloppy, amateurish or New York Times art critic Benjamin rushed, mixing a range of conventional for- Gnocchio on Adelphi’s fourth Outdoor Reprinted from mal and abstract metal sculpture and more Sculpture Biennial experimental contemporary artworks with Copyright © 2006 by The New York Times Co. an assuredness that is deceptively effortless. Reprinted with permission. Much time and care has gone into selecting ” “ and placing these works.” 1

Generational Issue Cited for Brawl, October 20, 2006 by Kelly Whiteside

“I think we’ve long talked about this genera- Donald G. McPherson, executive director of 2 tion and the impact of video games and film the Sports Leadership Institute at Adelphi, and the media and even the war. I think commenting on a nationally televised brawl you’re looking at a generation of young men among University of Miami and Florida where violence is the norm. It’s seen as a way International University football players. of maintaining your masculine stature.” From USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Co., Inc. Reprinted with permission.

Chertoff: Emergency Communications Upgrade in NYC, Elsewhere, January 3, 2007 by Devlin Barrett While most of the Adelphi community climbing into Lighthouse Cave to investigate 1 Michael Quinlan ’09 and Emanuel Adar ’07 receive a lesson from Dr. Melanie Devore, “The report was unclear about what standards Richard A. Rotanz, special advisor to the endured gusty winds and dreary skies this cave formation and bat guano (droppings), a researcher from Georgia College and the government planned to reach. They provost for emergency management academic past January, a group of students led by according to Dr. Christensen. State University, in locating the elusive Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies octopus (in a conch shell). should have broken it all down more so you programs, commenting on a federal emer- Seven Adelphi students joined Dr. Christensen Beth Christensen and Assistant Professor of 2 Allison Hawkins ’09 holds up her prized can understand where they are weak and gency communications study, which ranked and Dr. Flynn on this inaugural Adelphi- sea star. Biology Katherine Flynn jetted off to sunny strong. Instead, what you get is a very vague New York 14th out of 75 cities nationwide for sponsored academic program in the Bahamas. San Salvador in the Bahamas for an intensive 3 First graders at the San Salvador primary description of where things are and where the quality of its emergency response training. While in the Bahamas, they worked closely school inspect the recycling bin. eight-day environmental studies program, they want to go.” with faculty and students from New Jersey 4 A pulchritudinous iguana poses for the Used with permission of The Associated Press, “Adelphi in the Bahamas: Coral Reefs and Copyright © 2007. All rights reserved. City University, and a faculty member from group at Green Cay, a small island off of Tropical Shores.” San Salvador, and accessible only by boat. Georgia College and State University. 5 Students and faculty pose around a coral Retirement Gifts with Staying Power: Endowments, Scholarships and Monuments that Donning swimwear and snorkel gear, students The trip gave students the rare opportunity head, part of the 125,000–year–old reef suited up for a scholarly excursion that includ- that underlies much of San Salvador Can Cap a Career, February 10, 2007 by Paula Ganzi Licata to apply their classroom studies to the natu- island. This reef was left behind when ed snorkeling a variety of reef types; walking ral environment they are actually learning sea level fell, says Dr. Christensen. “I felt it was very appropriate and a fitting Amy Hagedorn ’05 (Hon.) commenting on 125,000-year-old coral to compare it with about, says Dr. Christensen. Standing (from left): Emanuel Adar '07, Kimberly Weber '09, Dr. Christensen, tribute to Alice Brown, an early childhood on the $1 million she and her late husband modern coral; measuring the shape of the “What better way to learn about environ- Allison Hawkins '09, Kristin Martin '09, educator here on Long Island and in a much Horace Hagedorn ’01 (Hon.) gave to Adelphi beach; assisting with classes at a local elemen- and Michael Quinlan '09. Seated (from mental issues than to see the impact of even wider circle, to name the (center) after her. I for the construction of the new Alice Brown tary school; clearing roughly 250 pounds of left): Meghan Bunnenberg '09, Amanda minimal development on a tropical island Aniboli '08, and Dr. Flynn. happen to be in the position to do this nam- Early Learning Center, named for its former trash from the beach; visiting Dixon Hill through the lens of a snorkel?” she says. 6 Dr. Flynn takes a self-portrait. ing and it really is very satisfying to me.” longtime director. Lighthouse, the last hand-operated kerosene lighthouse of its kind in the Bahamas; and - By Erin Walsh Copywright © 2007 by Newsday. Reprinted with permission. 10 University News Spring 2007 Fall Semester Lectures 2006

“I wanted the students to connect with people on the move and have role models both intellectually Beyond and in terms of action.” – Associate Professor Melanie Bush

BORDERS James Bradley Two new programs, Levermore Global Scholars Emmanuel Hector ’10, a political science major, James Bradley and Freshman Community Action Program pounced on the opportunity to participate in September 20, 2006 (FCAP), are designed to expand students’ aware- FCAP the summer before matriculation to get ness beyond campus borders. In keeping with acquainted with the University and to enhance Emmanuel Hector ’10 with Levermore Global Flags of Our Fathers Adelphi founder and renowned internationalist the community he would soon be a part of. Scholars coordinator Kristin Pepper Charles Levermore’s dedication to civic engage- “I thank God that it turned out to be a Ms. Truong, who attended Dr. Bush’s seminar, The son of Iwo Jima flag raiser John Bradley, ment and global awareness, these programs life-changing experience,” he says, “an says the professor “challenged us at every class James Bradley chronicled the famous World ensure that Adelphi students get a world of experience that opened many doors for with questions that were worth thinking about War II moment in his New York Times best- experience both inside and outside the classroom. me on and off campus.” and got the wheels turning.” selling book, Flags of our Fathers, which was released in fall 2006 as a major motion picture While many incoming freshmen spent the Mr. Hector, who immigrated to the United Thomas J. Donohue M.B.A. ’65 directed by Steven Spielberg. final days of August soaking up the last rays of States from Haiti when he was nine years old, College of Arts and Sciences Associate Dean summer poolside or shopping for dorm décor, loves that the Levermore Global Scholars His second book, Flyboys, was also a New Steven J. Rubin with Laura Grodin ’10 Thomas J. Donohue M.B.A. ’65 a group of upcoming Adelphi freshmen volun- Program has given him the opportunity to York Times bestseller. A corporate film produc- September 15, 2006 teered at various sites around Long Island “We hope that students will find the program learn about other cultures. er, he is president of the James Bradley Peace for three days. enriching, that they will grow academically Foundation. Seminars in the Levermore Global Scholars and personally, and they will become global Challenges for the program are supplemented with involvement “So there’s my dad in the middle of the most FCAP, a new initiative coordinated by the citizens,” says Associate Dean of the College Ethical Business in various cultural activities, including a per- reproduced photo in the history of photogra- Division of Student Affairs, offers freshmen a of Arts and Sciences Steven J. Rubin, who is formance at Lincoln Center, a field trip to the Sponsored by the Hagedorn Lectureship phy…That’s John Bradley; my name is James comprehensive community service experience Associate Dean of Student Affairs Della currently serving as director of the Levermore Hudson-Tomlin with Donna Truong ’10 United Nations, and a tour of Manhattan art on Corporate Social Responsibility Bradley, and if I stop right now and say, before the semester’s start. This year’s partici- Global Scholars program. galleries, providing students ample opportuni- ‘Goodbye, nice to meet you, I’m all done,’ and pants lent a helping hand at the Interfaith Donna Truong ’10 expresses similar sentiments As president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber ties to experience the culture available a short I walk off this stage, you now know every- Nutrition Network (The INN), the A. Holly about FCAP. Having been a member of her Throughout the program, students attend a of Commerce, Thomas J. Donohue M.B.A. train ride away from Garden City. thing I knew about my dad in that photo Patterson Extended Care Facility, and the school band, student council, and various clubs number of discussion-based seminars, which also ’65 oversees the world’s largest business feder- ation representing three million companies, growing up with the guy, because he wouldn’t Planting Fields Arboretum during the program. during her high school years, she was eager fulfill their general education requirements, led Though still in their infancy, FCAP and the associations, state and local chambers, and talk about it. He would always change the sub- to be just as involved at Adelphi. by professors from a wide range of disciplines. Levermore Global Scholars program have “The most rewarding experience was working American Chambers of Commerce abroad. ject. After my dad died in 1994, I telephoned Overall, Dean Hudson-Tomlin deems the made a noticeable impact. at The INN, where they feed, clothe, and During Assistant Professor of Anthropology Since Mr. Donohue assumed his position in my mom and I said, ‘Mom, my fingers are at initial FCAP a success. house dozens of homeless people in Long and Sociology Melanie Bush’s seminar, “I think the students like it and by the end of 1997, the Chamber has become a lobbying my computer keyboard, my telephone head- Island,” says English major and California “It exceeded even my expectations,” she says. “Democracy, Diversity, and Dreams of a Better this, they’ll have a handle on how to fulfill their and political force. sets are on, I’d like to take down everything that dad told you about the flag raising at Iwo native Laura Grodin ’10. “I wasn’t aware that “I think it was the intimacy that was created.” Tomorrow,” students participated in a civic dreams and make a difference in the world,” says Kristin Pepper, Levermore Global “The wealth created by successful businesses Jima.’ And she said, ‘This won’t take very long; homelessness was even a problem on Long The bonds formed during the FCAP experi- engagement project that required them to Scholars coordinator. “They’re learning and businesspeople foots the bill for the pur- he only talked about it once, on our first date, Island, but this experience opened my eyes to ence continue to strengthen for students such research charitable causes before spending 10 about themselves more than the average suit of worthy social goals, and provides for seven or eight disinterested minutes and the large community that many people ignore.” as Mr. Hector, Ms. Grodin, and Ms. Truong, hours volunteering at the site of their choice. student. They came with passion, and opportunities for individuals to succeed and never again in a 47-year marriage did he say who are also members of the inaugural class of Her students also heard from speakers current- Associate Dean of Student Affairs Della Hudson- they’re just beginning to see how to har- improve their lives. And so it is imperative the words Iwo Jima.’” the Levermore Global Scholars program, an ly working to make a difference in the world. Tomlin says FCAP was born from a desire to ness that passion.” that we maintain an economic system in innovative learning community focused on give students the opportunity to participate in “I wanted the students to connect with people which businesses are encouraged and reward- small classes and specialized seminars, which – By Rachel Rohrs ’07 community service early on. Applications to on the move and have role models both intel- ed for doing what they do best—creating emphasize global learning, interdisciplinary Erin Walsh contributed to this article. jobs, wealth, and opportunity.” the program were sent to all incoming freshmen. study, and civic engagement. lectually and in terms of action,” she says. 12 University News Spring 2007 ahem Taking Comedy Seriously

Like comic heavyweights Dave Chappelle and into their personal arsenals to find amusing “I didn’t want to go up there and run a bunch Colin Quinn before them, students in “Stand- anecdotes, some using props or exaggerated of impersonations or tired jokes,” he says. Up Comedy,” a class taught by Adjunct physical gestures to convey their point. “So, I developed a persona, a small, exagger- Professor Kelley Lynn B.F.A. ’94, took to the ated part of who I am, taking control of an stage of Manhattan’s famed Gotham Comedy Although the performances lasted a mere audience in an intimate way.” Mets General Manager Omar Minaya Yankees General Manager Club last December, to regale the house with seven minutes, it takes much longer to fine- Brian Cashman their jokes and observations. tune the art of comedy, says Ms. Lynn, a To develop their comic material, Ms. Lynn stand-up comedian herself who performed instructed her students to carry a small note- Armed with nothing but their comic timing at Gotham Comedy Club the same night book with them at all times to collect their and material they painstakingly honed dur- as her students. observations during the semester. She also ing the semester in preparation for their told them to wake up 10 minutes earlier than stand-up debut, the students relied on a “Comics are the same as everybody else,” she they normally would, and record all of their variety of methods to coax laughter from says. “They just know how to twist it and uncensored thoughts. the audience. The six students dug deep exaggerate it.” The students, under Ms. Lynn’s direction, Baseball in the worked on developing comedy personas that draw upon their distinctive personality traits throughout the course. AN EVENING WITH “Are they angry? Are they physical? If the BRIAN CASHMAN audience doesn’t believe you, then it doesn’t AND OMAR MINAYA BIG APPLE resonate with the audience,” Ms. Lynn says. And how did the students fare in their More than 700 Big Apple baseball fans still Both men agreed, however, that qualifying comedic endeavors? riled up over the contentious post-season for the playoffs and losing beats not making playoffs packed the University Center ball- it at all. “I thought they did a fantastic job,” Professor room last November for a lively moderated Lynn says. “I think that, (with) most of them, “You gotta be in it to win it,” says Mr. Cashman. discussion with Yankees General Manager if not all of them, I couldn’t tell it was their “This playoff season especially proved this Brian Cashman and Mets General Manager first time doing it.” Omar Minaya. Mr. Cashman is the youngest is history in the making. Anything can general manager to win a World Series, and happen when you get to the post-season; Make ’Em Laugh. From left: Juan Leon ’08, Besides learning how to deliver amusing wit- you gotta play your best baseball.” Torie Broadhurst ’08, Tegan Flanders ’08, Mr. Minaya is the first Hispanic general man- Daniel Mineo ’07, Justin Kirck ’09, Adjunct ticisms, Ms. Lynn’s students gained valuable ager in baseball history. Murray Chass of the Professor Kelley Lynn B.F.A. ’94, and Joseph insights about themselves during the course Audience members waited expectantly when Nir ’07 at Manhattan’s Gotham Comedy Club New York Times served as moderator. of the “Stand-Up Comedy” class. Mr. Chass asked Mr. Minaya how he feels Right off the bat, Mr. Chass asked the big about the Mets being seen by many as “the For acting major Juan Leon ’08, finding his Daniel Mineo ’07, a communications major, question: why neither team made it to the second team in town.” But like every answer own voice was the hardest part of performing was able to confront his lifelong fear of World Series that year. uttered by both general managers that even- live comedy. public speaking by performing onstage at ing, Mr. Minaya’s response reverberated with Gotham Comedy Club. “I think the St. Louis Cardinals executed much a love for baseball and pride in his team. “The three seconds before I went up there, better than we did,” says Mr. Minaya. “They I was screaming in my head, but as a per- “Taking this class and performing at Gotham had a plan and they stuck to the plan.” “The goal is that someday Brian’s going to be former, you have to learn to channel that was really going outside myself,” he says. “It’s the second team, and we’re going to be the energy and use it for whatever you are doing important to push yourself to confront your “They played on top of their game, and we first team…But Brian keeps on doing such a on stage,” he says. fears; if you can’t, you will never grow as a didn’t,” says Mr. Cashman, commenting that great job, we have a lot of work to do,” says person. I wish I took this class earlier!” the Cardinals had phenomenal pitching. Mr. Minaya. Tegan Flanders ’08, an acting major, says the Tegan Flanders ’08 most formidable challenge was keeping the - By Erin Walsh – By Rachel Rohrs ’07 works the crowd. comedy honest. 14 University News Spring 2007 It’s Did You BEEP KNOW? BEEP Your First College Year survey, administered New York State Commissioner of by the Higher Education Research Institute Education Richard P. Mills joined expert at the University of California, Los Angeles panelists, including Marguerite Izzo M.S. Long Island Bomber Nick to Adelphi freshmen in spring 2006, reveals ‘84, New York State 2007 Teacher of the BEEP Esposito prepares to bat. that Adelphi’s campus environment encour- Year; Dean of the Ruth S. Ammon School ages and promotes diversity. According to the of Education Ronald S. Feingold; and For the Home Team report, 78 percent of Adelphi freshmen Trustee Carol A. Ammon M.B.A. ’79 to dis- In a unique variation of America’s favorite pas- to connect with the beeping ball, says Mr. interact with members of other ethnic cuss “The Future of Schools, Schooling, time, Adelphi faculty and students squared off Fass. Once the ball is in motion, a base buzzes Bounding to groups, 16 percent more than students and Community Partnerships,” at the glory: A player against the Long Island Bombers, a baseball at random. The batter must then run to the rounds the bases nationwide, and 81 percent of freshmen feel inaugural Ammon Symposium hosted team composed of blind and visually-impaired appropriate base before someone fields the during Adelphi’s diverse beliefs are respected at Adelphi. by the Ruth S. Ammon School of Educa- beep baseball players, for an intense game of “beep baseball” ball to score a run. game against the tion this past October. during Homecoming. Long Island After months of excavation, Adelphi’s In the sighted-blind scenario, developed by Bombers. new centers for recreation, sports, and Adelphi was cited for excellence in online In beep baseball, named for the beeping of the Bombers for playing sighted teams, the performing arts are on their way up. and print communications, winning top the grapefruit-sized ball that is used, mental sighted players are blindfolded for the first Gold MarCom Creative Award from the Association Between January and March 2007, a thou- industry awards for e-News from AU, Adelphi acuteness counts as much as athletic prowess. three pitches to simulate the experience of of Marketing and Communications Professionals sand tons of steel beams were placed in the University Magazine, the 2006–2007 New The Adelphi faculty members, including co- a blind player. They are allowed to lift the site. The construction is on schedule for the Student Handbook, and the Web site, among facilitators Ellen Kowalski and Daniel Bedard, blindfold during the fourth pitch, but must about,” says Stephen Guerra, beep baseball buildings to open in 2008. For live shots of other initiatives. Adelphi was honored with and students who participated in this year’s pull the blindfold down to run to the base, New York State player, co-founder of the Long Island Commissioner of the action, visit the Adelphi WebCam at three Gold MarCom Creative Awards game, can attest that beep baseball isn’t all after hitting the ball. The sighted team has Education Richard Bombers, and secretary of the National Beep WWW.ADELPHI.EDU/BUILDAU. from the Association of Marketing and fun and games. full vision in the field, he says. Baseball Association. P. Mills at the inaugural Ammon Communications Professionals and two Symposium “The experience really opens our students’ When the beep baseball team is in the field, “These people are being productive members Accolades Awards from the Council for the eyes to the awareness that we all can enjoy the players must gain possession of the ball, of society not only by playing the sport, but Upward Bound: Steel beams are now in place for Advancement and Support of Education. physical activity and recreation in a variety of whereas the sighted team must throw the ball (also) by educating the people around them Adelphi’s historic campus enhancement project. Adelphi was also recognized with awards ways,” says Dr. Kowalski, associate professor to home plate before the runner gets there, that life doesn’t end when someone loses from the International Academy of the of physical education at Adelphi. says Mr. Fass. their sight,” he says. Visual Arts and the Web Marketing Association. Beep baseball is modified from traditional Concentration is crucial, as players must Dr. Kowalski, an expert in the field of adap- baseball in several ways, says Ted Fass, beep listen for the beeping of the ball and the tive physical education, says playing against - By Jennifer Wesp ’10 baseball player and co-founder and executive buzzing of the bases. the Bombers serves as an important tool in director of the Long Island Bombers. The field preparing future physical educators. “The very interesting thing is that we try to is divided into various playing zones, with two educate people not to cheer and yell,” says Mr. four-foot tall padded bases, located where first “When students are sensitized to a variety of Fass. “If they cheer and yell, then we can’t hear and third base normally would be, situated experiences, they develop a respect for indi- the bases buzzing. Cars that might go by, a 100 feet away from home plate. There are two vidual differences,” she says. “That is one of Christian P. Vaupel ’96, M.S. ’03 Elected Vice President for slight wind, a bird chirping, they all become sighted players on the field; a pitcher and a the goals not only of our program at Adelphi, University Advancement distractions. The sighted people don’t realize catcher. A third sighted person, known as the but (also of) the New York State and national how difficult it is to focus on the sound.” $ field spotter, is responsible for calling out what teaching standards. How do we instill a Christian P. Vaupel ’96, M.S. ’03 was fundraising results tripled to 9.5 million for respect for individual differences through zone the ball is hit in, says Mr. Fass. Playing baseball as a visually impaired person elected by the Adelphi Board of Trustees fiscal 2005–2006. Volunteer involvement physical activity? One of the ways that we do helps the sighted players to view their own in March 2007 as a vice president for in fundraising has also grown as has partici- The pitcher, who is entrusted with making that is to teach our future professionals how lives with greater clarity. University Advancement. Mr. Vaupel previ- pation in the Annual Fund. Mr. Vaupel sure the ball connects with the bat, stands to facilitate the enjoyment of lifetime physi- ously served as deputy vice president for now oversees a fifteen-member advance- 20 feet from the batter, and calls out “ready,” “People realign their priorities and think cal activity, no matter their limitations.” University Advancement. Under Mr. ment team. then “pitch.” The batter swings a level, steady about themselves and things they complain Vaupel’s leadership, Adelphi’s annual swing, perfected through repeated practice, - By Erin Walsh 16 University News Spring 2007 ADELPHI Readers Write In... Thank you to the hundreds of readers who as we continue to refine the publication have responded to date to the survey in the and seek new and better ways to bring Clinical Adjunct Professor Clara Goldberg chats with Adelphi fall 2006 issue of Adelphi University Magazine. you Adelphi news and stories. teacher-candidates Meaghan Joyce ’06, Heather Kempter ’06, Claudia Lestingi ’06, and Joanna Comerico ’06 at Mineola’s SURVEY The feedback, summarized here, will guide us Jackson Avenue School.

