President's Message

President’s Message

his fall, the Hofstra Cultural Center and various departments of Hofstra University offer our community an exceptionally Toutstanding schedule of academic conferences, symposia, lectures, performances and other events.

The highlights of this fall are, as always, the scholarly conferences and symposia hosted by the Hofstra Cultural Center. Our nationally renowned Department of Religion brings to campus scholars from across the country for The Politics of Religion-Making in October, and in November three days of lectures, screenings, an exhibition and a concert illuminate the cultural influence ofBond, James Bond: The World of 007. In December the Joan and Arnold Saltzman Community Services Center brings together experts to study the timely issue of College Student Mental Health: Psychological, Institutional and Legal Issues.

Hofstra’s stages and theaters come alive with compelling and acclaimed productions, from Arthur Miller’s A View From the Bridge to Camille, to an original play written by Hofstra alumnus Elliott Levine commemorating the sacrifices of Vietnam veterans, The Remembered, to a re-telling of the history of Levittown as part of the celebration of our first suburb’s 60th anniversary. Hofstra’s Department of Music presents jazz, chamber and choral music, opera and an orchestra for a full selection of concerts, and the Hofstra University Museum launches a new series of public programs and the exhibition American Perspectives: 1907-1992 in the Emily Lowe Gallery.

The lectures we offer our students, faculty and community examine subjects as diverse as education, science, foreign policy, law, religion and culture, and the fourth year of our celebrated “Great Writers, Great Readings” series features novelist Edmund White, Man Booker Prize winner Kiran Desai, and Peruvian poet and novelist Antonio Cisneros.

As always, the fall brings celebrated annual traditions, such as the Italian Experience Festival and Homecoming. This year, we welcome back Hofstra alumnus and theatrical legend Joe Corcoran, who brings the New York City cast of his long-running production of Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding to Hofstra for a one-night engagement to benefit student scholarships.

As you review the schedule of events, you are sure to find something to enlighten and engage you this fall at Hofstra University. We hope to see you on campus.

Sincerely,

Stuart Rabinowitz President

Hofstra Cultural Center

he Hofstra Cultural Center (HCC), an organization unique to American universities, was founded in 1976. The HCC Tis an organization that includes conferences, symposia and performing arts programs, theater programs, music programs, Hofstra University Museum and the Long Island Studies Institute. In addition, scholarly journals and proceedings of Hofstra Cultural Center conferences and symposia are published. The activities of each of these units augment the offerings of the academic departments of the University by developing educational programs related to the cultural and interdisciplinary experiences of American and international students, faculty, staff and alumni. The Hofstra Cultural Center plans and coordinates conferences in the fields of humanities, business, law and the sciences to promote the University as an international arena of scholarly thought and to foster Long Island as a cultural entity. It has received international recognition for many of its conferences, most notably for its Presidential Conference series, which began in 1982. HOFSTRA CULTURAL CENTER Conferences, lectures, theater performances and concerts are open to presents the Hofstra family and the community at large. BOND, JAMES BOND: THE WORLD OF 007 The adventures of James Bond have been entertaining readers and For further information or a calendar of future events, call the moviegoers around the world for decades. This symposium will HCC at (516) 463-5669, or visit www.hofstra.edu/culture. delve into many fascinating aspects of James Bond. Scheduled events include the screening of a number of the Bond films; panel discussions on various topics, including Bond villains, Bond women Conferences, Symposia and Bond gadgets; examination of Bond on the page and Bond on the big screen; with the participation of a celebrity or two associated with and Workshops the Bond films. Invited guests include: Robert Davi, who played Franz Sanchez in HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF RELIGION Licence to Kill; Raymond Benson, author of The James Bond Bedside and the Companion; Lee Pfeiffer, author of The Essential James Bond: An Authorized Guide to the World of 007; and Lois Gresh, co-author of HOFSTRA CULTURAL CENTER The Science of James Bond. present Dates: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday THE POLITICS OF RELIGION-MAKING November 6, 7 and 8 This conference aims to create a forum for discussing the historical Admission: Fee and contemporary politics of religion-making. There is a growing scholarship dedicated to rethinking the politics of religion- Related Events: making in ways that demonstrate the shortcomings of the standard Film Festival religion/secular paradigm. The goal of this conference is to initiate a productive engagement between theoretically oriented and Tuesdays with Bond empirically grounded approaches in the study of religion in order A series of Bond films with commentary. to better understand the politics underlying the various projects of Dates: Tuesdays, October 16, 23, 30, November 6 religion-making. Time: 7 p.m. Dates: Thursday, Friday and Saturday Location: Student Center Theater October 4, 5 and 6 Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center Admission: Fee North Campus Admission: Free