Adelphi Model Program participant Laura DiMeglio ’06 QUESTION % PLEASE RATE YOUR INTEREST IN ADELPHI HISTORY AND TRADITIONS celebrates the THE FOLLOWING AREAS: Very interested 60.6 100th day of school WHAT IS YOUR RELATIONSHIP Somewhat interested 31.2 with second graders TO ADELPHI?* ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Not interested 8.2 at the Jackson Alumni (Undergraduate degree) 59.6 Very interested 52.5 Avenue School. Alumni (Graduate degree) 46.0 Somewhat interested 40.3 OTHER Undergraduate Student 3.4 Not interested 7.1 (Respondents specified: alumni with fami- Graduate Student 6.0 ly member graduates, women’s athletics) Faculty 2.6 FACULTY RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP Administrator 1.3 Very interested 33.9 WHERE DO YOU GET MOST OF YOUR Other (Respondents specified: 1.3 Somewhat interested 53.8 NEWS ABOUT ADELPHI UNIVERSITY? family of alumni, former Not interested 12.3 PLEASE RATE THE FOLLOWING employees, public safety) A Model Education PROFILES OF CURRENT STUDENTS SOURCES: YEAR OF GRADUATION Very interested 22.9 SCHOOL NEWSLETTER(S) Somewhat interested 58.9 In Mary LoCascio’s second grade classroom at Jackson Avenue school site, as well as a field supervisor from Adelphi to 1930s 0.9 Primary source 43.5 Not interested 18.2 help them develop the skills, knowledge, and dispositions 1940s 2.3 Secondary source 28.8 1950s 9.1 Not a source 27.7 School in Mineola, New York, a group of students listen with necessary to be effective teachers, says JoAnn Cosentino, 1960s 17.7 PROFILES OF ALUMNI 1970s 25.5 Very interested 64.9 ADELPHI UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE director of the Office of School and Community Partner- Somewhat interested 30.1 1980s 21.4 Primary source 79.0 Not interested 5.0 rapt attention as Heather Kempter ’06 reads aloud from ships for the Ruth S. Ammon School of Education. 1990s 10.9 Secondary source 18.0 2000s 12.3 PROFILES OF FACULTY Not a source 3.0 The partner school districts were chosen because they Run, Hare, Run! The Story of a Drawing by John Winch. YOUR AGE Very interested 47.5 ADELPHI UNIVERSITY WEB SITE Somewhat interested 44.5 share Adelphi’s philosophy that all children can learn, that Under 35 6.5 Primary source 15.2 Not interested 8.1 learning is a holistic process, and that diversity should be 35-44 11.0 Secondary source 31.6 45-54 19.9 PROFILES OF DONORS Not a source 53.2 Across the hall in Elizabeth Burke’s second grade class- embraced and celebrated. Matthew Gaven, principal of 55-64 24.8 Very interested 21.3 E-NEWS FROM AU room, Laura DiMeglio ’06 joins a chain of second graders the Jackson Avenue School in Mineola, one of the Model 65+ 37.8 Somewhat interested 45.2 Primary source 11.0 Not interested 33.5 bounding around the room and counting to 100, in cele- Program sites, says both Adelphi and the Jackson Avenue HOW DO YOU READ ADELPHI UNIVERSITY Secondary source 21.9 bration of the 100th day of school. School believe the needs of the students come first. MAGAZINE? PRESIDENT SCOTT’S GOALS Not a source 67.1 I read the entire issue 35.1 AND PRIORITIES I read select articles 38.4 NEWSPAPERS/TV/RADIO/OTHER MEDIA In addition to teaching others, Ms. Kempter and Ms. “We also emphasize the creation of a learning community Very interested 48.3 Primary source 12.0 I skim through the pages 26.5 Somewhat interested 39.7 DiMeglio, both graduate students in childhood education, where adults model for students the commitment to life- Secondary source 32.3 Not interested 12.0 Not a source 55.7 are receiving an education that can’t be learned merely time learning,” he says, adding that both recognize the PLEASE RATE THE MAGAZINE IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: LECTURES, CONFERENCES, from reading books or taking exams. As participants in the importance of incorporating research and best practices WORD OF MOUTH AND EVENTS Primary source 11.0 Model Program, a collaborative effort between Adelphi in the classroom. CONTENT/TOPICS COVERED Very interested 45.3 Excellent 50.6 Secondary source 27.9 Somewhat interested 43.5 Not a source 61.0 and 13 school districts in the New York metropolitan area, Good 45.3 Not interested 11.2 these Adelphi students and their peers get a firsthand The Adelphi teacher-candidates are involved with every Fair 3.2 ADELPHI UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE IS Poor 0.8 CAMPUS LIFE glimpse of what teaching is really like. facet of the teaching process, from meeting school dis- PUBLISHED TWICE A YEAR. WOULD YOU Very interested 29.1 LIKE TO RECEIVE IT: trict superintendents and attending new teacher work- QUALITY OF WRITING Somewhat interested 50.4 More frequently 19.4 “I personally was very nervous about student teaching,” shops to setting up classrooms, during their year in the Excellent 56.1 Not interested 20.4 Good 41.4 Less frequently 2.9 says Ms. Kempter, adding that nothing prepares you for Model Program. Fair 2.0 ATHLETICS NEWS Twice a year is about right 77.7 Poor 0.4 teaching like actually being in a classroom with the kids. Very interested 22.8 *Since respondents were able to select more than one category, Having a full year to get acclimated to teaching gives Somewhat interested 43.9 results may exceed 100%. LAYOUT/DESIGN Not interested 33.3 The Model Program, run by the Ruth S. Ammon School students more confidence with less stress, says Ruth S. Excellent 61.9 of Education, is an innovative program that grants Adelphi’s Ammon School of Education Dean Ronald S. Feingold. Good 34.4 FACULTY HIGHLIGHTS Fair 2.8 Very interested 42.7 teacher-candidates the opportunity to work within one Poor 0.8 Somewhat interested 48.5 “It really eases them into the student-teaching experience,” Not interested 8.8 of the partner school districts for a full academic year, as HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU TYPICALLY opposed to completing only one semester of student teach- he says. SPEND READING EACH ISSUE OF THE ALUMNI ”CLASS NOTES” ing. The roughly 75 participants in the Model Program MAGAZINE? Very interested 65.7 - By Erin Walsh Less than 15 minutes 11.6 Somewhat interested 28.3 are paired with two experienced teacher-mentors at their 15-30 minutes 43.4 Not interested 6.0 30 minutes-1 hour 33.3 More than 1 hour 11.6 18 Cover Story Spring 2007 NetEducating the Gen Welcome to Adelphi 2.0 20 Cover Story Spring 2007 Educating the Net Gen

I’ll have fries with that: Nathalie Gonzalez ’08 catches up with a friend in Florida.

the week before fall semester’s final elcome to Adelphi 2.0, where many students wouldn’t dream of W coming to campus without their It’s exams at Adelphi and it seems cell phone, laptop, personal digital assistant (PDA), or at the very least, their online iden- every seat in Swirbul Library is taken. Draping tification number, which allows them to access their email, school announcements, and course registration information from any their puffy coats over their chairs and unpacking computer on campus.

And while the ubiquitous Bob Marley poster piles of books, students settle in for several hours and plastic milk-crate bookshelf can still be found in residence hall rooms, today’s resi-

dences are more likely to resemble a Best Buy “I’m pretty much always connected,” says Brian of reading and note-taking. Others hurry to their store than a bedroom. Take, for example, the Beisser ’07 in his residence hall room with Deshawn triple room in Eddy Hall that Brian Beisser Kelly ’07 and twin brother Matt Beisser ’07. the University Center to check her email ’07, a graphic design major from Glastonbury, last classes with a sense of urgency not seen and revise a research paper on her pink comput- Connecticut, shares with his twin brother er. “I like it here because it’s quiet and comfort- Matt ’07, an art/illustration major, and able; it’s got Wi-Fi (wireless connection to the in September. Last-minute learning and the buzz of energy Deshawn Kelly ’07, a computer science major. professors rather than track them down dur- digital world. Embracing technology Internet), and you can get coffee,” she says. that permeates campus during the waning It contains: ing office hours; to see if books are in stock administrators rethinking how the before they trek to the Library; and to register University delivers education, and it is, weeks of a semester will be familiar to anyone Even students taking a break from studying 2 laptop computers for courses online. The television and gaming they say, improving the quality of the who has studied at Adelphi in the last 100 have high-tech tools close at hand. In the 3 desktop computers systems help them get through winter week- college experience. years, but there are some details that place this University Center cafeteria, two sorority sisters scene squarely in the 21st century. On the sec- 4 speakers ends when it’s too cold to venture outside. chat to each other while simultaneously text- Jack Chen is Adelphi’s chief information ond floor of the Library, students are typing 3 gaming systems (Nintendo Cube, messaging friends on their cell phones. At While the amount of technology current stu- officer, but he sounds more like a sociologist papers and doing research on the 89 computers Nintendo 64, and Playstation 2) another table, performing arts major Nathalie dents cram into their rooms and carry in their when he explains why the Office of Infor- that make up the “Information Commons,” 1 digital camera Gonzalez ’08 has a 20-minute conversation with backpacks may astonish even alumni who mation Technology and Resources embarked the University’s main computer center. Nearby, 2 film cameras a friend as she eats a plate of fries. The friend, attended Adelphi in the early 1990s, students on a three-year project to upgrade the tech- nursing students gather around a single lap- 1 television however, is not sitting at the table but is a voice consider their many machines essential tools nology infrastructure on campus in 2003. top, putting the finishing touches on a 1 scanner/printer on her cell phone, talking to her from Florida. for school. Most of today’s traditional under- “The current generation of students is differ- PowerPoint presentation due in four hours. In 3 cell phones Across the room, two girls share a set of ear- graduates were born in 1985 through 1988, ent,” he says. “They’re active, always connect- a quiet spot among the stacks, Keng-Yen Wang, phones to listen to a Justin Timberlake song— which means they’ve never lived in a world ed, and they have very little patience. They a graduate student in business, is reading her “it’s his old stuff,” says one—on an iPod. Mr. Beisser says that their room probably con- without personal computers, laser printers, like to work as a group. They like problem economics textbook with an electronic transla- tains more technology than most other stu- Microsoft Windows, or Nintendo game sys- solving. They don’t like sitting in a lecture, tor at the ready, just in case she needs to look dents’ rooms “because two of us have majors tems. The Internet exploded and cell phones where a professor is telling them how many up the Chinese equivalent of an English term. that are strongly based on computers.” Yet, he became pocket-sized accessories just before rivers are in South America. They can Google Computer-aided cramming is not only con- argues, “We’re not exactly cutting edge.” they entered high school, so they’re used to that. It’s more important to tell them why we signed to the Library. Wherever there’s a soft having immediate access to information, had the Civil War, what were major events What do they need all that stuff for? Mr. chair or a couch on campus, there’s a student friends, and family 24 hours a day, from that changed the outcome. If students don’t Beisser, who estimates he spends “at least six sitting on it with a laptop. Nikki Kateman ’10 wherever they may be. like a lecture, they start text-messaging to hours a day face-to-face with a computer, has sunk into a sofa in a corner of the Under- each other or doing online shopping.” about half of it social,” explains: the multiple How does a university deal with such a cul- ground Café (the former Rathskeller) in computers make it easy to share photographs, tural shift in the students it serves? Adelphi In order to use new technologies to music, and online games. He and his room- has chosen to plug in and meet its students better engage Millennials, the University mates also use them to email questions to where they live—in an online, all-the-time, first had to boost its computing power, 22 Cover Story Spring 2007 Educating the Net Gen

Mr. Chen says. First, his department built a The technology boost has already changed Faculty are also using technology to get ing discussions, Ms. Palm observes. “A lot room. In fact, so much University business fiber-optic network to make most of the what goes on in the classroom. Professors instant feedback from students. They distrib- of times they ask intimate questions when it can be done online that Adelphi has created University wireless; now, all computers on teaching in classrooms equipped with multi- ute clickers, remote control devices, which comes to patient care, such as, ‘How do you a Web portal, or pathway, to a variety of con-

campus, including students’ individual laptops, media equipment—about 60 percent have it Music or lecture? have keypads numbered 1 to 6. When asked feel about dealing with a patient of a differ- tent hosted online, so students can access except those in academic buildings, can access so far—can display the Internet, PowerPoint With podcasting, both questions during seminars and lectures, stu- ent gender?’ so it’s nice to have a way that school information and technology services are now available on high-speed Internet service for free. Mr. Chen’s presentations, and videoconferences on a ever-present iPods. dents click their answers in the direction of students can learn from each other without with just one password. Students log onto the team also built digital servers with added screen in the front of the room with the the professor’s computer, which immediately exposing themselves too much.” portal, called eCampus, from any computer bandwidth to allow students and professors to click of a mouse. A professor who wants to receives and tabulates the results. The click- on or off campus to view daily announce- access video and audio through the system show a film during her lecture no longer has ers can either be registered to individual stu- Adelphi’s technology upgrade has also allowed ments, access their University email account, from both on and off campus. The University to check out a video and arrange for a cart dents or programmed to collect anonymous the University to streamline the way students register for classes, or review assignment increased the number of portable projectors with a VCR to be delivered to the class- responses. “Some professors use it as assess- interact with school staff, professors, and each instructions posted by a professor. Their and laptops available for students to borrow, to room. She simply clicks on a link to one ment of whether students studied,” says Ms. other. Once-tedious processes like checking eCampus accounts will even remember their make it easier for business students to prepare of the hundreds of titles in Adelphi’s video Palm. “Others use this not so much as an on your financial aid package or submitting personal Internet bookmarks, so they can call PowerPoint presentations or environmental library, and the video plays. Classrooms that evaluation of student knowledge for final paperwork to register for classes can now be them up no matter what computer they are studies students to record data out in the field. are wirelessly connected to the Internet help grading but as feedback. They just want to completed online, from the comfort of your using. The portal contains fun stuff, too, like And the technology department added com- professors make the learning environment RSS feeds, or constantly updated collections puter labs and updated others. of links to Web pages, on different subjects and a digital music service that allows users to Music composition, 21st century style: Adelphi now has several computer labs dedi- The world at your fingertips: With more electronic resources than download tracks from a library of 2.2 million Melissa Castlevetre ’07 and Diana Fang ’07 ever, students do more than read books in Swirbul Library. cated to certain academic disciplines. The nurs- compose a tune in Adelphi’s digital music lab. tunes for free or burn them to hard drives or ing lab, for example, contains equipment and CDs for a small fee. software that simulates medical situations such as a patient having a heart attack. Video and The eCampus portal is a particular boon to other multimedia tools are available to record commuter students, who can find out what the simulations so students can observe how student meetings, speakers, or athletics events procedures work and review their participation are happening on any given day before they in simulations afterwards. The graphic design even step onto campus. And the portal makes lab’s computers are loaded with software that it easy for professors to promote the age-old the professionals use, which makes it possible tradition of continuing a discussion after class for graphic design majors to complete projects in the hallway or a coffee shop by asking more active, Mr. Chen says. “A business Caffeine and computer: for real clients as part of their training. The Adelphi’s wireless network students to participate in online discussions, social work lab features statistical software professor might bring up a certain company makes the Underground accessible through the system. “The online and ask students to go on the Internet and Café a hot study spot. and scanners that make loading survey data Center for discussions usually have a different depth get its portfolio,” he says, and that could onto computers easy. Even music majors are Professional Excellence, which trains faculty on than classroom discussions,” says spark a discussion about earnings per share encouraged to enter the 21st century, which how to enhance their teaching with technolo- Ms. Palm. “In class, you can or other concepts. they can do in their dedicated music lab of gy. “You would think that students wouldn’t have a spontaneous ‘so how do 10 computers with music software hooked you feel about this?’ discussion Some professors are experimenting with pod- want to come to the lectures anymore, but the up to musical keyboards. As a student com- or a quiz type of discussion. But casting. They record their lectures as digital evidence is that students really love the modal- know, ‘Did they understand what I just said poses on a keyboard, corresponding musical if it’s online, you can have stu- sound files and then make these “podcasts” ity of being with the teacher,” she says. or do I need to give more background infor- notation appears automatically on the dents think about their answers available for students to download onto their “However, they don’t have to take notes in the mation?’ It’s a great way to understand where screen. The computer can then play back for a few days and bring good computers, iPods, or PDAs and review later. lecture, which takes away from their attention, your students are at.” The technology is most the composition. “If you’re not near a key- arguments and supporting evi- “So, the next time you see a student on a and they can go back later and review every- popular with professors in the School of board, you can write music out by hand, dence for their opinion. Those treadmill at the gym listening to their iPod, thing the professor has said, as many times as Nursing and the biology and chemistry then come in here, copy the notes, and discussions are archived, and stu- they might not be listening to Britney Spears necessary to understand the material, which is departments, where a lot of information is push play to hear how it sounds,” says dents as well as faculty can go but to their history lecture,” laughs Astrid an extra channel of learning.” thrown at students at once. The anonymous music major Melissa Castlevetre ’07. With 89 computers, Swirbul Library’s back there and review later on.” Palm, assistant director of Adelphi’s Faculty response feature is particularly useful for nurs- Information Commons is a popular study spot, especially at exam time. 24 Cover Story Spring 2007 Educating the Net Gen

Meanwhile, the Library has had a technology indexes, abstracts, and other resources that more active than previous generations,” he see his constant connection to others and going to change. The upside is that all that Graduate business student makeover of its own. There’s an electronic students can search from home, so they can notes. “We’re going to be able to use technol- Keng-Yen Wang studies to the world as a problem. “I like to know information is in front of you, like a gigantic kiosk, a gift of the Friends of the University see what relevant books and journal articles ogy to reach them with non-credit courses. with an electronic translator what’s going on back home, and I can do library, so how can you learn to take advan- Library, near the building entrance that lets are available for a research paper before they Now you have to be physically here to at the ready. that by getting news alert emails from tage of that opportunity?” students check out materials by themselves, even go to the Library. They can also search take courses, but we’ve got to be able to the local TV station that I watched in for use during late hours, when staff have the Library’s classical music collections and deliver online.” Connecticut.” And, he argues, breaking That’s where Adelphi’s human resources clocked out, or during busy times, when listen to 230,000 classical audio tracks via down the walls between academia and the come in. As technology fills the University’s there are lines of students needing librari- the Web, and they can search and view the The New Underground Café: professional world helps create opportuni- buildings, the ability of its faculty to show ans’ help. Yes, books are still the basis of a 200,000 art images. “I like it here because it’s quiet ties for learning. “Through technology, students how to sort through information and comfortable, it’s got Wi-Fi college education, and they are still avail- (wireless connection to the our professors are able to keep a lot of and think critically has never been more able in the Library, but traditional reference And, according to Mr. Internet), and you can get contacts, which definitely expands possibili- important. “Students still need to learn how coffee.” – Nikki Kateman ’10 materials are going the way of the dodo Chen, Adelphi’s not done Disappearing for an uninterrupted afternoon ties for internships,” he says. All of the graph- to research,” says Dean Simpson. “We do a bird. Encyclopedias and directories, which innovating yet. “We’re with their books to contemplate the ques- ic design majors in his class are doing intern- lot of teaching students how to recognize the used to take up a lot of shelf space and had developing a Web site to tions of the universe has become a rare expe- ships at area companies during the spring difference between good resources and bad to be updated frequently, are being replaced be a performing arts stu- rience for today’s students. “I’m pretty much semester; Mr. Beisser is working at Geneva and making them more aware of what’s out by electronic versions of themselves, avail- dent showcase,” he says. always connected,” says Brian Beisser. The Watch Group, a Long Island City-based there. It’s not all on Google.” able on the Library’s computers or a student’s “Many parents want to see only time his laptop and camera aren’t with- watch manufacturer and advertiser. what the outcome of their in arm’s reach? “In the summer, my family By Samantha Stainburn own. The full text of most academic journals Kali Chan contributed reporting to this article. can now be read online. The Library still child’s education might usually goes deep sea fishing off the coast “There’s so much information out there buys the print versions of many journals to be. So the parents of a of Maine, and I won’t have my laptop or my to digest and synthesize that you lose the Photographs by Brian Ballweg which it subscribes, but it no longer keeps prospective student will be camera on the boat,” he says after thinking downtime to think,” says Mr. Chen. “It’s sub- bound issues of back copies because the able to say, ‘This is what about it for a minute. Yet Mr. Beisser doesn’t tle. However, I don’t think that lifestyle is journals’ electronic archives contain all the content in a lot less space. The electronic versions of some newspapers can be viewed as images, containing all the advertisements and photographs the paper version would So how has technology changed the essential have. (However, not all do, and those that experience of being an Adelphi undergradu- ALWAYS WIRED do are not always available in image format ate? The professor/student relationship is dif- immediately, so the Library still subscribes ferent than before, says Ms. Palm. “What In an effort to better understand how under- What are they using their cell phones for? As for communicating with faculty, email is to microfilm and microfiche services.) Sandwich and cell: Mobile phones are omnipresent in the cafeteria. we’re seeing is that technology leads us away graduates incorporate technology into their Ninety-two percent said they were important the mode of choice, with 96 percent of under- lives, Adelphi University Magazine went or very important for staying in touch with graduates rating it as important or very impor- Remember the mad rush to the Library before from the traditional lecture, where the profes- straight to the best experts on the topic, friends. By comparison, 59 percent said email tant. Blackboard, Adelphi’s e-learning platform, it closed for the night to read a journal article sor is the all-knowing person in the class- the student themselves, inviting them and instant messaging are important or very where students can chat with professors and that a professor had put on reserve, only to students majoring in dance can do in four room and lectures on what he knows. The to participate in an online poll, conducted important, and 53 percent rated text messag- classmates and post messages, was important find that your classmates had checked out all years.’ ” Mr. Chen’s office is also working on clicker is an example of the students being between January and February 2007. The ing as important or or very important for 78 percent of students. three copies? That’s no longer a problem for creating a student technology challenge, in constantly active. With online discussion boards and providing materials online, you’re responses poured in from 548 students, and very important. today’s procrastinators. “Many of our reserve which students with ideas for using technolo- The poll showed that giving students the ability to take responsibil- here is what they told us. materials are now available electronically so gy collaborate with business faculty to come When it comes to keeping despite all the gadgets, ity for their own learning—go in on their you don’t have to charge through a dark and up with a business plan. “Maybe someone can Eighty percent said that they maintain a up with family, the choice is traditional faculty office own time, not just when there’s a lecture, and stormy night to read that article at the develop a Spanish-language Web site or cre- presence on social networking sites, such even more evident. Ninety-six hours are still alive and communicate, not just with the professor, but Library,” says University Libraries Dean ate student-led online tutoring,” he says. “If as MySpace and Facebook. percent rated cell phone calls as well, with 85 percent of also with their peers outside of the classroom. Charles W. Simpson. “Compared to 10 years it’s feasible, we would give them an opportu- important or very important. Email students rating them as So you’re creating a learning community ago, we have a tremendous and rich variety of nity to move forward with it,” either by dis- When asked to choose the one piece of tech- ranks second (66 percent said it’s important or very impor- where the professor steps back and electronic resources that are accessible from pensing money or assistance in finding fund- nology they couldn’t live without, 52 percent important or very important), and tant for staying in touch becomes more of a facilitator who guides one’s home or dorm room.” Besides 27,000 ing. Another area the University would like chose their cell phones. By contrast, only 2 text messaging and IM rate third with faculty. students rather than tells students how journals available online, the Library’s elec- to apply technology to is lifelong learning, percent chose landline phones. Laptop com- and fourth, with just about 37 percent the world works.” tronic resources include 166 databases of Mr. Chen says. “Retiring Baby Boomers are puters were must-haves for 18 percent of stu- rating them as important or very important. dents, and desktops for 10 percent. 26 Faculty Focus Spring 2007 Faculty Focus

Robert F. Bornstein About the Faculty adulthood, you’ll find people with small The advent of recent technology has made and exaggerated dependency. Robert F. Bornstein, a professor of psychol- Association, 2005), and has co-authored other connecting with friends, family, and col- ogy in the Gordon F. Derner Institute of works. Dr. Bornstein is a fellow of the Amer- What cultural forces contribute to leagues possible in new and profoundly Advanced Psychological Studies at Adelphi ican Psychological Association, American Psy- the manifestation of this disorder? innovative ways. Nowadays, it’s not uncom- University, has published more than 150 arti- chological Society, and Society for Personality Gender role socialization plays a role in cles and book chapters on personality dynam- Assessment. His research has been funded by the expression of dependency. In general, mon for a student to communicate with his ics, diagnosis, and treatment. An expert on grants from the National Institute of Mental men are socialized to not admit having any or her grandparents via WebCam on anoth- dependent personality disorder, Dr. Bornstein Health and the National Science Foundation. dependent thoughts, feelings, or motives in wrote The Dependent Personality (Guilford Dr. Bornstein’s recent scholarship centers on America. Women are less strongly socialized er continent in real time. A businessman Press, 1993) and The Dependent Patient: A the complex relationship between dependency to try to cover up those feelings. More gener- or woman in Asia can now join his or her Practitioner’s Guide (American Psychological and domestic violence. ally, America is what’s called “an individualis- tic society,” and tends not to tolerate strong American colleagues via satellite for a virtu- expressions of dependency very well. More rule-oriented parenting—also leads to high al meeting. And, it’s increasingly common- What are the current trends in sociocentric cultures like India for example, levels of dependency later in life for much dependency theory? and traditionally Japan, have been much place to see everyone from young children the same reason, though the message is dif- First, we’re trying to understand the many more tolerant and accepting of dependency- ferent. The authoritarian parent is, in effect, to retirees sending text-messages and different ways that dependency needs are related behavior. telling the child that the way to get by in life browsing the Internet via cell phone. expressed, both passive and active, direct and indirect. A direct expression of dependency is to do what others say. Both of these par- How has people’s pervasive often takes the form of a request for help enting styles lead to what I’ve come to call “a reliance on technology exacer- or emotional support. Indirect requests for helpless self-concept,” a perception of oneself bated dependency? dependency often involve displays of help- as ineffectual and weak, and this is the linch- Modern technology, like cell phones, for exam- lessness that are designed to create a sense of pin of a dependent personality orientation. ple, and instant messaging, has made it easier to responsibility or guilt in a friend or a roman- What are the characteristics of express dependency by allowing people to tic partner, without one asking directly. The this disorder? remain almost continuously connected to those DEPENDENCY second theme that’s emerged is in distin- on whom they rely for reassurance or advice or Dependent personality disorder is character- guishing the maladaptive consequences of support. Whereas in the past, one might have ized by a strong need for guidance, support, dependency from dependency’s more adap- had to put some time between the impulse to help, and reassurance that cuts across most, in the Digital Age tive features. For example, while dependency call a spouse or call mom and the act of doing if not all, of the person’s close relationships. does place one at risk for depression, does it, now one just opens up the cell phone, hits a And it typically has a negative impact on tend to create problems in certain relation- button, and the person is right there before you. Devices such as cell phones, BlackBerries, and laptops these relationships and on their functioning ships, it also represents a strength in some allow us to be in constant contact, but how much socially and at work. contexts. For example, dependent people How do you wean people from communication is too much? We’ve all heard horror technological dependency? stories about the workaholic who travels to the trop- seek help more quickly than non-dependent Where do you see this disorder No one has looked at that, and we haven’t ics, only to return to his or her workplace more fraz- people when a medical symptom appears. most often, in terms of age, gender, either. It hasn’t been (addressed), but I can spec- zled from constantly checking emails on the beach, or Robert F. Bornstein administers an ink blot and socio-economic background? test to Derner student Candice Sellitto ’09. What factors contribute to ulate. Much the same as the more common psy- the couple whose relationship is strained because one Generally, dependent personalities are quite dependency? chotherapy with dependent patients, that is first partner is addicted to surfing the Web. We sat down common in clinical settings in psychological We know that two parenting styles in partic- to help them understand the motives behind with Professor Robert F. Bornstein, a noted expert in treatment. It’s not unusual at all. It does occur ular lead to high levels of dependency later in their excessive use of this technology, and sec- the field of personality dynamics, diagnosis, and treat- more frequently in women than in men. About life. Overprotective parenting leads to high ond, to help them gain some control, so that ment, to find out what causes dependent personality two thirds of people diagnosed with dependent levels of dependency in offspring. Because asking for help is mindful, rather than mindless. disorder and how this condition manifests itself in personality disorder are women. But dependent overprotective parents are, in effect, sending It’s a considered choice, rather than a reflex. the digital age. personalities cut across all age groups, all ethnic a message to the child that they are fragile groups. From adolescence onward through late and weak. Authoritarian parenting—rigid, - By Erin Walsh Joan Stein Schimke (second 28 Faculty Focus Spring 2007 from right) with cast members of Law & Order

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To Associate Professor Stephen Bloch “TeachScheme, ReachJava!” a breakthrough From The National Science Foundation approach to teaching introductory computer For Hosting week-long summer workshops programming. The investigators will also for college faculty on an innovative ap- measure what effects the technique, which proach to teaching computer programming emphasizes broad problem-solving skills, has The National Science Foundation (NSF) on student learning in participants’ classrooms. awarded nearly $500,000 in grant funding over the next four years to Associate Profes- “Our curriculum starts students with a consis- sor of Mathematics and Computer Science tent and simple language,” says Dr. Bloch. Stephen Bloch. Dr. Bloch is the principal “Students develop good programming habits investigator for “Redesigning Introductory and a solid understanding of concepts like Davy (Travis Walters) is caught by Stu (Nicholas Cutro) casting spells in the film Computing: The Design Discipline,” a grant ‘variable,’ ‘data type,’ and ‘function,’ and then version of Davy & Stu. which will enable him and his colleagues at learn to apply the same skills and concepts in four other universities to host week-long other, more complex languages.” can hope to do is communicate your unique summer workshops for college faculty on vision to as many people as possible.”

Academy Award-nominated director Joan Stein Schimke didn’t hesitate when Matthew Penn, executive director of the television series Short Takes Law & Order, asked her if she was interested in directing an episode of the popular crime drama after viewing her work. Two Adelphi faculty members, Assistant Professor of English Anton Dudley and “Of course I said yes!” says Ms. Schimke. Assistant Professor of Communications “Law & Order is one of my favorite shows. Joan Stein Schimke, are leaving their I find the issues that they write about to be inimitable imprints on the small and CHOLARLY compelling and thought provoking.” S silver screens. The screen adaptation of Mr. Dudley’s play, The episode, “Corner Office,” aired Decem- Davy & Stu, which chronicles the first love ber 8, 2006. Directing for television was a pursuits between two Scottish teens, has been accept- departure from Ms. Schimke’s prior film ed by 42 international film festivals on five directorial work. continents. The film has garnered industry Roni Berger awards and honors, such as the Grand Prize “In television, everything happens so quickly,” Cross-Cultural Social Work in Hong Kong in the Alternative Spirit category at the Rhode she says. “I had one day to read the script, and Island International Film Festival, the Student then the next day I had to meet with the To Professor Roni Berger She sought to gain insight into East Asian cultures’ Award at the 2006 Hamptons International Film writers and producers to start talking about From Fulbright Senior Specialists Program attitudes towards psychosocial issues, a subject Festival, and the CINE Golden Eagle Prize for the episode and the story…. In film, you can For Cross-cultural social work research in about which very little has been chronicled. Excellence in Filmmaking. Mr. Dudley, who be with a project for months, sometimes even Southeast Asia traveled to several of the film festivals where years, before the shooting begins. It’s all so School of Social Work Professor Roni Berger spent “Most international knowledge in social work is cur- Davy & Stu was shown, called the experience condensed in television. You are also working the month of March at the City University of Hong rently based on European and other industrial soci- “phenomenal.” with actors and crew who have done this Kong researching the cross-cultural aspects of social eties while…knowledge from the cultures of origin many times before, so you have to work at work with families, and studying the process and of most migrants, i.e. Latin America, and Southeast “I had the opportunity to see independent their level. It was very exciting.” understanding the effects of migration. During her Asia, is limited,” says Dr. Berger. “In recent years, we films from all over the world, people telling stay in Hong Kong, Dr. Berger’s intent was to devel- have learned quite a lot about the former, but are human stories to which I could relate, in lan- - By Erin Walsh op scholarly and professional relationships with still missing understanding of the latter.” guages and through visions of which I had schools and human services agencies to create ven- never dreamed,” he says. “As an artist, all you ues for international collaboration. 30 Faculty Focus Spring 2007

Hugh Crean (Art and Art History) present- Lawrence Hobbie (Biology) published two for cellist Matt Haimovitz; Oboe Sextet with ed Enduring Gifts: Historic Donors to the articles: a review entitled Auxin in the online Peggy Pearson and Winsor Music, Boston, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY, Encyclopedia of Life Sciences, published by MA; Anniversary Dances with the Ying September 2006. He presented Rooms with John Wiley & Sons, December 2006; and Quartet; and the European premiere of Tempest a View: Life as it was Lived in a Selection of Auxin and Cell Polarity: the Emergence of Fantasy. Endeavour Records released a Lark Faculty Highlights AXR4 in the journal, Trends in Plant Science, Quartet CD featuring two of his string quar- the Metropolitan Museum’s Period Rooms; A Passion for Ancient Egypt: Works Bequeathed to November 2006. tets, October 2006. He was awarded The Lawrenceville School’s highest alumni honor, the Metropolitan by Edward S. Harkness; and Arts and Sciences Archaeology & Archaeometry Journal, Rhodes, contributed the section on International and Traci Levy (Political Science) was awarded October 2006. His 2006 CD recording, The River Views: Hudson River School Paintings at Greece; as well as the Studies in Middle Eastern Comparative Scholarship to Towards a Adelphi’s 2005–2006 Teaching Excellence Time Gallery; Protean Fantasy; Ariel Fanstasy, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Award for untenured faculty, spring 2006. Anagnostis Agelarakis (Environmental and SW Asian Anthropology Journal, Warsaw, Discipline Specific Bibliography of Critical was selected by WGBH Radio Classical NY, October 2006. He presented Silk, Silver, She was also inducted into Adelphi’s chapter Studies/Anthropology/Sociology) presented: Poland. Whiteness Studies edited by Tim Engles, Center Weekend host Brian McCreath as one Sherry, and Spaniels: Connoisseurs at Home in of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), a national The Role of Anthropological Archaeology in on Democracy in a Multiracial Society, of the best classical CDs of the year, Regina Axelrod (Political Science) chaired Eighteenth Century England to the Harvard service honor society, and received ODK’s the Research Project of Mikri Doxipara-Zoni, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, December 2006. a panel on Sustainability and Environmental Academic Adviser Recognition Award. Her Abstract, International Symposium, Horses Business School Club of New York City, Policies in the Cities at the American Polit- 2006. She served as guest editor for a special book review of Paul Kershaw’s Carefair was Trebien Pollard (Performing Arts) continues and Wagons in the Ancient World: Research, November 2006. ical Science Association, Philadelphia, PA, issue on Multiculturalism and Higher Education published in the journal, Governance, Vol.19, his work as a collaborator with Pilobolus Protection, and Enhancement of the Finds of September 2006. Her article, The European for the Electronic Magazine for Multicultural Anton Dudley (English) was named No. 4: 680–682, October 2006. Her original Dance Theatre, and was involved in the com- the Burial Mound of Mikri Doxipara-Zoni, Commission and Member States: Conflict over Education, Vol. 8, No. 2, fall 2006. Her Playwright-in-Residence at the Lark Play article, The Relational Self and the Right to pany’s performance of the Phillips Project, Prefecture of Evros, Greek Ministry of paper, Education for the Common Good, was Development Center, New York, NY, for the Care, was published in New Political Science, Berlin, Germany, September 1–6, 2006. He Culture, University of Orestiada, Greece Nuclear Safety, was published in Perspectives: accepted for Session 15 of the Research 2006–2007 season. He premiered his new Vol. 28, No. 4: 547–570, December 2006. also performed at Jacob’s Pillow and Bates September 30–October 1, 2006; Shanidar The Central European Review of International play, Bob, at New York Stage & Film, directed She also served as chair and discussant of the Dance Festivals with Tania Isaac Dance, in Proto-Neolithic Reflections Based on Osteology Affairs, 26, summer 2006, 5–22. She also Committee on Sociology of Education RC04 by Leigh Silverman, July 2006. The play was Gender, Ethnicity, and Religion panel at a a work entitled Standpipe, June–July 2006. and Paleopathology, Abstract, XVth UISPP delivered an invited lecture, Public Policy- at the International Sociological Association subsequently presented as part of Ensemble meeting of the Northeastern Political Science Congress/Workshop 26, Babies Reborn: making in the U.S.: Agenda-Setting, at the World Congress of Sociology in Durban, Eric Touya (Languages and International Studio Theatre’s Project 35, December 2006. Association, Boston, MA, November 2006. Infant/Children Burials in Prehistory, Lisbon, University of Higher Economics, Prague, South Africa, July 2006. She presented the Studies) presented: Beyond Post-colonialism: He premiered two short plays in New York Portugal, September 7–8, 2006; Parian Czech Republic, October 2006. paper, Academic Freedom: Where do we Stand Christopher Lyndon-Gee (Music) received The Trans-Cultural Vision of Hédi Bouraoui, Socio-Political and Military Organizational Today, as part of a panel on Building Just, City: collaborating on Speakeasy at Joe’s Pub, a Grammy nomination for his recording, Boundaires and Limits of Postcolonialism: Stephen Bloch (Math and Computer Capacities During the late 8th c. BC, and Diverse, and Democratic Communities: The October 2006, with such writers as Theresa HENZE Violin Concertos 1 & 3, with the Anglophone, Francophone, Global, at Florida Science) is the recipient of a $500,000 NSF Inferences to the Colonization of Thasos Island, Case of Academic Freedom, at the Society for Rebeck and Neil LaBute, and actors Janeane Saarbruecken Radio Symphony Orchestra, State University, November 2006; and grant. He and colleagues at Northeastern Garofalo and Josh Lucas; and his own Claudel, Milhaud, and the Art of Polyphony, Abstract, Thasos: Métropole et colonies the Study of Social Problems 56th Annual which was released in June 2006. The same University, Worcester Polytechnic, the Antarctica, as part of the Vital Theatre Paul Claudel: Polyphony, Ambivalence, and Symposium International à la mémoire de Meeting, Montreal, August 2006. She co- recording was named CD of the Month by University of Chicago, and California Company’s Vital Signs Festival, December Contradiction, at the Modern Language Marina Sgourou, September 21–22 2006; organized the panel, International Explor- the leading German classical music magazine, Paros Polyandria and Paleopathology, State/San Luis Obispo will hold a series of 2006. The screen adaptation of his play, Davy Fono Forum, and was reviewed with five stars Association Conference, Philadelphia, PA, ations of Intersectionality with Encarnacion, Abstract, Bioarchaeology of Mediterranean one-week workshops over the next three & Stu, was an official selection of 12 more each for musical quality and recorded sound, December 2006. T. (Howard University) and functioned and Atlantic Islands: 16th European Meeting summers to train faculty from a variety of international film festivals, including Montreal November 2006. as discussant, and presented a paper on of the Paleopathology Association, Santorini, colleges and universities in a new technique (September 2006), Cork, Ireland, and the Business a refereed roundtable on Education and Kellyann Monaghan (Art and Art History) Greece, August 28–September 1, 2006; for teaching beginning computer program- Hamptons (October 2006), Rio de Janiero exhibited her urban landscape paintings at Physical Anthropology and Human Skeletal ming. The investigators will also maintain Inequality, entitled Diversity in the Curriculum: and Sao Paolo, Brazil (December 2006), and A-Forest Gallery, New York, NY, October David Prottas was a co-author on two articles Remains: The Abdera/Polystylon Project (Three contact with past workshop participants to Retrospection in Institutions of Higher Education Rhode Island, where it won the Grand Prize 2006. She also exhibited her work in the in peer-reviewed journals: A Multi-Level Exami- Cemeteries from the 6th to the 14th centuries), measure how well the technique has worked at the American Sociological Association in the Alternative Spirit Competition. Ivy Gallery, Paris, December 2006. nation of Work-Life Practices: Is more always bet- Abstract, 21st Congress of Byzantine Studies, for them. 101st Annual Conference, Montreal, Canada, ter? (with Drs. Kopelman, Thompson, and Byzantine National Committee of the Associ- August 2006. She was a discussant for the Katherine Flynn (Biology and Environ- Paul Moravec (Music) was composer-in- Melanie Bush (Sociology) was invited to Jahn) in Journal of Managerial Issues (18(2), ation Internationale des Etudes Byzantines panel, Race, Power, and the Status Quo: mental Studies) attended the Society of residence with music festivals in Moab, 232–253), summer 2006; and Stress, Satisfac- serve a two-year term as a member of the /Patron HRH The Prince of Wales, London, Examining Whiteness in Schools, at the Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry UT; Orlando, FL; Bennington, VT and the tion, and the Work-Family Interface: A Compar- American Sociological Association’s newly United Kingdom, August 21–26 2006; annual meeting in Montreal with four under- Eastern Shore, MD, summer 2006. He is ison of Self-Employed Business Owners, Indepen- established Task Force on Academic Freedom American Anthropological Association Archaeo-Anthropologic Research at the Island graduate students and one recent alumna, the 2006–2007 composer-in-residence dents, and Organizational Employees (with Dr. and Scientific Integrity. She contributed a annual meeting, San Jose, CA, November of Thasos, Abstract, 1st Colloquial Cycle, November 2006. The students gave presenta- with the Mannes College of Music, New Thompson) in the Journal of Occupational biographical entry to Latinas in the United 2006. She was an invited manuscript reviewer University of Thrace and Antiquities Author- tions of their research on the effects of pesti- York, NY, and director of the Composers Health Psychology (11(4), 366–378), October States: An Historical Encyclopedia edited by for a special issue of the Journal of Race, ity, Thasos, Greece, July 22, 2006. He pub- cide contamination in water on behavior and Project concert series at both Symphony 2006. He moderated an interactive paper ses- Vicki L. Ruiz and Virginia Sanchez Korrol, Gender, and Class edited by Anthony Lemelle, lished Early Evidence of Cranial Surgical biochemistry of freshwater mussels. Space in New York, NY, and the Westport sion and presented two papers at the Annual Intervention in Abdera, Greece: A Nexus to Indiana University Press, 2006, and an essay University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, August Arts Center. He gave pre-concert lectures Meeting of the Academy of Management: ‘On Head Wounds’ of the Hippocratic Corpus, on Hip-Hop, Wiggahs, and Whiteness to the 2006. Three of her syllabi were included in Joshua Grossman (Physics) gave an invited for the New York Philharmonic concert pre- A Search for Autonomy Anchors in Multiple Mediterranean Archaeology and Archaeometry, Encyclopedia of Contemporary Youth Culture the National Women’s Studies Association talk, Trapping an Atom on a Microchip: An mieres in July–December 2006, including: Samples of Organizationally and Self-Employed Vol. 6:1 (2006), 5–18. He was invited to serve edited by Shirley Steinberg, Priya Parmar, Teaching Resources on Racism, White Privilege, Architecture for a Quantum Computer, at Atmosfera a Villa Aurelia with the Lark Individuals and Extending Person-Environment as associate editor of the Mediterranean and Brigit Richard, Greenwood Press. She and Anti-White Supremacy, 2006. Fordham University, November 2006. Quartet, New York, NY; Mark Twain Sez Fit to Alternative Work Arrangements, Atlanta, 32 Faculty Focus Spring 2007