Licence to Swing: The Music of James Bond Date/Time: Friday, November 9, 8 p.m. Location: Monroe Lecture Center Theater To receive a detailed schedule of events and subscription information, please California Avenue, South Campus complete and mail the information request card at the back of this brochure or contact the corresponding department for details on each event. For additional information, see page 19. JOAN AND ARNOLD SALTZMAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND SERVICES CENTER, ALLIED HUMAN SERVICES, STUDENT COUNSELING SERVICES OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and the presents HOFSTRA CULTURAL CENTER present CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS: COLLEGE STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH: PSYCHOLOGICAL, INSTITUTIONAL AND Know Me, Know My Name, A Youth Leadership LEGAL ISSUES Institute: Students Helping Students This conference brings together experts from the various areas to Students in grades 7 and 8 will have an opportunity to speak out and describe, discuss and integrate the many issues involved in the be heard on issues facing young people, issues not usually covered in mental health treatment of college students. In addition, preliminary the classroom, but inextricably linked to academic success. recommendations for the development of updated standards of care Date/Time: Tuesday, October 16, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. for college administrators, mental health professionals and their Location: Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center students will be formulated. North Campus Dates: Thursday and Friday, December 6 and 7 Fee: $30 Admission: Fee How to Build the Master Schedule For more information on the above conferences, please Designed to teach secondary-level staff how to build call the Hofstra Cultural Center at (516) 463-5669 or visit a master schedule. www.hofstra.edu/culture. Date/Time: Thursday, October 18, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Location: Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center LGBT STUDIES PROGRAM North Campus in cooperation with the Fee: $100 HOFSTRA CULTURAL CENTER presents Safer Homes, More Livable Communities: QUEER EXOTICISM: The Second LGBT Symposium Design Strategies for Aging in Place Going abroad to “let your hair down” sometimes means doing what co-sponsored by you don’t dare do at home. Similarly, novels and movies often depict Hofstra University Gerontology Program the experience abroad as the venture into “Queer Exoticism” that and you never knew tempted you. Scholars come together to discuss the AARP undercurrents and meaning of Queer Exoticism. Many of Long Island’s homeowners are living in homes they Dates/Time: Thursday and Friday, October 11 and 12 purchased when they were 20 years younger. Professionals will 9 a.m.-6 p.m. share information and strategies for improving home safety for Location: Rochelle and Irwin A. Lowenfeld Conference people who are aging in place. This conference will be of interest and Exhibition Hall to architects, developers and builders, real estate brokers, interior Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library designers, geriatric care managers, and gerontologists. 10th Floor, South Campus Date/Time: Thursday, October 25, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Admission: Fee Location: Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center North Campus For more information, please call Dr. David Powell at Fee: $75 (516) 463-5485 or visit www.hofstra.edu/lgbt.

HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR CONTINUING Autism Spectrum Disorder This conference focuses on assessment/curriculum integration/ EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT intervention planning in the general education setting and intends to and the develop understanding, skills and strategies for parents and general HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY MUSEUM educators. present Date/Time: Tuesday, October 30, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Conservation Symposium Location: Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center Join us for this stimulating and informative symposium as we explore North Campus three aspects of the world of conservation. Fee: $115 per person Date/Time: Saturday, September 29, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $100 per person for teams of three or more