GA, August 2006. He and MaryAnne Carolyn Springer presented A Preliminary Mary Hickey published Nursing Graduates’ a brief report, Celebrate Midwifery Week with Unbridled Spirit: Best Practices in Educational Suzanne Michael gave invited testimony Hyland led a workshop, Work/Life Policies & Analysis of Focus Group Themes to the Attitudes Toward their Clinical Instructional Free Depression Screens for All Women, in Administration, August 2006. She and Susan with Sarah Eichberg on their co-authored Practices: What Really Counts?, at the 11th National Black Family Promotion Coalition, Experiences and Preparation for Practice in the Quickening Newsletter, October 2006. She pre- Eichenholtz presented the paper, co-written report, VITAL SIGNS–Measuring Long Annual Work-Life Conference sponsored by New York, NY, November 2006. She present- Long Island Education Review, December 2006. sented the paper, Provision of Mental Health with Adrienne Sosin, Faculty Action-Research: Island’s Social Health, released in June 2006, the National Association of Mothers’ Centers ed (with Chhabra, R. and Merchant, Y.) Are She received the Sigma Theta Tau Alpha Services on College Campuses, at the Sigma Applying Learning Pattern Theory to an E-folio before the Suffolk County Legislature’s in Woodbury, NY, November 2006. Omega Chapter Research Award to support Girls Smarter or Do They Just Learn Better? Theta Tau International Annual Meeting, Initiative, at the NCPEA National Confer- Committee on Welfare to Work, November her research entitled, A Study of Preceptors’ Montreal, Canada, July 2006. Alvin Rosenstein published A Qualitative Results of A School-Based Teenage Education ence in Lexington, KY, August 2006. The 2006. They received $20,000 from the Bank Exploration of Action Learning: Undergraduate Views of New Graduates’ Readiness for Prac- peer-reviewed paper was published on the Program (STEP) in India and a poster (with Joan Valas with K. Gebbie developed an of America for the production and publica- Students’ Attitudes, co-authored with Rakesh tice, July 1, 2006–June 30, 2007. Connexions Web site under the auspices of Chhabra R., Teitelman, N., and Merchant, Y.), Exercise Toolkit: Planning, Designing, Conduct- tion of VITAL SIGNS Special Topics Report: Gupta and Allan Ashley, in the Journal of NCPEA at http://cnx.org/content/m14115/1.1, Lessons from a School-Based HIV Prevention David Keepnews published, with co-authors ing, and Evaluating Local Public Health Emer- Access and Barriers to Care. She and co-prin- College Teaching & Learning, 3(9): 55–60, November 2006. She presented a paper on Program in India at the 10th International VT Betts, and J. Gentry, a chapter, Nursing and gencies, which was supported through the cipal investigator Patricia Joyce, of the September 2006. Utilizing a Team Contract as an Instructional RCMI Symposium on Health Disparities the Courts: A Strategy for Shaping Public Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine/ New York Hospital Queens grant-funded Tool at the Institute of Behavioral and Applied in San Juan, Puerto Rico, December 2006. Policy, in Mason, D., Leavitt, J. & Chaffee, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Management Annual Conference, Memphis, Immigrant Womens’ Project, presented Derner Institute M. (eds.), Policy and Politics in Nursing and Cooperative Agreement #TS-1245, and Janice Steil presented Who Talks About TN, October 2006. She was an invited dis- Immigrants and the Cross Cultural Medical Health Care (4th Ed.) New York: Elsevier, appears in Public Health Emergency, June 2006. Power and Stereotypes? with Matthew Gaden cussant on Linking General Education Interview as part of their training series for Robert Bornstein published four articles: 2006. He also directed the development of She also published, with co-authors K. The Complex Relationship between Dependency ’06 and Derner Ph.D. candidates Jennie a report on nurse retention released by The Outcomes Assessment to a Business Core primary care residents, October 2006. Gebbie, S. Morse, and S. Merrill, The Role and Abuse: Converging Psychological Factors Sharf and Oren Shefet, at the meetings of New York Academy of Medicine and the Jonas Course at the same conference. She and of Exercises and Drills in the Evaluation of Public Philip Rozario presented So What Does and Social Forces, in American Psychologist the British Social Psychological Association, Center for Nursing Excellence, November William J. Niles presented on Needs Based Health in Emergency Response, Pre-Hospital and it Mean to be Older? Examining Identities in (Vol. 61, September 2006, pp. 595–606); Birmingham, England, September 2006. Her 2006. He presented findings from the report, Negotiation for School Collaboration: Making Disaster Medicine, 2006 21(3):153–162. She Later Life in the Face of Chronic Conditions A Freudian Construct Lost and Reclaimed: chapter, Gender Conflict and the Family, co- Workforce Diversity—Two Key Issues in New Communication Work at the 8th Annual The Psychodynamics of Personality Pathol- presented the poster, Barriers and Conflict with M.S.W. candidate Daniel DeRienzis authored with Derner Ph.D. candidate Liora York City’s Nursing Crisis, at a symposium International Leadership Association Con- ogy in Psychoanalytic Psychology (Vol. 23, of Public Health System Change in an Age of at the 59th annual Scientific Meeting of the Hoffman was published in the second edi- with healthcare, business, and philanthropic ference, Chicago, IL, November 2006. September 2006, pp. 339–353); Construct Bioterrorism, at the National Association Gerontological Society of America, Dallas, tion of the best-selling Handbook of Conflict leaders, November 3, 2006. Validity of the Relationship Profile Test: of Local Boards of Health Annual Confer- TX, November 2006. He co-presented Resolution edited by Morton Deutsch, Peter Social Work Three-Year Retest Reliability and Links with Marilyn Klainberg is currently serving as the ence, San Antonio, TX, July 2006. a workshop, Bio-Psychosocial Geriatric Core Personality Traits, Object Relations, Coleman, and Eric Marcus, October 2006. co-principal investigator, with Jane White, for Jane White received $29,955 in federal fund- Assessment: Selected Issues on Screening for and Interpersonal Problems (with Steven Her review of the The Meanings of Marital a New York State Department of Health Ellen Bogolub’s review of Child Welfare ing from the Health Resources Services High-Risk Indicators, with Bradley Zodikoff K. Huprich), in the Journal of Personality Equality, co-authored with Justin Steil, was Workforce grant of $1,356,049, received in for the Twenty-first Century: A Handbook of Administration to support nursing graduate stu- at the Department of Senior Citizen Affairs Assessment (Vol. 86, July 2006, pp.162–171); published in the Journal of Marriage and December 2006 for 2007–2009. Practices, Policies, and Programs, edited by G. dents for The Professional Nurse Traineeship. of Nassau County at the invite of the and Development and Validation of an Instru- Family (58 (5) 1385), December 2006. P. Mallon and P. M. Hess (NY: Columbia Dan Roberts presented a paper, Knowledge ment for the Assessment of Dependency Among University Press, 2005) was published in Commissioner of the Department, Content of Advance Practice Nurse and Bereaved Persons (with Jeffrey Johnson and Ruth S. Ammon School Afillia: Journal of Women and Social Work, December 2006. Nursing Physician Experts: A Cognitive Evaluation Holly Prigerson), in the Journal of Psycho- of Education 21(4), 462–463, December 2006. pathology and Behavioral Assessment (Vol. 28, of Clinical Practice Guideline Comprehension, December 2006, pp. 263–272). His book Xiaomei Cong is a recipient of this year’s at the International Nursing Informatics Crystal Kaiser presented Advancing Know- Carol Cohen presented After the Storm: Post chapter, Dependent Personality Disorder, was Adelphi Faculty Development Award to Conference, Seoul, South Korea, July 2006. ledge for Young Children in Disability Aware- Crisis Group Work with Agency-Based Staff, published in J. E. Fisher & W. O’Donohue continue her research on Heel Stick Pain in He received the conference’s Silver Medal ness: Expanding Inclusion Opportunities at the at the 12th European Groupwork Symposium (Eds.), Practitioner’s Guide to Evidence-Based Neonates with and without Kangaroo Care. Award for the presentation. He also partici- International Conference of the Division for in York, England, July 2006. She convened Psychotherapy (pp. 230–237), published by pated in a panel at the same conference Early Childhood of the Council for Except- the Social Work with Groups Special Interest Diane Dembicki spoke on Nutrition and Springer, fall 2006. He presented an invited on Nursing Knowledge Representation: ional Children, October 2006. An invited Group at the International Federation of Social In Memoriam paper, An Interactionist Perspective on Inter- Weight Control, Keys to Maintaining a Healthy Terminologies, Structures, and Systems. interview she gave, entitled Keep Disabilities Workers Conference, Munich, Germany, personal Dependency, at the 114th meeting Lifestyle: Helping Senior Citizens Make Smart Marybeth Ryan with Bonnie Ewing pre- from Seeming ‘Taboo’ by Introducing Them August 2006. Her proposal for Global Group ADELPHI MOURNS THE LOSS OF THE of the American Psychological Association, Life Choices, at Adelphi University Adult sented a poster, An Evidence-Based Intervention Early, was published in the newsletter, Early Work: Cross-National and Cross-Cultural FOLLOWING FACULTY: New Orleans, LA, August 2006. Fitness Program, September 21, 2006. to Reduce Alcohol Consumption on Campus, at Childhood Report, as part of a special issue on Examination and Enhancement of Professional Mark Hilsenroth published: Reliability and Education for Social Work with Group Doris Johnson, Professor Emeritus, Swirbul Sue Greenfield presented the poster, the Hartford Hospital Conference, Caring children with special needs and their families, s, was Validity of the Social Cognition and Object Vol. 17, Issue 10, October 2006. funded by the International Association of Library—started in 1950 and retired in 1987. Bridging the Gap between Academia and Service, for Our Patients and Ourselves, Hartford, Relations Scale in Clinical Use (with E. Peters, CT, October 3, 2006. Schools of Social Work, September 2006. Stephen Klass, Professor Emeritus, English at the American Association of Colleges Patricia Marcellino published a peer-review- E. Eudell-Simmons, M. Blagys, & L. Handler) Department—started in 1964 and retired of Nursing Conference, Lake Buena Vista, Lorraine Sanders published Assessing and ed book chapter, A Teambuilding Model for Judy Fenster published an article on Post- in Psychotherapy Research, 16, 606–614; and in 2002. Short-Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: FL, November 16, 2006 (first author Liz Managing Women with Depression: a Midwifery the Educational Leadership Classroom, in the Doctoral Training for Social Workers in Assessment, Process, Outcome and Training in Cohn, co-authors: Patricia Eckardt, Barbara Perspective in the Journal of Midwifery and National Council of Professors of Educational the Journal of Social Work Practice in Frances Penney, Art Department faculty mem- Psychotherapy Research, 17, 31–45. Whelan, and Patrick Coonan). Women’s Health, July 2006, 51(3):185–192; and Administration (NCPEA) 2006 Yearbook, the Addictions (2006, Vol. 6, No. 3). ber—started in 1961 and retired in 1978. 34 Student Life Spring 2007

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From left: Adelphi University Assistant Professor of Physics and Advisor to the Society of Physics Sean Bentley, SPS Treasurer Kanishka Kelshikar ’09, SPS President Camilo Malagon ’07, Bill Nye, SPS Secretary Vivek Singh ’08, SPS Vice President Daniel Stack ’07, and SPS Member Gaurav Kaushik ’08

Gregory Hines March1993 15 Entertainment meets This past fall, the Society of Physics Students (SPS) was responsible BIG for bringing Bill Nye, the former host, writer, and producer of the education when student NAMES ON CAMPUS Emmy Award-winning television show Bill Nye the Science Guy, to cam- Comedian Lewis Black. Singer/songwriter Vanessa SAB, which is comprised of roughly 40 students pus. Working with the Student Government Association, SPS wrote clubs arrange to bring Carlton. Musician and Tony Award-nominated and is advised by Melissa Lopez, assistant director a grant proposal to receive funding to bring Mr. Nye to Adelphi big-name musicians, actor Steven Lynch. Grammy-winning hip-hop of the Center for Student Leadership and in November, said SPS President Camilo Malagon ’07. Mr. Nye group The Roots. Scientist and television per- Activities (CSLA), is a programming board that brought his signature blend of science and shtick to campus to speak television personalities, sonality Bill Nye “The Science Guy.” These are books entertainment for the entire campus. For about topics such as sundials, energy consumption, and global warm- just some of the luminaries that Adelphi students last year’s spring concert, SAB booked singer Ryan ing before a packed auditorium. Tony Award-nominated have brought to campus recently, in a striking Cabrera and rapper Fat Joe, says Ms. Lopez. example of democracy in action. SPS Secretary Vivek Singh ’08 says the response to the lecture was “We sold out and we heard nothing but good overwhelming. Mikhail S. Gorbachev March 4 actors, and comedians If a club or organization, such as Student things,” she says. Activities Board (SAB), is looking to bring a “A lot of people showed up for it and everyone seemed excited,” he to campus. To publicize events, Bridget Holahan ’07, presi- 1998 well-known performer or group to campus, the says. “It looked like they were having a lot of fun.” dent of SAB, says SAB usually orders posters, pur- first thing the members need to do is petition chases promotional items, and sends out campus- Organizing such significant entertainment events gives the students the Student Government Association (SGA) for wide emails. involved far more than just an amusing night at school, from teaching approval through their annual budget request or them how to plan and stage large-scale events to how to work together seek a new allocation during the middle of the “In addition, the band or performers themselves as a team. These skills serve students well regardless of whether they academic year. Once the group gets the green may sometimes post AU up on their Web site George plan on being a concert promoter or an elementary school teacher. Stephanopoulos light, the members work with their adviser to under where they are touring, which always helps April 27 finalize specifics, such as date, location, con- us out,” she says. – By Rachel Rohrs ’07 tracts, and payments for the event. The next Erin Walsh contributed to this article. 1999 Such gumption on the students’ behalf has proven step in the process is developing an advertising successful, as evidenced by the overwhelmingly campaign to get the word out to the community. positive campus response. REMEMBER WHEN? 36 Athletics Spring 2007 Athletics

The men’s soccer team captures its first ASC regular season tournament title. Fall 2006 marked the best season in more than a decade for the Adelphi men’s soccer team, which captured its first Atlantic Soccer Conference (ASC) regular season and tournament title, and secured its first National Collegiate Founded in 1961, the Adelphi University Athletic Hall of Fame Athletics Association (NCAA) Division I honors athletes, coaches, and friends who have distinguished themselves during their time at the University and thereafter. tournament appearance since 1992. Honorees are recognized at the Hall of Fame dinner in April. Congratulations to the 2006 and 2007 inductees and award winners.

2007 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES Thomas Aiello ’93 (Lacrosse) the late Albert Angelone ’60 (Legends Inductee) Nicholas Clark ’99 (Baseball) Thomas Liotti ’70 (Swimming) A Banner Season Bill Irwin (Swim Coach) William Phillips ’78 (Soccer/Track) Kelly Rohan (Roche) ’90 (Soccer) FOR MEN’S SOCCER Susan Tarzian (Kane) ’82 (Tennis/Field Hockey) Adelphi drew Brown University in the first round of the “It was great to see this program get back to the WOODRUFF LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD NCAA’s,” says Associate Dean and Director of Inter- NCAA Division I tournament and traveled to Providence, for excellence in coaching, teaching, and educating young adults collegiate Athletics and Recreation Athletics Director Rhode Island on a crisp, clear November morning for the John DiRico, Dowling College Head Men’s Soccer Coach Robert Hartwell. “Winning the conference title added to match. Despite the enthusiastic support of fans, who filled their the history of our program. The team’s success brought own bus to Brown, Adelphi fell behind early and could not FRANK CASSELL MEMORIAL AWARD out the best in everyone, as I saw firsthand on the fan recover, dropping the match 4–1. for extraordinary contributions made to Adelphi Athletics bus to and from the tournament match in Providence.” Curtis Minnis ’76 Coach Montgomery took the loss in stride. The team posted a double-digit win total for the first 2006 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES time since 2000, winning a conference best 11 games “Winning the Atlantic Soccer Conference regular season and Artie Benoit ’59 (Basketball) and achieving a record of 11-7-1. tournament championship was satisfying for all involved in Constantine Dodos ’66 (Soccer) the program,” he says. “The loss at Brown was disappointing, Robert J. Eitel ’53 (Football) Head men’s soccer coach Robert Montgomery ’75, but the tournament experience will help to motivate this Danny Gimpel ’97 (Basketball) Graduate student Marlon Paul Nussbaum ’89, M.A. ‘97 (Swimming) M.A.’84 also passed a milestone, collecting his 250th young team for next year.” Bennett won NSCAA first-team Kevin Price ’78 (Track and Field) all-region and ASC first-team career victory in Adelphi’s 1–0 win over Monmouth all-conference honors. Dr. Sue Tendy ’70 (Swimming) University on September 16, 2006. He was named ASC In another show of the team’s strength, four players—the Coach of the Year for guiding Adelphi to its ASC crown. most since 1983—earned National Soccer Coaches WOODRUFF LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Association of America (NSCAA) all-region honors. Mr. James Jones, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Yale University For their play in the regular season, graduate students Bennett and Mr. Figueiredo earned first-team all-region Joseph Jones, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Columbia University Marlon Bennett and Michael Hurley ’06, along with honors, while Mr. Hurley was named a second-team honoree, Patrick Figueiredo ’09 and Val Charalambous ’10 and Mr. Skelding garnered third-team accolades. FRANK CASSELL MEMORIAL AWARD earned first-team all-conference honors. Ron Forman ’07 Kathleen Petronis, Commerce Bank Garden City Branch Manager and Oliver Skelding ’07 were second-team selections. – By Adam Siepiola 38 Athletics Spring 2007

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the start of cross country and track Cross Country and field at Adelphi. Anniversary celebrations are planned for Saturday, November 3, 2007. Adelphi alumni are invited to cheer on the Panthers at and Track at 60 the NCAA Division II Northeast Cross Country Regional, which Adelphi is hosting in Van Cortland Park in Bronx, New York. An evening reception for alumni and students will be held on campus.

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1968 Legendary Track and Field Coach Ron Bazil Cross Country M.A. ’72 appointed. 1970 1975 First Adelphi athletes to earn NCAA First Men’s NCAA Division II Championship All-America Honors (Bill McPherson, Indoor Track Appearance Clyde McPherson ’72, Kit Pratt, and Dennis Walker ’73) 1996 1951–1955 First Men’s East Coast Conference (ECC) 1983 The indoor track team wins the 1951 Small Lauren Flanagan ’08 (center) collects items from Team Championship Most recent Adelphi Athlete to earn NCAA College Championship title and captures the Tomasz Walczak ’09 (left) and Amanda Rodriguez ’09 Outdoor Track All-America Honors (Gordon Hines) (right) for the Salvation Army during a men’s Collegiate Track Conference title for three 1996–2001 basketball game. successive years, from 1952–1955. Adelphi’s longest ECC Championship 1949–1953 winning streak The outdoor track team garnered two con- 1971 Adelphi Athletics Hall Panthers Extend a secutive Metropolitan Small College honors First NCAA Relay Title (Mile Relay—Keith 1998 of Fame Members (1949–1950 and 1950–1951 seasons). The Davis ’74, Ray Lee ’74, Clyde McPherson ’72, First Male ECC Individual Champion Paw to the Needy 1951–1952 and 1952–1953 squads were and Dennis Walker ’73) (Paul Hargrove ’01, M.A. ’06) Adelphi sports fans lent a helping hand Cross Country and Track and Field named Collegiate Track Conference titlists. by donating seven computer-sized boxes Set World Record in the Mile Relay 2000 Robert Alexander ’52 of toiletries and paper products to the 1970 (3:12.2—Keith Davis ’74, Clyde McPherson First Female ECC Individual Champion Ron Bazil M.A. ’72 Salvation Army in Hempstead, New First NCAA Division II Individual Title ’72, Larry Ross ’74, and Dennis Walker ’73) (Alethia Ali ’04, M.A. ’05) (440-Yard Dash, 46.2 seconds—Clyde James Chestnut ’64 York. Last February, the Department McPherson ’72) 1972 First Women’s ECC Team Championship William Dabney ’76 of Athletics, in conjunction with its Most Recent NCAA Relay Title (Mile Keith Davis ’73 CHAMPS (Challenging Athletes’ Minds First NCAA Division II Relay Title (Mile Relay—Keith Davis ’74, Ray Lee ’74, Clyde 2001 Mort Diamond ’53 for Personal Success)/Life Skills program, Relay—Bill McPherson, Clyde McPherson McPherson ’72, and Dennis Walker ’73) Most Recent Male ECC Individual Robert Gary ‘61 collected items such as shampoo and ’72, Kit Pratt, and Dennis Walker ’73) Champion (Ryan Soltan ’05, M.A. ’07) June Griffith-Collison ’81, M.B.A. ’84 conditioner, baby wipes, soap, tooth- 1974 William Humburg ’56 paste, lotion, razors, toilet paper, and 1978 Most Recent Men’s NCAA Championship First Women’s NCAA Division II Ray Lee ’74 paper towels during all home basketball Most Recent NCAA Division II Relay Appearance Championship Appearance Joseph Martini ’52 games and in receptacles dispersed Title (440-Yard Relay—Ronald Clarke ’80, Clyde McPherson ’72 1979 2002 around campus for the needy, as these M.S. ’83; Robert Gregory ’78; Steve McBride Mel Pender ’76 June Griffith-Collison ’81, M.B.A. ’84 sets Most Recent ECC Individual Champion items are typically not covered by ’78; and Arnold Sobers ’79, M.B.A. ’81) William Phillips ’78 440-yard world record. (Stephanie Henderson) government assistance. Kevin Price ’78 1983 Larry Ross ’74 Most Recent NCAA Division II Most Recent Women’s NCAA Division II The Panthers’ dedication to community Dennis Walker ’73 Individual Title (800-Meter Run, Championship Appearance service proves that Adelphi student-athletes 1:50.97—Gordon Hines) are CHAMPS both on and off the field. 2006 - By Adam Siepiola Most Recent Men’s and Women’s ECC - By Erin Walsh Championship Titles 40 Alumni Events Spring 2007 Alumni Events

1 Alumni Swim Meet

2 Alumni gather at the Coffee House Social in the new Underground Café.

3 Alumni, students, and faculty reminisce at the Nursing Renaissance Reunion with Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Marcia G. Welsh.

4 Alumni of the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s enjoy an evening of dinner and dancing at the first “Retro Reunion.”

5 Hispanic Heritage Celebration honors outstanding community leaders.

6 Alumni tour Laurel Lake Vineyards and Galluccio Wineries at the North Fork Wine Tour.

7 Derner Institute Meet the Dean Reception draws a crowd. 1 2 3

8 Alumni tour the Bronx Zoo holiday lights.

9 Alumni Volleyball Game To see more photos from recent Alumni Events, visit alumni.adelphi.edu/photogallery

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Homecoming 2006 marked a new tradi- 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s tion for Adelphi. In addition to welcom- ing alumni of all classes back for a day of cheering on the Panthers soccer teams and partaking in festivities under the A DIFFERENT KIND OF Stiles Field tent and in alumni athletic contests, the University designated the day as the official reunion for the classes of the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.

Previously, reunions for these classes had been a separate event held in the spring.

HOMECOMING Nearly 200 alumni and friends joined with more than 200 current students and their families on Saturday, September 30 for a day of sporting events and celebra- tions, including the crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen and a presentation of national championship rings to the women’s lacrosse team. For many alumni, the event marked the first time back on campus since graduation.

Adelphi women’s soccer team alumnae also came out in force for a commemoration of 25 years of women’s soccer at Adelphi that included an alumnae breakfast, game, luncheon, and recognition ceremony.

The alumni reunion stretched into the evening, as more than 100 alumni con- verged at Retro Reunion at the Garden City Hotel for a night of dinner and dancing.

Homecoming 2007 is planned for Saturday, October 6, 2007. Alumni, particularly those celebrating their 25TH and 40TH reunions, are welcome to join the cam- pus-wide fall festival that will take place on the Levermore Hall lawn, as Stiles Field will be under construction. A Retro Reunion evening dinner-dance for the classes of the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s is again planned at the Garden City Hotel. Alumni interested in helping organize the event are welcome to con- tact Mary Ann Mearini ‘05, senior asso- ciate director of Alumni Relations, at (516) 877-3265 or [email protected]

– By Bonnie Eissner 44 Alumni Events Spring 2007 Nick Zachos ’08 and Deepak Ludhani ’09

Rohit Mahajan ’09 Making Adelphi Relationships Matter Pierre Streat ’09 THE ADELPHI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HAS A NEW VISION.

Dilcia Granville M.S.W. ’98 with COACH Women in Public Service program participants New vision and mission statements were statements that were powerful and had crafted last year during an intensive ses- impact. That meant hours of discussing sion with selected members of the asso- what the board hoped to achieve and Michael J. Driscoll M.B.A. ’89 gives ciation’s board and Director of Alumni debating the language to use. “You career advice to Alice Pagani ’07. Relations Joseph Geraci. The group want to have clarity, consensus, and hammered out the vision statement, commitment,” he says. “The real ques- “Making Adelphi Relationships Matter,” tion is how do we touch the alumni and mission statement, “Making Adelphi and bring them into the larger commu- Coaching a New Relationships Matter through Active nity of Adelphi.” GENERATION of Personal Engagement,” which were pre- sented to the board at large this past Patrick Smalley ’86, vice president Donald Trump has The Apprentice to groom January. Martha Stark M.B.A. ’86, and secretary of the board, says the new board president, says a strategic plan statements “provide a springboard for Trump wannabes for lucrative careers patterned had been put together more than a year the association to be able to reach out after The Donald’s own. Adelphi University has ago, and a new mission and vision state- to the alumni.” ment were top priorities. “We realized COACH (Count on Alumni for Career Help), a Ms. Stark says the vision and mission LEADERS that the board really wasn’t that comfort- statements will enable the association to The program also gave students firsthand able with the earlier mission statement,” program recently implemented by the Office of During their visit, students gained valuable move forward with new initiatives, pro- exposure to what life is like in the business she says. “We are now going to use the Alumni Relations to train tomorrow’s leaders by career advice and networked with Adelphi grams, and events for alumni. alumni at Merrill Lynch, Parkmont Capital, and world, says Rita Delfonce ’08, a business new statements to review that strategic pairing them with successful alumni in their cho- Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc. They met with alumni management major with a specialization plan and make sure it is in alignment For more information about the Adelphi in finance. sen fields, minus the backstabbing and melodra- Ted M.Candella B.B.A.’94,M.B.A. ’95, vice with the mission and vision.” Alumni Association, including a full list president, producing sales manager, wealth of board members, visit HTTP://ALUM- ma their small screen counterparts endure. “It got a bunch of business students to step Crucial to the process, Ms. Stark says, management, Merrill Lynch, and Marisa NI.ADELPHI.EDU. out of their comfort zones and into the cor- Morizio B.S. ’03, registered client associate, was board member Eric Hieger Psy.D. porate world,” she said. Merrill Lynch; Peter M. Amari ’73 B.A., presi- ‘93, who has an extensive background In honor of Women’s History Month, Adelphi in organizational and workforce devel- dent, Parkmont Capital; Adelphi Trustee The undergraduate and graduate business students convened in March to gain valuable opment and serves as vice president of Michael J. Driscoll M.B.A. ’89, senior managing students who participated in the program career insights from prominent Adelphi alum- Knowing Point, a Huntington Manor, director, Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc., and Erica were impressed and inspired by the distin- nae during a panel discussion featuring Dilcia New York-based consulting,training, Sabatello B.S. ’04, M.S. ’05, derivatives docu- guished careers of the Adelphi alumni they Granville M.S.W. ’98, a public affairs specialist and development firm. Mr. Hieger lent mentation specialist, Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc. encountered. for the Food and Drug Administration; Hon. his expertise to facilitate the group and Cynthia M. Rufe B.A. ’70, a federal judge with By all accounts, the first COACH event was a says they wanted to come up with the federal court of the Eastern district of The Careers in Finance day motivated the resounding success for all involved. Pennsylvania; and Susan Tendy B.A.’70, an business students to strive for top-notch internships in their chosen fields and to pur- associate professor at West Point Military “The students networked with our alumni and sue rewarding careers of their own after grad- Academy, among others. Later that month, a learned about different careers in the finance uation. As a result of the November event, number of the panelists hosted career seminars industry,” says Assistant Dean of the School of one Adelphi student received a full-time posi- for students in their workplaces. Business Brian Rothschild, one of the organizers tion, and three others are interning at vari- of the Careers in Finance event. Last November, 30 business students took ous financial institutions. Manhattan’s financial centers by storm as part Rahul Mahajan ’06, an M.B.A. candidate, says - By Erin Walsh of Adelphi’s first COACH program, Careers the program gave students an opportunity “to in Finance. connect with our alumni and learn from them.” 46 Alumni and Friends Giving Spring 2007 Alumni and Friends Giving ADELPHI INAUGURATES

that is being done at Adelphi, the quality of MILLION DOLLAR ROUND TABLE the people at the school, its improved stand- EIGHT LARGE GIFTS, ing in the community, and its strong financials. Trustee Katherine H. Littlefield and husband Joshua While Mr. Willumstad has not yet designated the exact use of his gift, he says, “My inclination Millions of Reasons to Say Thanks is to see the money go directly to the students.”

Amy Hagedorn ’05 (Hon.) and her husband ship at Adelphi and in fields as diverse as dards he was setting for himself and the rest Adelphi’s impact on society at large is a Horace Hagedorn ’01 (Hon.), the late finance, pharmaceuticals, philanthropy, of the school.” strong motivator for leadership donors. Mr. founder and former chairman of Miracle-Gro, telecommunications, and technology. Willumstad notes that education is a great broke Adelphi fundraising records in 2003 Eileen Romar and Horace G. McDonell, Jr. way to give back, and says, “Given the con- when they gave the University its first $1 mil- Trustee Carol A. Ammon M.B.A. ’79, ’52, ’02 (Hon.), a former Adelphi Trustee tribution the University has made over a long lion gift. In addition to making Adelphi his- founder and former chairman of the board and former chairman and CEO of the history, given its contribution to the Long tory, they started a small but growing trend. of Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc., gave the Perkin-Elmer Corporation, contributed $1.1 Island community, and the metropolitan New In the three years following their gift, Adelphi University its largest gift to date in 2005— million, Adelphi’s largest gift from a living York community, this is a great way to do it.” $8.5 million to support School of Education alumni couple, in 2005 to renovate a general Eileen Romar and Horace G. has received seven additional gifts of a mil- McDonell, Jr. ’52, ’02 (Hon.) lion dollars or more from ten exceptionally programs and facilities. In honor of her gen- chemistry lab and create an endowed schol- “Adelphi to me is not just giving to my school,” generous benefactors, enough to inaugurate erosity, the Ruth S. Ammon School of arship fund for undergraduate physics majors. says Mr. Campbell. “I am excited about giving Robert B. Willumstad ’05 (Hon.) Trustees Carol A. Ammon M.B.A. ’79 and Leon M. Pollack ’63 its Million Dollar Round Table. Education now bears the name of her The overhauled McDonell Chemistry to a progressive institution that’s turning out mother, a member of the Class of 1942. Laboratory opened in spring 2006. people in many areas who will make a contri- “Everyone loves a winner. Everyone loves giv- bution to society.” ing to a winning team,” says Adelphi Board of Amy and Horace Hagedorn’s first $1 million The other gifts include a gift of $1 million Trustees Chairman Michael J. Campbell ’65 gift has been funding programs in the School from Adelphi Trustee Katherine H. Littlefield, “Adelphi is a resource for community life,” of Adelphi’s recent fundraising momentum. of Business, including the annual Hagedorn a director of The Scotts Miracle-Gro says Ms. Hagedorn. “The University is not an Still, he admits that when he joined the Lectureship on Corporate Social Respon- Company and general partner and chair of Ivy-covered tower or Ivory tower. It’s a place Board seven years ago, “I didn’t think we’d sibility, and, in recognition of their gen- The Hagedorn Partnership, and her husband for people to share ideas and to be stimulated get this far this fast.” erosity, the School of Business building was Joshua Littlefield, received in 2006; $1 million intellectually, and where the arts and sciences named the Hagedorn Hall of Enterprise. from Brian McAuley ’61, ’06 (Hon.), are part of community life and are offered not Of Adelphi’s supporters, himself included, he The Hagedorns gave a second $1 million in former chairman and co-founder of Nextel only to students but others in the community. says, “Most are alumni who have had pleasant 2005 to support the construction of a much Communications, Inc. and a member It’s a resource for everybody who lives in thoughts about Adelphi, and are happy to be needed new building for Adelphi’s Child of Adelphi’s President’s Advisory Council; the region.” back in touch with the University. They see a Activity Center, which, at Ms. Hagedorn’s $1 million from Trustee Leon M. Pollack ’63, University that’s hitting on all cylinders with request, will be named the Alice Brown a retired managing director at Donaldson, Mr. Campbell says that Adelphi’s long over- Brian McAuley ’61, ’06 (Hon.) Amy Hagedorn ’05 (Hon.) Horace Hagedorn ’01 (Hon.) superb leadership and all kinds of accredita- Early Learning Center in honor of its Lufkin & Jenrette, received in 2003; and due campus enhancements, including the tions. They come in at the right time. They former longtime director. $1 million from Trustee Robert B. Willumstad new performing arts center and the recre- dig deep and put their money on the table.” ’05 (Hon.), chairman of the board of American ation and sports complex, now underway, “Both gifts had to do with the confidence International Group, Inc. (AIG), received and the need for funding to support increas- Many of the members of this prominent that Horace and I felt about the mission of in 2006. ingly talented students and faculty make a giving society will be familiar to Adelphi Adelphi and the way it was being implement- strong case for giving to the University now. University Magazine readers. They are an ed by Bob Scott,” says Ms. Hagedorn. “I feel fortunate enough to be able to do it,” “The more money we have, the better we can impressive bunch. Of the 10, five graduated says Mr. Willumstad about his gift. “I’ve had make the University,” he says. from Adelphi, and four received honorary She explains, “We liked his emphasis on stu- the opportunity to be part of what is a great degrees. Five are current or former Trustees, dent learning—the whole experience stu- success story,” he says, and notes that he has – By Bonnie Eissner and all hold or have held positions of leader- dents have at Adelphi—and the high stan- been impressed by the caliber of the work 48 Section Spring 2007

2 3 7 1 GOLF CLASSIC 2006 4 1 5 Honoree Michael J. Driscoll M.B.A. ’89 2 Board of Trustees Chairman Michael J. Campbell ’65 with Walter Schulz ’66, M.B.A. ’68; Gil Weatherly ’68; Dr. Craig Miller ’66; Dennis Spink ’66, M.A. ’68; Adelphi President’s Advisory Council member Bill Alesi ’67; and Trustee John J. Gutleber III ’68, M.BA. ’70

3 Associate Head Men’s Baseball Coach Bob Malvagna, President’s Advisory 8 Council member Anthony Bonomo, Head Men’s Baseball Coach Dominic Scala, and Head Men’s Basketball Coach James Cosgrove A record $165,000 for 4 Honoree Michael J. Driscoll M.B.A. ’89 (third from left), with youngest son Dennis, wife Melissa, and older son Michael

student athletic scholarships 5 Trustee Joseph A. Gregori ’77, Alumni Association Board President 6 Martha Stark M.B.A. ’86, and President Robert A. Scott

6 Jack Costello, Stephen M. Wirth ’70, Joe Setteneri, and Gene DeMark

7 Student-athlete Gianna Smith ’08 with President’s Advisory Council member Russell G. Matthews

9 8 Alumni Association Board member Marc Sieben ’75, School of Business SEEING Dean Anthony F. Libertella, and Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Marcia G. Welsh

9 Melissa Driscoll and Deirdre O’Connell

10 Stephen M. Wirth ’70, President’s Advisory Council member Robert A. Arcoro, Sal DiMatteo, Clem Grieco, and Jack Costello

11 Drew Tatarian, Robert Rubino, Panther Club President Dennis Lind ’88, GREEN and Al Azralon More than 220 alumni and friends teed the sold-out event. They were joined by a off at Cherry Valley Club in Garden City committee of distinguished business and for Adelphi’s 18th Annual Golf Classic community leaders. on September 25, 2006, raising a record $ $ A live auction raised more than 20,000 and 165,000 for student athletic scholarships. 10 The event, which included a day of golf, featured six luxury prizes and packages, cocktails, and an awards dinner, honored including foursomes at The Bear’s Club in Michael J. Driscoll M.B.A. ‘89, senior man- southern Florida and at the newly opened aging director of Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc., Sebonack Golf Club in Southampton, with the 2006 President’s Award for Out- New York. standing Achievement and Friendship. Mr. Mark your calendar for next year’s Golf Driscoll was elected to the Board of Trustees Classic to be held on September 24, 2007, in December 2006. honoring Gerald Mahoney ‘65, former John P. Finnerty M.S. ‘77 of W.J.M. chairman and CEO of Mail-Well, Inc. Associates, Inc., and Stephen M. Wirth ‘70 of New York Sports and Physical Therapy Institute, served as tournament co-chairs for 11 Alice Brown M.A. ’85 50 Alumni and Friends Giving Spring 2007 Barbara and Arthur Herman, Class of ’50

Professional Backgrounds Arthur Founded Barbara Our daughter Leslie, who is pursu- A.D. Herman Construction Company in ing her doctorate in architectural history at 1958, which constructed the Ruth S. Harley Columbia University, and our three grand- University Center and the addition to Swirbul daughters Library. Retired as chairman of the board in Hobbies and interests Arthur Number one 1995. Now runs Herman Development is golf. Number two is golf, and the third Corporation. Barbara A social worker, then most important thing is golf. Barbara Bridge, partner in starting A.D. Herman Construction travel, current-events courses, and golf Company Joseph L. Vigilante First gift to Adelphi $250 in 1987 Fondest Adelphi memories Arthur Playing Most recent gift to Adelphi $300 in 2006 baseball, having fraternity parties, and passing calculus Barbara The friends that I met Why we give Of late, we’ve been motivated by Dr. Scott and the change on the Adelphi How we met We met on a blind date after campus. Arthur attended the groundbreaking graduation. We got married on July 19, 1953. for the new sports center and was thoroughly Most proud of Arthur Starting the business impressed. And in the future, we would like with $15,000 with no staff other than Barbara. to be part of Adelphi’s progress. We built it up into a successful company. George Stricker

ADELPHI LEGENDS A Few Moments with ? Adelphi benefactors Funds to Help their Legacies Live On WHO Alice Brown M.A. ’85 served as director of Through The Joseph L. Vigilante Fund, Adelphi’s Child Activity Center for 23 years, Adelphi seeks to raise $2 million to support making a name for herself as a leading advocate scholarships, faculty development, and stronger GIVES for early childhood education on Long Island. and more engaging community partnerships for Joseph L. Vigilante (1925–2005), former the School of Social Work. School of Social Work dean and faculty mem- Stephanie Williams ’97, M.A. ’98 ber, oversaw a vast expansion of the School and The George Stricker Fund in psychology led it to national prominence. Renowned scholar seeks to raise $2 million to provide crucial sup- Profession Special education teacher, Fondest Adelphi memory Graduating with George Stricker served the Gordon F. Derner port for faculty in the Derner Institute. Roosevelt, New York public schools a bachelor’s degree with my parents on cam- Institute as dean and the first distinguished pus to see me. They didn’t finish college. To date, Adelphi has raised close to $2 million When I decided to become a teacher Age research professor in the Institute’s history. They wanted their only child to get a college for the three funds. 3. I’ve known I wanted to be a teacher ever degree. In honor of their many accomplishments and since preschool. My preschool teacher gradu- For more information, or to make a donation to contributions, Adelphi has initiated three ated from Adelphi and gave me my first job. Adelphi in four words or less Extraordinary any of these funds, please contact the Office of ambitious fundraising efforts to ensure that University Advancement at (516) 877-3250 or Best part of teaching When a child finally Gifts to Adelphi $50 a year since 2002 3their commitment to excellence extends far visit WWW.ADELPHI.EDU/GIVING. is able to read. into the future. Why I give At a very early age, my parents – By Rachel Rohrs ’07 Favorite place on campus The Library. You taught me to share. I am an only child and The Alice Brown Early Learning Center could always find a quiet corner to study in. had so many toys. My parents encouraged $ Fund seeks to raise 4 million to support I’m still there every week doing research. It’s me to give them away to charities or families a needed new building to house Adelphi’s cur- convenient. I understand it, and the librarians in need. I’m making a decent salary now, and rent pre-school program for the children are always willing to help. I thought why not help others. It may not be of faculty, students, staff, and area residents. a lot of money, but it’s something. 52 Ways of Giving Spring 2007 Making your gift to Adelphi University

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Preston Burch ’66 wears a cleanroom “bunny suit” while sitting in the Mission Class Notes Commander’s seat in the cockpit of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis in 2002.

1940s Martha Jantho, ’59 B.A., retired from the Alice Byrne, ’63 M.S.W., presented a work- Chicago Public Schools and is working part-time shop at the Annual Conferences of American at the Lyric Opera and Harold Washington Group Psychotherapy Association. She also Elaine Bobzin, ’46 B.A., is out of retirement Community College. presented a sibling workshop in Belfast, Ireland for the third time. She is working part-time for PRESTON BURCH ’66 in August. an international Internet service provider. She celebrated her 80TH birthday last June with all 1960s Barbara Lyso, ’63 B.S.N., is a disability man- eight children and 50 or more grandchildren agement specialist for federal workers, a geri- and great-grandchildren from all over the Jack Dowd, ’60 B.A., has created a new sculp- atric care manager, and CEO and owner of a ture project honoring Andy Warhol, the great Racing towards United States. consulting firm. American Pop artist. Claire Shulman, ’46 B.S., was elected to Gary Rosenberg, ’63 M.S.W., is the Edith J. The Museum of the Moving Image Board. Lawrence Fried, ’60 B.B.A., and his wife Diane Baerwald Professor of Community and Preven- Preston Burch’s great-grandfather, Preston Williford, along with their two golden retrievers, tive Medicine at the Mount Sinai School of M. Burch, and grandfather, William P. Burch, Eleanor Paul (Luitgarten),’50 B.S., is Molly and Lucy, will be taking a birthday week- TH Medicine. He is the past president of the were famous race horse trainers who are approaching her 80 birthday and lives in end trip in their motor home to Lake Lanier a retirement home. She is recovering from Society for Social Work Administrators in both inductees of the National Museum of Islands for a five-day weekend. He recently had a Health Care. He has been elected to the major surgery. Her last job before retirement Racing and Hall of Fame in Saratoga quadruple bypass, and is getting along great, and Hunter College Hall of Fame and has received was as a school nurse for BOCES in one of starting to work a full schedule again. He is plan- Springs, New York. their occupational schools. the Distinguished Alumni Award from Adelphi ning a gala holiday reunion at Lake Lanier Islands University and the Founders Day Award from Winter Festival for all Georgia and surrounding New York University. In addition, he is a fellow But the nomadic life of a champion thorough- SPACE 1950s alumni to see the decorations and enjoy the com- in the Brookdale Center on Aging, a fellow in bred trainer just wasn’t in the stars for the In 2001, Mr. Burch assumed the role of asso- At Adelphi, he was able to make strides in panionship. More details to follow. the New York Academy of Medicine, and a younger Preston Burch, who graduated from ciate director/project manager for the Hubble the field of aerospace by participating in a Deena Lesser, ’50 B.A., currently serves as the Felissa Lashley, ’61 B.S., was one of the pan- recipient of the Ida M. Cannon Award of the Adelphi in 1966 with a degree in physics. Space Telescope (HST) Program at the NASA research fellowship during his final director of Inter-municipal Affairs in the Office elists participating in the taping of the New Society for Hospital Social Work Directors Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, two years of college. of the Supervisor and as the deputy director of Jersey Public Television and Radio television spe- of the American Hospital Association. He “It wasn’t a life for a family,” he says. Maryland. The Hubble Space Telescope, the Office of Inter-municipal Communications cial, Remaking American Nursing. The half-hour co-authored The Social Work-Medicine launched in 1990, orbits above the earth’s Although his work with Hubble has many for the Town of North Hempstead. She also special covered issues ranging from the nursing Relationship–100 Years at Mount Sinai So, the younger Mr. Burch set his sights on serves as the chairperson of the Board of Com- atmosphere and provides uniquely clear and perks, such as working with 2006 Nobel faculty shortage to nursing retention problems. with Helen Rehr, D.S.W. a race equally as intense as the Kentucky missioners of Great Neck Water Pollution deep views of the cosmos. Hubble has made Prize winner in Physics John C. Mather, sen- Barbara Luehning, ’61 B.A., will retire after Gail Wise, ’63 B.S., and her husband, Jim Control District. She is the vice president and Derby or the Preakness—the race to outer ior astrophysicist and senior project scientist being an art teacher for 41 years. Wise ’63, are proud grandparents of their first possible such discoveries as black hole signa- co-founder of the Great Neck Historical space. After graduating from Adelphi, he grandchild, Connor Wise. tures in the galaxy and has provided evidence for the James Webb Space Telescope, and Society and is the chairperson of North Herma Aiken, ’62 B.A., retired to a golf and joined the Grumman Aerospace Corporation for the existence of dark energy, a mysterious cavorting with astronauts, Mr. Burch still Hempstead Supervisor’s Committee Against tennis community outside Atlanta, Georgia, Mitchell Freedman, ’64 B.A., is president of to work on the NASA Apollo Program as a in 2005. She is a volunteer at Sacred Journey repulsive force that causes the universe to hasn’t partaken in one of NASA’s legendary Family Violence. Mitchell Freedman Accountancy Corp. He is thermal vacuum test engineer on the Lunar Hospice and Flippen Elementary School Library. married to Arlene Jakes. He has two children, expand at an increasing rate, according to missions to space. Ofelia Barrass, ’51 B.A., celebrated her 78TH Module, an experience that today, even after She has traveled to six continents and will con- two stepchildren, and five grandchildren. the Hubble Web site. birthday in January. tinue to travel. working in the field of aerospace for more After watching a shuttle launch at the John Stanley Norwalk, ’65 B.A., is the president Joan Doran, ’51 B.A., has poetry published Samuel Bernstein, ’62 B.A., is happily married than 40 years, stands out as the most exciting In his current role, Mr. Burch oversees the F. Kennedy Space Center in Florida and in The Poet’s Touchstone, The OASIS Journal, and CEO of Telestar Satellite and on the board with one daughter, who is also married and has project that he’s ever worked on. operation and on-orbit servicing of Hubble, viewing the IMAX movie The Dream is Alive, and The Twig. Her poem, Ursa Major, of directors of the Kew Gardens Hills Civic a child. Association. the Hubble science program, and the devel- which takes the viewer on a space shuttle, took first place in the Poetry Society of New “Sending humans to the moon was one of Lois Miller Nave, ’65 B.S., and her hus- opment of future Hubble science instruments with his youngest daughter, he briefly flirted Hampshire’s National Contest. She recently S. Michael Plaut, ’65 B.A., was awarded the the greatest accomplishments ever, and my judged the PSNH quarterly Members’ Contest. band, Richard, own their own company. They inaugural 2006 Service Award by the Society and spacecraft components. He is also man- with the idea of becoming an astronaut, he have more than 65 properties in the greater role was very small,” he says, adding that his for Sex Therapy and Research. ager of the astrophysics project division at jokingly recalls. Although Mr. Burch never Martin Lebson, ’52 B.A., is still working full- Los Angeles area. They have four children, duties included testing both specific pieces of Goddard, but his duties with Hubble con- made the journey to outer space, he recently time as an insurance agent and has returned to two grandchildren, and one on the way. Edward Brown, ’66 M.A., and his wife the lunar module and the flammability of the China to work with some agents of Chubb Norma celebrated their 62ND wedding sume about 80 percent of his time, he says. orbited back to his alma mater last year for his Paul Berko, ’63 B.A., has been married to crude cabin. TH Insurance. He has done mentoring by email anniversary in July. 40 reunion with his wife Martha. Marjorie Berko since 1972. They have two and has recently written a worldwide policy Since childhood, Mr. Burch has been inter- children, Lloyd and Craig, and two grandchil- Jane Rubin, ’66 B.A., lives in Tampa, Florida, “The program had a blank check to go ahead for a Chinese company. ested in rockets and space travel. He chose to - By Erin Walsh dren, Alexander and Sam. He practiced law for where she is the president of the Lowry Park and beat the Russians,” he says. “It was a very Willard Manus’s, ’52 B.A., novel, A Dog 40 years, and is currently looking to teach on a Zoo Docents Organization, and was also major in physics because “it gives you a good unique and exciting experience, paving the Called Leka, was recently published. college level. named as the Zoo’s 2005 Docent of the Year. foundation to go into a number of things.” way for humans to go to the moon.” 56 Class Notes Spring 2007

risk groups, and advocate for social justice “It was very clear that government had issues around economic empowerment, enormous responsibility and enormous racial disparities, and homophobia. influence. And as a person who always viewed herself as an activist, it was impor- Despite a passion for her work, Dr. Hill tant to be in a place that I felt like I could acknowledges she originally had different make a difference,” says Dr. Hill. plans for her career. She intended to start a Getting Yet, she notes she hasn’t strayed too far private psychology practice and attended from her Adelphi roots. Adelphi because it “was the best clinical psychology program in the country.” “Clinical psychology has always been a cor- AIDS nerstone of the work that I do, both as a But Dr. Hill earned her Ph.D. the same year psychologist and in public health, and in Out of the Closet that AIDS was discovered, and the disease government,” says Dr. Hill. quickly infiltrated her personal and profes- $ Marjorie J. Hill ’77, M.A. ’79, Ph.D. ’81

Started in 1981 by six volunteers with 70,000, even after 25 years, stigma and discrimination Photo: Adam Fredericks Dr. Hill points out that she directly applies “I think that for many sional lives. the Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC) is the old- continue to drive the epidemic.” her psychology training in running a sup- According to Dr. Hill, well-grounded fears people, HIV and AIDS est comprehensive AIDS advocacy and support “The first person I knew who died of AIDS port group for women who have been liv- “I think that for many people, HIV and AIDS about the social isolation that accompanies organization in the world. It was founded before in 1982 was someone I met just before I ing with HIV or AIDS for 12 years or are still linked to sexuality, and people continue the disease deter people from getting test- are still linked to either the disease or the HIV virus that causes it went to Adelphi,” says Dr. Hill. more. According to Dr. Hill, most of the had been named. to have enormous difficulty with issues of sexual- ed. She notes that 28 percent of the New women have not revealed their illness to sexuality, and people ity,” says Dr. Hill, adding that homophobia is at York City residents who are diagnosed with In her child psychology work in the late family members; most of the women who Today, the New York City-based organization the root of the disease’s persistent stigma. HIV are also diagnosed with AIDS, meaning 1980s she began to see children who were are working haven’t told their employers, continue to have has a budget of $27 million, roughly 200 staff that they have been living with the virus, “It is a very terrible thing for a person to con- having difficulties because a family member, and she points out one woman who works members, thousands of volunteers, and serves and likely helping it to spread, for up to often a brother or uncle, who had been diag- for her church’s AIDS ministry hasn’t even enormous difficulty 15,000 clients a year—85 percent of whom live tract a disease that is in fact preventable,” says 10 years. nosed with AIDS had come home to die. told her pastor. at or below the poverty level. The organization Dr. Hill. “The difference, though, is that if with issues of today, somewhere somebody is in a doctor’s In New York City, which has the nation’s high- provides free meals—96,000 a year. It offers free “It became clear that families in the late ’80s “And when I asked her why, she looked at office or an HIV clinic and they find a posi- est AIDS case rate, more than 100,000 peo- testing, free counseling, and a hotline. GMHC is needed support around helping young peo- me like I didn’t quite get it, which I didn’t,” sexuality.” tive test result, they may not tell anyone. ple are living with HIV, and HIV is the third involved in HIV and AIDS policy making at the ple and other family members deal with the says Dr. Hill. “Because her pastor would Whereas if someone is diagnosed with cancer, leading cause of death for those under 65. treat her, her fellow church members would – Marjorie J. Hill ’77, local, national, and international levels. stigma of HIV and ultimately the death of a M.A. ’79, Ph.D. ’81 any kind of cancer, the chances are they’re treat her, differently. So 25 years into the In the face of such daunting realities, Dr. family member,” says Dr. Hill. “We are the oldest AIDS service organization in probably going to tell their parents, then tell epidemic, individuals do not feel like they Hill says her top priorities for GMHC are the world,” says Marjorie J. Hill ’77, M.A. ’79, their wife, and their husband, their next door Her role as a community organizer led to an can share basic information about a major to provide quality support and care for indi- Ph.D. ’81, who was appointed CEO of GMHC neighbor, and their pastor so that people can invitation to work for the Dinkins administra- health condition.” in October 2006, right after AIDS and GMHC rally around them and support them.” viduals living with HIV and AIDS, promote tion, where she learned an important lesson. – By Bonnie Eissner turned 25. “‘First in the Fight’ is our motto. And HIV education and prevention to targeted

Stephen Book’s, ’67 B.A., new book, The bout with cancer and a debilitating stroke in istry from Boston College in 1984, was NACE a member of the Speakers Bureau of the local Steven Handwerker, ’69 B.A., graduated assessments to measure the adequacy of work Actor Takes a Meeting: How to Interview Suc- the 1990s, he wrote and published four books certified, and served as a hospital chaplain until organ procurement organization, the Washing- from New York University with a Ph.D. in performance and to promote improvements. ton Regional Transplant Consortium. Three cessfully with Agents, Managers, Producers, of poems: Records D’un Tibeta, published in August 2005. She received a certificate in spiri- clinical/community psychology and became Judy Werner (Breuer), ’69 B.S.N., ’74 M.S.N., years ago, he established an insurance agency and Casting Directors, has recently been pub- the Catalan language in Spain in 2002; licensed as a psychologist in 35 states. He is published her seventh article, “The High Cost tual direction in 1994. She retired in 2005 representing AFLAC in Maryland, where lished by Silman-James Press. His first book, Recollections of a Tibetan, published in the currently in private practice in Florida and is of Independence,” in Nursing Spectrum, April because of health issues. She is a phone volun- he and his wife Barbara reside. Their daughter Book on Acting: Improvisation Technique for United States in 2003; Winds of Change–an actively lecturing at national professional and 2006. She is a medical surgery educator, special- teer for the M.S. Society, focusing on her spiri- Tamara Brown teaches children with autism at the Professional Actor in Film, Theater, and Autobiography of a Tibetan, published in India international conventions on topics related to izing in brain injury, rehab, and pain and wound tual journey while dealing with M.S. the Gateway School in Manhattan. Their other values of psychology. He has been married 32 care, at Southside Hospital in Bay Shore, New Television, was recently translated and published in 2005; Odds and Ends, published in the daughter, Rebecca Willens J.D., who specializes Neil Willens, ‘68 B.A., has been appointed years and has two children. in Poland. United States in 2006. In April 2007, the fifth in land use and development at Miles and York. She is a new grandma to baby Rolf, born national sales manager for Salmon Medical November 17, 2006. She is also ANCC certi- Tsoltim Shakabpa, ’67 B.B.A., was selected by premier collection of poems entitled Voice of Stockbridge in Rockville, Maryland, was Mark Israel, ’69 B.B.A., ’78 M.B.A., was fied in professional development. St. Joseph’s School, North Point in Darjeeling, Tibet will be published by Paljor Publications Innovations, a Rockville, Maryland-based manu- recently appointed by Montgomery County named director of internal audit and oversight India as the winner of the inaugural Most in New Delhi, India. facturer of the DentaSafe (TM) Intubating Executive Doug Duncan to the Montgomery for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven Barbara Willens (Weinstein), ‘69 B.S.N, is Distinguished North Point Alumni Award for Mary Jo O’Connor, ’68 B.S.N., worked in Dental Guard, a class 1 medical device used by County Upcounty Citizens Advisory Board. National Laboratory. In his new position, he is a member of Maryland’s Nursing Emergency significant contributions to the world and the nursing until 1983. Upon graduation from nurs- anesthesiologists. He has been the liver trans- James Frost, ’69 M.S.W., is the proud father responsible for directing financial and business Response Group, and is the nursing clinical community through his profession. The award ing school, she focused on eldery in the com- plant mentor for the Inova Fairfax Hospital and of three daughters, two grandsons, and one operations reviews for Brookhaven Lab. He coordinator for Suburban Ambulatory Surgery was presented in March. Despite a chilling munity. She received her M.A. in pastoral min- Transplant Center in Falls Church, Virginia, and grandaughter. also conducts independent institutional Center of Bethesda, Maryland. 58 Class Notes Spring 2007

1970s Richard Korn, ’72 B.A., is president and CEO Karen Desmond, ’74 B.S., is currently matric- Patricia Charthern, ’78 M.A., was the recipi- John Coughlin, ’80 M.B.A., is the new direc- Robert Torra, ’80 M.S., is the vice president of 911LifeLink. ulated at New York Medical College in the ent of the Education Excellence Award. She is tor of human resources for the Diocese of of professional banking services for Fairfield Raymond Bellanca, ’70 B.A., has been a pro- Ann Morabito, ’72 B.S., retired from the New master’s of public health program with a major married to Loniel Charthern and they are the Rockville Centre. County Bank Corp. proud parents of one son, Brian Loniel, one fessional in the private club industry for more Jersey State Judiciary and is currently volunteer- in epidemiology. She also works in the commu- Margaret Evers, ’80 M.S., was appointed Patricia Griffith, ’81 M.S.W., co-founded daughter, Kimberly LuAlin, and one daughter- than 20 years. He is the first horn player (alto ing for the Georgetown Hospital Foundation. nity to raise funds for the American Cancer principal of Jefferson Primary School in Mercy Haven, Inc., where she continues to Society, March of Dimes, and the Multiple in-law, Tracy. sax/electric clarinet) with Cat Mother of Cat Laurette Shrage, ’72 B.S., was appointed Huntington, New York. serve as the executive director. Mother and the All Night Newsboys. Both Sclerosis Association. Maria Georgiou, ’78 B.S., ’82 M.S.W., has assistant director of special education-elemen- Denise Fraser, ’80 B.S., is chief of surgery at Herbert Huebscher, ’81 M.B.A., served as a were on the road for four years with Tower of been the executive director of the Town of tary level in the New Rochelle School District Manuel Martinez, ’74 M.B.A., was honored School of Business adjunct professor of business Power, Boz Scaggs, Elvin Bishop, Lydia Penz, Martha’s Vineyard Hospital in Massachusetts. in September 2005. by Nassau County’s Office of Minority Affairs in Huntington Youth Bureau since 2001. and Cold Blood, among other groups. He was The hospital has recently become an affiliate of policy from 1986 to 1993, after a 32-year career February 2007. He serves as president and CEO Lee Monday, ’78 B.A., recently published his also contracted with United Artists and Blue Ruth Balkin, ’73 B.A., was recently appointed Massachusetts General Hospital. She lives on with the Hazeltine Corporation, last in the book, Life: Enjoy the Ride, Aventine Press 2006. Thumb, when they played with the late to the New York State Supreme Court. of Utopia Home Care, Inc., which has been the Vineyard year-round with her husband Jim position of vice president of strategic planning. Long Island’s number one ranking minority- and two sons, Douglas, 14, and Brian,11. He was then a full-time professor at Long Island Sylvester at the San Francisco Playboy Club. Cecilia Campoverde, ’73 M.S.W., an associ- Robert Schneiderman, ’78 M.B.A., is princi- owned firm for the last nine years consecutively. University-C.W. Post campus. He is now ate professor of social work in the College of pal for Parallel Holdings LLC in Mount Kisco, Sheila Mayhew, ’80 B.S., became a science Steven Epstein, ’70 B.A., celebrated 35 years retired and avidly engaged in the avocation of Architecture, Urban and Public Affairs at James Rigano, ’74 B.A., is a partner with New York. He has a wife and three children. teacher in 2004. She is currently working at a of marriage in January. He has worked in the DNA-based genealogy research. He made a Florida Atlantic University, has recently been Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, LLP and rep- private school in Coral Springs, Florida. She is field of home finances for many years. Linda Hoyes, ’79 M.S., spent 29 years teach- major presentation on the subject at the 26th named Social Worker of the Year by the resents clients with regards to subsurface con- a science fair coordinator and teaches 5th Ronald Lawner, ’70 B.B.A., is ending his ing K–6 and special education for the New York annual convention of the International Associa- National Association of Social Workers, Palm tamination issues. He manages environmental through 8th-grade science. 25-year career with Arnold Worldwide, an ad City Board of Education before retiring in 2002. tion of Jewish Genealogical Societies in New Beach County Unit. She also co-founded the agency. scientists in the investigation and remediation of She also worked in management for New York John Powell, ’80 B.B.A., ’82 M.B.A., was York City last August. Latin American Immigrant and Refugee Organ- subsurface contamination, negotiates contracts, Telephone Company (Verizon) and H.R.A. named assistant superintendent for business of Lucille Beck, ’71 B.A., a senior executive with ization, Inc. and the Guatemalan Maya Quetzal John Natale, ’81 B.B.A., was promoted to and interacts with environmental agencies. Her two greatest gifts are her daughter and Great Neck, New York public schools. the Department of Veterans Affairs, has recently Organization, Inc. She serves as a consultant retirement. first vice president for New York Life Insurance received the top honor from the American for those organizations, and is active in several Janis Brenner, Non Degree, was honored Company. Speech-Language-Hearing Association. other community organizations. Her research in February at Janis Brenner & Guests 25th Judith McAuley-Overby, ’79 B.A., recently published a new poem entitled You are so Right! Arlene Hawks, ’71 B.A., after retiring from and service interests are in the area of immigra- Anniversary, a four night performance series This is her second time winning a poetry con- 32 years of teaching and directing drama at tion and disabilities. featuring Janis and her dance company, all applauding her work in the arts field of the test. She has eight grandchildren. East Aurora High School in Aurora, Illinois, was Roberta Gerold, ’73 M.S., was recently past 25 years. AU Alums Honored for their Service honored to have the newly renovated auditori- appointed superintendent of the Middle Louise Morrow, ’79 M.S.W., spent part of her um dedicated as the Arlene S. Hawks Auditor- Country School District on Long Island. With Robert Batky, ’75 M.S., is finishing his summer in Cazenovia, New York, and traveled Adelphi alumni were well represented at the 2006 Bank of America Excellence Initiative ium. Her son, Victor Hawks, has appeared on to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. more than 30 years experience, she has also career with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Awards Program on November 14, 2006. Started in 2004, the program “recognizes, nurtures, Broadway in Urinetown, The Producers, and the held posts as superintendent of the Miller Place Karen Carpenter-Palumbo, ’79 B.S.Ed., Service’s Fisheries Program. and rewards organizations, local heroes and student leaders helping to rebuild and revitalize new revival of Les Miserables. and Farmingdale school districts. was nominated to be commissioner of the New Ethel Seldin-Schwartz, ’76 M.S.W., served Ewald Kimmel, ’71 M.A., and his wife, Harriet, York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance their communities in 44 of the bank’s major markets,” according to a bank press statement. Janet Loewenstein, ’73 B.A., is a history as an extern at the Nathan Ackerman Family celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Abuse. She had been vice president of the teacher in the Spanish bilingual program at the Institute for training as a family therapist. Lynn Needelman ’93, executive director of Long Island Cares, Inc., was recognized for the October. He retired from teaching art in North East Side High School in Newark, New Jersey, American Cancer Society since 2004. She lives Babylon, New York, in 1991 and now exhibits and is an adjunct professor of ESL at Middlesex Roberta Berken, ’77 M.S.W., is involved in just outside Albany, New York, in Bethlehem, Neighborhood Builders Award that her organization won last year. The award provides grant his art in various galleries and libraries in New County College in Edison, New Jersey. She is psychotherapeutic work and also served as a with her husband, Robert Palumbo, a hospital funding and two years of leadership training to grantee organizations. Hampshire. the Secondary ESL SIG representative on the docent at the Eldridge St. Synagogue. administrator at Albany Medical Center, and their two children, Kyle, 10, and Kyra, 7. This year, three Adelphi alumni were named Local Heroes for the contributions they have Georgette Preston, ’71 M.S.W., has had two board of the New Jersey Teachers of English Paul Freedman, ’77 M.S.W., recently Before joining the American Cancer Society, poetry books published: Songs of Cities, pub- to Speakers of Other Languages/New Jersey became executive director of the Jewish made to the Long Island community through their involvement in nonprofit organizations. Bilingual Educators, Inc. In addition, recent she was with the Capital District Physicians’ lished by Birnham Wood Graphics, Northport, Family & Children’s Service, bringing with Richard P. Dina D.S.W. ’92, former president and CEO of Family and Children’s New York in 1992, and Air Wedded to Light, workshops were presented on SIOP: What, Health Plan as executive vice president, senior him 30 years of experience in the operation Association, who is now a senior advisor for University Advancement at Adelphi, was published by Live Poets Society in 1998. She is Why, How (NJTESOL-NJBE, Inc. conference) vice president of government programs, and of not-for-profit agencies on community- and currently working on a novel. and New Teachers: Classroom Management vice president of government relations. She also honored for his nonprofit leadership and for having “dedicated his life to serving the under- Strategies at East Side High School. county-based levels. He had been executive has worked in the New York State Office of Men- served.” Aldustus Jordan M.A. ’71, associate dean for student affairs at Stony Brook Randy Birken, ’72 B.A., received a medical director of the Burlington County chapter of tal Health as director of children and families. University School of Medicine, was recognized for his extensive volunteer service, including degree from Boston University in 1976 and Eva Perry, ’73 M.A., since graduation has the American Red Cross for the past seven Margaret Zezulinski, ’79 B.S., retired from currently has a private practice in gynecology, taught in elementary school and currently holds years. From 1994 to 1996, he ran Family and his roles as president of the board of Literacy of Suffolk and chair of the board and founding uro-gynecology, and laparoscopic pelvic sur- being a mainframe system analyst and just pur- a position as Nassau BOCES School Library Children’s Services of Central New Jersey, a member of ERASE Racism. Lynda Perdomo-Ayala ’78, department administrator in pharma- gery, and serves as assistant clinical professor of System Director. chased a winter home in Lady Lake, Florida, behavioral healthcare organization located in cological sciences at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, was recognized for Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College where she joined the American Association of Ann Waitz, ’73 M.A., is retired after teaching of Medicine. He has written a number of med- Princeton. He helped engineer the merger of University Women of Lady Lake. her work as president of the board of directors of VIBS, which assists survivors of domestic in the early childhood program of Suffolk ical publications, as well as short stories and the facility with the Middlesex County Family violence and sexual assault, and her contributions to the Hispanic community and the found- County Community College for 13 years and poetry, and his most recent book, A Harvard and Children’s Services. in nursery schools of eastern Long Island for ing of Stony Brook’s Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center. Death and Other Stories (Blue Dolphin Publish- 1980s 10 additional years. Michael Leopold, ’77 B.A., was named vice ing, Inc.) was published in October 2006. In president and counsel of Liberty Title, LLC’s Laura Bruce, ’80 B.B.A., is a senior reporter “What a cast of Adelphi graduates in leadership positions,” says President Robert A. Scott, addition to his love for literature, teaching, and Benjamin H. (Berkowsky) Berkley, ’74 B.A., Manhattan location. for the North Palm Beach, Florida-based who attended the event. writing, he is an avid cyclist, fitness enthusiast, published his first book, My Wishes: Your Plan Bankrate.com. golfer, baseball aficionado, pianist, and amateur for Communicating and Organizing the Essential Mark Arbeit, ’78 M.S., was appointed as sales Have you been recognized for your accomplishments? Share your news with fellow alumni via the online radio operator. He and his wife, Liz, live in The Information Your Family Needs, Sourcebooks, associate in the Margatte office of Prudential Hilary Chasin, ’80 B.A., was appointed as Woodlands, Texas, and have three sons, Tim, in June 2006. His second book, The Complete Fox & Roach Realtors. He is also a member of senior vice president, chief marketing officer community, accessible at http://alumni.adelphi.edu (click on “Alumni Directory”). Mike, and Kyle. Executor’s Guide, will be released in June 2007. the Atlantic City and County Board of Realtors. of the J. Jill brand. 60 Class Notes Spring 2007

Roberta Treacy, ’81 M.B.A., is founder and Donna Calado, ’85 M.A., ’87 M.A., co- principal of Green Seas Performance Manage- founded The Home Program, Inc. with a friend “Even though it doesn’t sound like a very glamorous position, ment, Inc., a training and development consult- and is the executive director of the company. ing firm. They provide psychological services to several you really make a big difference in these people’s lives.” hundred families per year. She has been married Joseph Carfora, ’82 B.B.A., serves as senior for 18 years and has two daughters, ages 16 litigation partner of Carfora Klar Gallo Vitucci – Linda Jo Belsito M.S. ’91 and six. Pinter & Cogan, and has joined its board of directors. Adam Levin, ’85 B.A., a performing songwriter, recently released a jazz-pop CD, A Different Muriel Herring, ’82 A.A., ’86 B.A.,’88 Page, and produced a classical music CD, Pieces for M.A., was the recipient of a certificate of recog- Piano. His song As Young as I’m Old, is featured nition from the Town of Hempstead for her A Healthy Dose of on the 2006 compilation CD, Giant for Another exhibit, A Retrospective—20 Years, sponsored by Hour. His next jazz-classical CD, Blissful Behemoth, Center for African American and Ethnic Studies is being released this year. He also wrote and per- Program at Adelphi University, January 2006, formed research for New York State Attorney Ruth S. Harley University Center Gallery. She General candidate Mark Green, after serving as has been honing her sculptural skills at The Art his senior ombudsman in New York City’s Office Students League in NYC since June 2006. In of the Public Advocate. December 2006, she was awarded funding from the Nassau Grants for the Arts for her exhibit, Jeanmarie Moustafa, ’85 B.S., ’87 M.S.W., Exploring Line, Color & Movement, which was is currently living in United Arab Emirates and held February 2007 at the Freeport Memorial working as a teacher. She and husband Ibrahim Library, Freeport, New York. She was invited Moustafa have a six-year-old son, Hossam, born by the Long Island Arts Council at Freeport to December 16, 2000. Seven years ago, Linda Jo Belsito M.S. ’91, such as putting down a pen and walking civilian life. In 2004, she was invited to head- (picking up a weight off of the floor and exhibit some of her paintings in the Art Alcove, Leonard Neils, ’85 M.S.W., is a retired priest Ambitionaway,” says Ms. Belsito. By contrast, she spring 2007. She was invited to display two of the Episcopal Diocese of New York and also needed a career makeover. She had been a quarters in Washington, D.C. to play a role standing up with it). paintings at the NGA Check Distribution graduated with an M.S.W. from the Wassaic nurse at North Shore Long Island Jewish says that in a prison setting, “You can’t in administering a managed care system that Reception for the reading of performing artist Developmental Center. Hospital and its predecessors since 1980 turn your back on the people for a second Immigration Health Services had recently In 1998, looking for a change and a new Marcia McNair’s original script, Diary of a Mad Conrad Singer, ’85 B.B.A., ran on the Con- and had worked her way up to a comfort- because there’s a chance that they could launched. “You can’t really turn that down, challenge, Ms. Belsito decided to take up Black Feminist, March 2007 at the Freeport servative and Working Families Lines. He is Olympic weightlifting, an almost unheard of Recreation Center, Freeport, New York. able position in hospital administration. take that knife, or they could take that nee- so off I went,” she says. serving his second four-year term as the Great dle or syringe, or they could take that pen feat for someone over 35. She had just won David Kunen, ’82 B.A., moved to Florida Neck Plaza Village Justice. He also serves as a “I just wanted to do something else that She has since been promoted to chief of the master’s worlds in Powerlifting and from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to join the and turn it into a weapon.” hearing officer for the New York Department of was going to offer me more diversity and Sun-Sentinel Newspaper human resources Education and the judicial hearing officer for managed care for Immigration Health Olympic weightlifting was going to be intro- Yet, she was moved by the profound impact department. He currently holds the position of the Nassau County Traffic Violations Bureau. challenge and growth, both personally and Services, where she and her team of five duced as a women’s sport in the Olympic her care had on her patients. “Even though it human resources coordinator in the employ- Has been a member of Great Neck Vigilant Fire professionally,” she recalls. nurses review 4,000 requests a month for Games. Olympic lifts involve muscling ment section. He is also certified as a human Department for more than 25 years and served doesn’t sound like a very glamorous position, medical treatment that require specialized weights overhead, without the assistance of resources professional and a member of the as chief of the department from 2000 to 2004. Ms. Belsito was even prepared to leave you really make a big difference in these services that are not available on-site at belts or other supportive gear, so technique Society of Human Resources Management. nursing entirely. A chance glimpse of a people’s lives,” she says. Victoria Town, ’85 B.F.A., performs through- detention centers. Amir Mohammadi, ’82 B.S., ’87 M.B.A., has out the country at festivals, museums, schools, help-wanted advertisement for Immigration and overall athleticism are crucial. been named vice president of student affairs at and libraries helping others celebrate the stories Health Services, however, intrigued her. Soon after September 11, she answered a Ms. Belsito has long had an interesting way Ms. Belsito says the transition to Delaware State University. that inspire the human spirt. The ad was an appeal for registered nurses call for nurses and pharmacists to form a to blow off steam and channel her ambitions Olympic weightlifting was a Herculean Susan Sarnoff, ’82 B.A., M.S.W. ’84, was Eileen Anderson, ’86 M.S.W., has been who liked to travel and were looking for national nurse response team that would outside of work. For all of her career suc- promoted to social work department chair at promoted to senior vice president and has opportunities. coordinate vaccinations and other services undertaking, but she is hooked on the cess, she is probably better known for her Ohio University. joined CDC of Long Island’s Executive Man- in the case of massive outbreaks or assaults, sport. Her strongest lift is the snatch (lifting agement Group. avocation. She holds seven world titles in Kenneth Shifrin, ’82 M.B.A., was named chief “So I logged onto their Web site and with- such as a smallpox epidemic or further a weight from the floor to overhead in a Powerlifting and four national titles and four financial officer of NYMEX Holdings, Inc. Patricia Baker, ’86 M.A., is currently serving in 24 hours I was being recruited into the anthrax attacks. In September 2002, she was smooth motion), and at her personal best, as the clerk of Superior Court for Cherokee Douglas Adams, ’83 B.B.A., ’84 M.B.A., U.S. Public Health Service,” she says. world titles in Olympic weightlifting. she has snatched 65 kilos, or 143 pounds. County, Georgia, a metro-Atlanta county, a appointed the administrative officer for the was named vice president of development for four-year elected term of office, 2005–2008. eastern region, charged with developing The other lift is the clean and jerk (pulling Stanley M. Seligson Properties of Norwalk, Six months later, she was commissioned as Always athletic, Ms. Belsito took up weight emergency response teams of civilian nurses a weight from the floor to the shoulders Connecticut. Maryanne Krasinski, ’87 M.A., ’93 G.C., a lieutenant commander with the Public training while in nursing school in the early traveled with 200 teachers from the U.S. to and pharmacists. Over the following year and then jerking it overhead), for which her Maurice Henderson, ’83 B.B.A., began a Health Service and soon thereafter, in June 1980s as a way to manage stress. She was Japan for nearly three weeks as a recipient of the new job at Henderson Mental Health Center and a half, before her responsibilities were personal best is 82.5 kilos, or 181 pounds. Japan Fulbright Teacher Memorial Fund in June 2001, began her first assignment, working told she had potential, and began to prove it as a youth therapist with the family preservation transferred to civilian leadership, her teams 2005. In the summer of 2006, she was selected as a nurse in a day clinic at an immigration in local and statewide competitions. She won program in July 2006. had recruited between 400 and 500 person- “(I) wonder if I was doing the Olympic to work on a math standards setting committee detention center, housing about 200 detainees, her first national championship in 1990 and nel, according to Ms. Belsito. lifting all the years I was doing Powerlifting, Diane Schall (Hroncich), ’83 B.S.N., is a with other teachers from New York State. just outside John F. Kennedy Airport. traveled to the world championship in Paris clinical nurse assessor for Gurnin Jewish would I have gone to the Olympics?” says Melanie Sinatra-Boardman, ’87 B.S., is mar- Geriatric Center. Ms. Belsito continued working at the clinic, while she was pursuing her master’s degree ried to Dr. Warren Boardman, with whom she She thrived in the most unlikely of settings. Ms. Belsito. Still, she says, “It’s been a at Adelphi. At her personal best, she has Karen Blenner, ’84 M.A., serves as an art has two children, Rachael and Alexandra. She but knew that her advancement opportuni- great ride.” teacher at Howard C. Johnson Elementary is currently working in her private opthalmolo- “There are a lot of things you take for ties were limited, and she was eager to apply achieved a 440-pound squat, a 231-pound School. gy practice. granted working in a regular hospital, the management skills she had gained in her bench press, and a 456-pound dead lift – By Bonnie Eissner Kathleen Somerville, ’87 M.S.W., was recent- Ian Galespie, ’90 B.A., and his wife, Elizabeth, Sylvia Riskin ’37 has few fond memories of the Long Island Rail Road from her ly honored for her dedication and service to the are the proud parents of three children, Jake, community over the past 25 years by Port 16; Colby, 13; and Zoe, 2. He is now working undergraduate days commuting from Brooklyn to Adelphi’s Garden City campus. Washington and neighboring communities. as a television production safety representative. Kevin Davy, ’88 M.A., serves as associate Stephen Leonard, ’90 G.C., ’91 M.B.A., “If it snowed three flakes, it quit,” she says dismissively. professor of human nutrition, foods, and exer- is managing director of PIC Solutions. cise in the College of Agriculture and Life Theophilus Joseph, ’90 M.S., ’91 M.B.A., Sciences and director of the Human Integrative has been licensed as a forensic certified public Physiological Laboratory at Virginia Tech. He accountant in Spokane, Washington. He was has been elected a fellow of the American admitted to the Forensic Certified Public Heart Association and the Council for High Accountants Society upon completion of cer- Blood Pressure Research. Sylvia Riskin ’37, Speaking her Mind, tain testing and experience guidelines. Richard Galante, ’88 B.A., has been senior Timothy Voels, ’90 M.S., was appointed as vice president of business development at principal for W. Tresper Clarke High School in Marsh USA, a risk and insurance services firm the East Meadow Union Free School District. in Morristown, New Jersey since 2002. Martin Clarke, ’91 B.B.A., was a contestant Maxine Hochhauser, ’88 M.B.A., was named chief executive officer of Visiting Nurse on NBC’s The Apprentice. Regional Health Care System (VNR), a non- Beth Tenser, ’91 B.A., has served as art direc- Saving Others profit organization that brings outstanding tor for Band Distributing Co. for 10 years. She home health care to New Yorkers. designs for the Baltimore Orioles, Baltimore Russell Poker, ’88 B.S., is a physical therapist Ravens, and Preakness accounts. She specializes She was fortunate to have her own car, a field at the time. She also put her interview- Dr. Riskin looked around for opportunities in with mental illness, and awards from the and owner of Fit For Life in Bellmore, New York. in skybox photography for the local stadiums. Chevrolet with a rumble seat, and used it to ing and observational skills to use as a per- the mental health field and found none. She New Jersey Society of Clinical Psychiatrists, She was recently inducted into the Who’s Steven Post, ’88 M.B.A., is the author of transport herself and often two of her friends sonnel officer in the Office of War also found no mental health services avail- Who of Emerging Leaders for 2007. and the New Jersey Alliance for the Samsara Moon. His debut novel is a piece of to class reliably, rain or shine, with two nim- Information, traveling the country to recruit able. So, she spearheaded a group to estab- Mentally Ill. historical fiction set at the turn of the 20TH Jill Levy, ’92 B.A., has been an attorney in ble passengers in the rumble seat. war correspondents. lish mental health services in the community, centrury and spans England, Ireland, South private practice for 10 years. She is also a traffic which the team did with a $60,000 grant Dr. Riskin laments the stigma that is still Africa, and India. court magistrate. She made political history in Because her father was ill and she was the She was skiing in upstate New York when associated with mental illness, but notes that Florida by sweeping her non-partisan primary from the state. Robert Seery, ’88 M.B.A., was appointed only one at home, she felt she should be she met Samuel Riskin. mental health awareness and treatment have election on September 5, 2006 over two other as senior vice president of Structured Finance candidates for a Broward County Court close by and chose to attend Adelphi. She For want of funds, the executive director of come a long way since the 1950s. She has Group. “He was tall, dark, and handsome,” says judgeship. enrolled at age 16. the new agency had her office in a broom been no small part of that change. Dr. Riskin. Shamir Ally, ’89 B.B.A., ’92 M.B.A., Leila Atkinson’s, ’93 B.A., ’97 M.A., closet in city hall, says Dr. Riskin. Today, the president/CEO of International Consulting & She also had a personal connection to the Passaic Mental Health Clinic has a budget of Seeking a fit memorial for her husband, and artwork can now be seen on her new Web site More importantly, unlike many other men, Financial Services in Pennsylvania, was selected Leilaatkinson.com. school. Her Latin teacher at Erasmus Hall $6.5 million and a staff of 173, owns three mindful of the need for mental health servic- he was not put off by her advanced profes- for inclusion in the 2006/2007 35th Edition of High School was Mr. Harley, the father of buildings, rents two others, and handles es in the community, Dr. Riskin put up the Marquis Who’s Who in Finance and Business in Marc Haskelson, ’93 M.B.A., was appointed sional standing, unusual for women at the senior vice president of sales/marketing of alumna and famed administrator Ruth S. about 2,500 cases a year. Dr. Riskin served seed money to establish the Samuel F. and the USA. time. Throughout their life together, he sup- Questcon Technologies. Harley ’28, and he often spoke of Adelphi’s as chairman of the board and professional Sylvia S. Riskin Children’s Center. Its mis- Maria Grasso, ’89 G.C., ’89 M.B.A., recently ported and encouraged her work. In the 45 merits. consultant of the clinic for many years. sion is to change the trajectory of the lives joined Flushing Savings Bank, headquartered in Anna Pereira, ’93 B.B.A., was appointed as years of their marriage, they rarely spent an of troubled children, according to Dr. Lake Success, New York, as executive vice presi- municipal judge in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Riskin had decided at a young age, and evening apart. Dr. Riskin was appointed to the first Passaic Riskin. dent and chief operating officer. Ronald Gimondo, ’94 M.A., joined the with the full support of her parents, to pur- County Mental Health Board when it was Jacquelyn Nealon, ’89 B.A., was promoted to administrative staff at the Kennedy School “I was lucky to have wandered into his path,” sue a career in psychology. During her sum- established in 1956. On the state level, she Founded in 2003, the center treated 600 vice president of enrollment services for New as assistant principal. says Dr. Riskin of her late husband. She mers while in college, she took courses in served on the State Mental Health Board for cases in its first two years. Children and par- York Institute of Technology. David Salkin, ’94 B.A., was married in 2002 describes his high regard for women as truly psychology at Cornell University, allowing 15 years, half the time as chairman. She was ents of all backgrounds are treated, on a to his wife, Wilrochelle, and had a son, Mike unusual for “a man of his vintage.” her to earn her B.A. in three and a half years, also an active member of the New Jersey minimum sliding fee scale basis, using a 1990s Paul Salkin, in 2004. In 2001, he received a at age 19. She earned her M.A. from doctorate from the University of Bridgeport Mr. Riskin practiced law at the time. He later Mental Health Planning Commission whose diverse array of services, including psychi- Robert Batule, ’90 M.A., a monsignor associ- College of Chiropractic and, in 2005, he Columbia University a year later, and landmark report and recommendations creat- atric consultation, art and play therapy pro- shifted gears and gained national prominence ated with the papal household, is working on a received a master’s of acupuncture from Pacific her Ph.D. in 1944. grams, parenting classes, and a parent as president, CEO, and chairman of the board ed benchmarks in the state’s future frame- degree called a license (S.T.L.) in Rome, Italy. College of Oriental Medicine, New York. In work for mental health services. resource center, among others. Dr. Riskin is 2006, he started Salkin Acupuncture and Mental health clinics at the time she earned of Valley National Bank, which he served for Mark DeFilippis, ’90 B.S., is currently work- still active in the work of the center. Chiropractic Practice. almost 40 years. He and Dr. Riskin had two ing in the emerging field of video telepresence her degree were few and far between, and Dr. Riskin continues to serve on the board of children, a daughter who is a psychotherapist Anne Salters, ’94 M.S.W., has been married jobs for clinical psychologists were scarce. “We’re victims of our own success,” says Dr. with industry leader Teliris. As chief of network the Essex County Mental Health Association. to Arthur Salters for 18 years, and they have Yet, she was far from unemployable. Still in and a son who is an artist. engineering, he recently was appointed global Riskin of the center’s explosive growth and director of network engineering. He has more two twin sons. After 13 years of social work her 20’s, she worked with two psychology Among her many honors, Dr. Riskin won the Soon after their marriage, they settled in ongoing need for supportive funds. than 20 years experience designing market data with the elderly, medically and mentally ill, and professors in a corporate setting to develop Commissioner Ann Klein Advocate Award for Passaic, New Jersey, Mr. Riskin’s hometown. transport systems and networks for the Wall people affected by domestic violence, she is personality tests for industry, an emerging her efforts to reduce the stigma associated Street financial industry. now a stay-at-home mom. 64 Class Notes Spring 2007

Daniel Tobin, ’94 M.A., earned the award of Michele Sanzone, ’98 B.S., ’99 M.S.W., is a the New York office of RHR International Marriages Jack William to Megan Longobucco, ’96 Dorothy Kapp (Hoffman) ’51 B.B.A. appreciation from New York State Blood Center new adjunct for Adelphi University. She will be Company. B.S.Ed, and husband Frank on November 1, Hazel Nelson (Olsen) ’52 B.A. for his 87 lifetime blood donations. He com- teaching a graduate social work class at the 2005, weighing 6 pounds, 10 ounces. Austin Barry, ’04 B.S., is currently a graduate Ian Galespie, ’90 B.A., to Elizabeth Bass Gail Rainey (Richards) ’57 B.A. pleted the production of The Gondoliers with Hauppauge Center. student at the Five Towns College in Dix Hills, Anna Kate to Wilma Diaz-O’Kelley, ’97 Diane M. Hymes, ’95 M.B.A. to Stanley Raffa ’60 B.S. the Gilbert and Sullivan Light Opera Company Matthew Swinson, ’98 M.A., was appointed New York. He received his master’s degree in B.S., on August 15, 2006. She joins her two John E. Matuzak of Long Island this year and announced his assistant principal of Carrie Palmer Weber jazz/commercial music performance in Decem- older brothers, Jack and Jamie. Helen Burtis (Gilroy) ’69 M.S. candidacy for U.S. President in 2008 on the Nicole Wood (Young), ’97 B.A., to George Middle School. ber 2006. He auditioned for Showtime at the John Joseph, Jr. to Megan Barry, ’03 M.A., Louise Feldman ’69 M.A. Libertarian Party line. Apollo and has recorded 10 of his own songs Thomas Wood, III. Janice Thompson, ’98 Ph.D., is currently and John Barry on November 15, 2006. Eugene Jefferson ’69 M.S.W. Ana Colon, ’95 B.S., ’96 M.S.W., received onto a CD. Samantha Grilo, ’98 B.S.Ed, to Abdul Gaibi chair of the Department of Nursing at Darienne Jolie to Lisa Fusco, ’03 M.S., Maxine Rubin ’70 B.S. the Congressional Angels in Adoption Award Quinnipiac University. She recently completed Celeste Eagleston, ’04 B.S., expects to receive Keri Healey, ’98 B.A., to Eric Golus on June 22, 2005. after being nominated by United States Senator a second M.S.N. as an adult nurse practitioner. her M.B.A. from Adelphi in 2007. She is a Doris Faso ‘72 M.S. Hillary Rodham Clinton and United States Her research interests include clinical learning licensed wildlife rehabilitator and is pursuing Kenneth Yanek, ’01 B.S., to Andrea Pierro, Penelope Lane to Ann Miles (Burnell) Ruby Jones ’73 M.A. ’99 B.S., ’01 M.S. Kearns, ’04 B.F.A., and Martin Kearns Representative Carolyn McCarthy. initiatives and Third World country nursing. her pilot’s license. George Realmuto ’73 M.B.A. Dana Gambino, ’03 B.A., ’04 M.A., to on May 2, 2006. James FitzPatrick, ’95 B.S., was named presi- Anastasia Foufas, ’99 B.S., graduated from David Horowitz, ’04 M.S., was appointed Noeline Roberts ‘73 B.S. dent of the Nassau County Dental Society. Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in field sales representative for government Peter Caccioppoli Dominic Gregory to Tanya Reid, ’05 B.S., Harold Smith ’74 B.B.A. 2004. She is currently an associate dentist services field for Siemens Northeast territory. and Francisco Abreu on August 3, 2006, Magetta Chantiloupe, ’96 B.S., was invited at Joel Pearlman, DMD and Associates in weighing 7 pounds, 3 ounces. Thelma Bertin ’75 B.S. to Congress to discuss her book Iraq–The War Cigdem Muslu, ’04 B.A., ’06 M.A., and Births Foxboro, Massachusetts, and at the Tufts Dental that Shouldn’t Be: You Decide. her husband Misel have moved to Las Vegas, T’Mia Alyssa to Savitri Choon, ’06 M.S.W., Alan Lewis ’75 M.A. Clinic at the Wrentham Developmental Center. Nevada. She will be teaching kindergarten Bethany Eve to Mary C. Boland, ’88 B.S., on July 14, 2006. Arthur Bloomfield ’76 M.S.W. Wendy Creamer, ’96 B.A., M.S.W. ’98, was and Robert Boland on February 5, 2006 at 8 at Thirot Elementary School. Beatrice Pelletier (Watts) ’77 M.B.A. married in October 1999. She has three chil- 2000s pounds, 2 ounces. dren ages four, three, and nine months old. Ryan Rudnet, ’04 M.B.A., joined Richner Mary-Lloyd Dugan ’78 M.A. Communications, Inc. as the company’s first ever Luis Adolfo Perez-Arias to Silvia Arias, ’91 Meredith Eaton, ’00 M.A., has appeared in In Memoriam Elaine Pizzolato ‘79 M.A. Annmarie Edwards, ’96 M.A., is a certified CFO. He resides in Oyster Bay, New York with B.S., and Luis Perez on March 31, 2006. international job and career development coach television roles, from an attorney on the CBS his wife Claudia, and two sons, Aaron and Noah. Dean Michael to Lori Parenti, ’91 B.A., ’93 Edna Fredel ’27 B.A. Mark Wasserman ’79 B.B.A. from the Career Planning and Adult Develop- drama, Family Law, to her latest success as M.A., and Charles Parenti. He joins big broth- Helen Brevda (Hammermash) ’82 B.A. ment Network. Presently, she is a doctoral stu- William Shatner’s love interest on the hit show, Andrea Smith, ’04 M.A., is a new physical Mildred Lotz ’30 B.A. Boston Legal. er Cole. dent at the University of Phoenix. She is a job education teacher at Lewisboro Elementary Doris Thompson (Blattmachr) ’35 B.A. Theodore Hogeman ’84 B.S. School. She is also the assistant varsity coach Lillian Paige to Mariellen Sullivan-Thilesen, search expert who has written books on Angela Digennaro, ’01 B.F.A., is happy to Marianne Smith (Imperato) ’36 B.A. Michael Lossin ’84 B.A. for both volleyball and basketball at John Jay ’93 B.B.A.,’95 M.B.A., and husband Karl on career/workforce development. announce her engagement to Michael Mordecai. Lawrence Biale ’87 M.B.A. The wedding ceremony will take place on High School. October 11, 2005. Margaret Diesing (Viviani) ’38 B.A. Scott Gianelli, ’96 M.S., recently spoke at December 1, 2007 in Woodbridge, Connecticut. Jaime Zito (Clark), ’04 M.S., was married on Alison Read (Pascal) ’39 B.A. Michael Cunningham ’96 B.A. Adelphi as part of a Physics Colloquium talk Jack Henry to Christine Antoneck, ’94 B.A., August 26, 2005. Mary Nugent (Barber) Non-degreed alumna entitled, The Basics of Climate Change and the Julian Samodulski, ’01 B.A., received his clini- and husband Rich on June 23, 2006. Edith Stillwaggon (Michaels) ’40 B.A. Monitoring of Aerosols in the Atmosphere. cal doctorate in physical therapy in May 2006 Colleen Duffy, ’05 M.S.W., has been working Devan Richard to Carrol Shah Brandt, ’95 Helene Alisberg (Rosen) ’45 B.A. from Long Island University, where he also with the aging population for seven years. She Michael Iagrossi, ’96 M.B.A., has joined B.A., ’98 B.S., and husband Mark on August Anne Gypson (Gutkowski) ’48 B.S. served as the president of the physical therapy will be getting married in October 2007. 2, 2006, weighing 7 pounds, 6 ounces. Big sister Novo to lead the Chicago office. student body and various other committees serv- Joseph F. Finn, Jr. ’50 M.A. Matthew Carpenter, ’06 B.S., was recently Avani, who is 3, is doing well and is happy to ing both faculty and students. He was assigned Susan Letvak, ’96 Ph.D., was promoted to appointed acquatics supervisor at Mid Island Y have a little brother around. Eileen Ruoss (Aro) ’50 B.S. to many clinical affiliations through LIU, both associate professor with tenure at the University JCC, Plainview, New York to teach and oversee in Manhattan and on Long Island. After gradua- of North Carolina at Greensboro. classes, lifeguard scheduling, as well as the tion, he was hired by ICE Sports Rehab on the aquatic center’s daily activities. Rose McSweeney, ’96 B.S., ’98 M.A., east side of Manhattan, where he is currently earned a doctorate in educational leadership working. He recently passed the licensing exam Savitri Choon, ’06 M.S.W., recently Giving is now and policy in 2005. Her research focused on to become a Doctor of Physical Therapy. attained a job as social worker/case manager at cognitive development and secondary mathe- Community Housing Innovations located in Danielle Bifulci, ’02 B.A., recently passed the matics. She is currently the director of instruc- Ronkonkoma, New York, where she assists indi- New York and New Jersey bar exams and works tion for Hicksville Public School District. viduals in obtaining permanent housing. She is as an attorney practicing reproductive law. She Jodi Metzger, ’96 B.S., ’97 M.S.W., has been applying to Touro Law Center to major in a easier than ever. is also engaged and planning an October 2007 dual degree program (J.D./M.S.W.) through promoted to the position of associate director wedding. of social work in the Department of Psychiatry Stony Brook University. Jason Jelen, ’02 B.B.A., is happy to announce Take advantage of a unique philanthropic Gifts from IRA Rollovers can support Adelphi in at the Elmhurst Hospital Center. James Desetto, ’06 B.S., passed the New York opportunity between now and the end of 2007. many ways, including new and improved buildings, that he was recently married and is expecting State boards and is now a registered nurse. Laura Wolfert, ’96 B.A., ’98 M.S., married a baby. If you are 70 or older, you may make a charitable gift endowed scholarships, and faculty development Charles Wolfert on August 2, 2003. She had two Carlyshia Hurdle, ’06 B.A., is currently over- funds. Tracy Krisanits, ’02 B.A., is associate editor directly from your individual retirement account. girls, Elizabeth (8/6/04) and Kathryn (10/13/05). seas playing professional basketball. She plans of Dance Retailer News Magazine. For more information or to make a bequest, please call: She worked as a special education teacher in to return to the United States and play with a CHARITABLE IRA ROLLOVERS: Binghampton, New York, and Fairfax, Virginia, Kimberly Kruger, ’02 B.S.N., is currently WNBA team. Allow a gift up to $100,000 Rory Shaffer-Walsh or Christian P. Vaupel ’96, M.S. ’03 at (516) 877-3250 and check with your but is now a stay-at-home mom and loves it. employed as a public health nurse for the Charleen Jacobs, ’06 B.S.N., is working at Department of Health in Bayshore, New York. Count toward your minimum financial adviser. Mona Harley, ’97 B.S., is a member of New Jacobi Medical Center as a staff nurse in the distribution requirements York State Nurses Association. She currently Carol Phelan, ’02 M.S.W., has been named surgical and burn intensive care unit. She plans New online resource for estate planning and Benefit non-itemizers, generate neither works in critical care (intensive care unit and assistant director of the Student Counseling to start travel nursing in September 2007. giving: WWW.ADELPHI.EDU/GIVING, link to taxable income nor a tax deduction coronary care unit) and telemetry step down Center at Adelphi University. Robert Potter, ’06 M.A., completed his “Major and Planned Gifts” unit. She is the proud grandmother of two girls Reshmi Paul-Odouard, ’03 M.A., ’06 Ph.D., student teaching in the South Huntington Can be made in addition to a and three boys. was appointed to the position of consultant in school district. pre-planned charitable gift ADELPHI UNIVERSITY 66 A Look Back Spring 2007 1 A Look Back

9 1 Charles H. Levermore Collection 6 Cobbett Collection Letters to Adelphi founder and first president, The Life of William Cobbett, 1809 Charles H. Levermore (1896–1912), from two Illustrated by James Gillray (1756–1815) United States presidents, Woodrow Wilson William Cobbett (1763–1835) fled to America and William H. Taft; the winning plan for twice to avoid prosecution in Britain for his the Bok Peace Prize; and a photograph of Dr. reformist publications. Gillray, allied with Selections from a $ Levermore receiving a 50,000 check for the the Tory government, mocked the radical Bok Peace Prize, which he won in 1924. Cobbett's autobiographical writing. This hand-colored caricature etching shows 2 Adelphi Artifacts and Memorabilia Cobbett enlisting as a soldier. 3 Adelphi pennants, pins, a stuffed animal, a Class of 1954 freshman beanie, a baseball from the 7 Whitman Collection first home game on the new baseball field (April Whitman: An Interpretation in Narrative, 1926 19, 1993), and Adelphi playing cards printed Written by Adelphi College Professor with an image of the Sanford Memorial stained Emory Holloway (1885–1977) 7 glass window (now located in Swirbul Library). Illustrated with portraits and facsimiles of TREASURE Walt Whitman’s letters and diaries, this work 3 Ruth St. Denis Collection earned Professor Holloway the Pulitzer Prize A photograph of Ruth St. Denis (1879–1968), for biography in 1927. It was the first biogra- dancer, choreographer, and pioneer of modern phy of a major literary figure to achieve this dance with one of her costumes. “Miss Ruth,” distinction. Adelphi’s copy is a first edition, as she was known, founded Adelphi’s dance signed by the author. program in 1938 and continued her association 2 TROVE with the University through the 1960s. Her 8 Cuala Press Collection A Little Book of Drawings, 1971 Every issue of the Adelphi yearbook, the Oracle, and the Delphian student dances were inspired by the arts and religions of Egypt, India, and the Far East. Illustrated by Jack Butler Yeats (1871–1957) newspaper. Every New Yorker cartoon. A section of Woodruff Hall’s old Founded in Ireland by the sisters of William parquet floor. A book from the sixteenth century. 4 Yearbooks and Newspapers Butler Yeats, the Cuala Press published Two volumes of Adelphi’s yearbook, the Oracle, books from 1902–1946 and was revived These are just a few of the many records and treasures that can be found in the from the 1970s and three issues of the school from 1969–1979. A fine example of the Cuala extensive holdings of the University Archives and Special Collections (UASC), newspaper, the Delphian, from the 1960s docu- revival, this book includes hand-colored located in the lower level of New Hall. Special Collections comprises approxi- menting cultural and historical events, such as illustrations in honor of the centenary of the mately 12,000 catalogued items, mostly print publications, which because Adelphi receiving university status and the cam- poet’s brother Jack. of their rarity, source, condition, or form are best handled separately from pus reaction to John F. Kennedy’s assassination. 5 the Library’s general collections. University Archives is a vast collection of 9 Panama Canal Collection records—about 1,500 linear feet of material—that document Adelphi’s history. 5 Hone Collection Souvenir of the Canal and Republic of Panama The Political House that Jack Built, 1819 Published by I.L. Maduro, Jr., Panama, 4 Although highly valued and carefully preserved by a three-person team, the Written by William Hone (1780–1842), circa 1913 holdings are accessible to the public. UASC regularly presents exhibitions from illustrated by George Cruikshank The Robert R. McMillan Panama Canal its collections and gives customized presentations to classes and organizations. (1792–1878) Collection includes more than 80 books in ad- Hone and Cruikshank’s most famous publica- dition to papers, photographs, and memorabilia Visitors are welcome Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., and tion exposing government oppression and and spans the early years before and after con- contributions of materials within UASC’s collecting scope, including publica- defending freedom of the press during the struction of the canal and the years of Adelphi tions by Adelphi faculty, administration, and alumni, are encouraged. reign of George IV. On this title page, the alumnus Robert McMillan’s ’57 tenure on the Duke of Wellington throws his weapon on Panama Canal Commission (1990–1994). For more information, contact Mary M. Manning, assistant university archivist the scales of justice. This souvenir booklet contains historical 6 photographs of Panama and the canal prior 8 and special collections librarian, at (516) 877-3818 or [email protected]. to its completion in 1914. Join us for Homecoming

2007A Festival of Fall A Campus-Wide Celebration, Saturday, October 6, 2007 Family entertainment and refreshments on the Levermore Hall Lawn Retro Reunion–dinner, dancing, and reminiscing for the anniversary classes of 1982 and 1967 and the decades of the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s, 6:00 p.m. at the Garden City Hotel

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