For additional information, see page 26. To receive a detailed schedule of events and subscription information, please complete and mail the information request card at the back of this brochure or contact the corresponding department for details on each event. Legal Clinic: Current Issues Team Leadership Conference co-sponsored by The purpose of this conference is to celebrate, support and encourage The Center for Secondary School positive student leadership throughout Nassau County. Student team Administrators and Supervisors leaders will have the chance to meet their counterparts from other An annual conference on major legal topics, designed for high schools and to share ideas about the meaning and significance of superintendents, assistant superintendents, principals and department leadership. chairpersons in middle and high schools. Date/Time: Thursday, January 31, 2008, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Date/Time: Thursday, November 1, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Location: Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center Location: Scott Skodnek Business Development Center North Campus Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, Room 246 Fee: $30 South Campus Fee: $100 Leadership Series co-sponsored by Youth, Violence and Gangs The Center for Secondary School co-sponsored by the Administrators and Supervisors Safe and Supportive Schools and Community and the Consortium Nassau County High School Principals’ The conference will heighten awareness of gangs and youth violence Association throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties and present tools and Three sessions to provide a forum for high school principals, aspiring strategies that can be implemented in school and community venues. administrators and college professors to meet and discuss issues of Date/Time: Thursday, November 15, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. school leadership, encourage potential administrators to consider the Location: Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center high school principalship as a career goal, and explore the emerging North Campus challenges of the principalship. Fee: $65 Dates/Time: Session I: Wednesday, February 13, 4-7 p.m. Session II: Thursday, March 13, 4-7 p.m. International Scholars Forum Session III: Thursday, April 3, 4-7 p.m. Date/Time: Saturday, November 15, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Location: Scott Skodnek Business Development Center Location: Marriott Marquis Hotel Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, Room 246 New York City, NY South Campus Fee: One semester hour graduate credit option: Fee: $50 per session; $135 for all three sessions University tuition and fees OR Non-credit professional development For more information on these conferences/workshops, please option: $135 contact Barbara Calvo in the Office of Professional Development at (516) 463-5750 or e-mail [email protected]. Secondary New Teachers Network The network is designed to support secondary school teachers in their SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND first few years in the classroom. ALLIED HUMAN SERVICES Dates/Time: Friday, November 16, 5-9 p.m. presents Saturday, November 17, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. IDEAS (Institute for the Development of Education in Location: Hagedorn Hall, South Campus the Advanced Sciences) Admission: Free IDEAS provides a focus on cutting-edge issues in science and technology for the general public, local public and private school AIDS Education/Prevention Conference teachers and administrators, and college educators. It seeks to create co-sponsored by the public visibility and enhanced understanding of advances in science Nassau County HIV Commission Prevention and technology. Committee Note: Registration is not required for the free science lectures. Hofstra University has sponsored the Heart Y BEATS Conference since 2001. Teen peer educators plan workshops on HIV and health-related issues affecting young people. Free HIV screening is available to the University community. Date/Time: Friday, November 30, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Location: Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center North Campus Admission: Free To receive a detailed schedule of events and subscription information, please complete and mail the information request card at the back of this brochure or contact the corresponding department for details on each event. IDEAS PUBLIC LECTURES ON SCIENCE IDEAS professional development workshops Shining Light on Extraterrestrial Matter This presentation will describe what we have learned about our Big Ideas in Physical Science: solar system by using the National Synchrotron Light Source at A Science Content Workshop for Brookhaven National Laboratory to analyze extraterrestrial samples returned from the moon, Mars, asteroids, interplanetary dust particles, Elementary School Teachers and recently even samples of cometary dust, thanks to NASA’s Do you dream of having the know-how for stirring the interest Stardust mission. of your students in science, or designing a special area of your Speaker: Antonio Lanzirotti classroom devoted to the development of critical thinking skills in Senior Research Associate both your students and yourself? If this seems to be a daunting task, University of Chicago or you feel that your background in science is not as strong as you National Synchrotron Light Source would like it to be, we have the workshop for you. Brookhaven National Laboratory Speaker: Linda Frank Date/Time: Thursday, October 4, 7:30-9 p.m. Department of Engineering Location: Monroe Lecture Center Theater Hofstra University California Avenue, South Campus Date/Time: Saturday, October 27, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: Free Location: Hagedorn Hall, South Campus Fee: $95* (does not include cost of graduate credit)

Science and Society: In Search of Communication *Can be taken for 8 hours toward Professional Development Strategies – Speak, Listen, Bring a Friend credit or 1 semester hour of Hofstra University graduate credit. This presentation will draw on the experiences of the AAAS Program of Dialogue on Science, Ethics and Religion, particularly with the Accessible Physics: A Workshop of Physics controversy over the teaching of evolution, to discuss strategies for improved engagement between science and society. Demos and Activities Speaker: Connie Bertka, Director This activity-oriented workshop uses easily accessible materials. American Association for the Advancement of Participants will work with physical science “big ideas” to explore Science (AAAS) the simplicity, elegance and beauty of physics. Program of Dialogue on Science, Ethics Speaker: Lewis Love and Religion Department of Curriculum and Teaching Date/Time: Thursday, November 8, 7:30-9 p.m. Hofstra University Location: Monroe Lecture Center Theater Date/Time: Saturday, November 3, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. California Avenue, South Campus Location: Hagedorn Hall, South Campus Admission: Free Fee: $95* (does not include cost of graduate credit) *Can be taken for 8 hours toward Professional Development IDEAS credit or 1 semester hour of Hofstra University and graduate credit. HOFSTRA COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES present Name That Rock II – The Science of Rock Geologic Controls on Mega-Construction Projects in Identification This workshop will develop skills in the art of rock identification Subsurface New York City and classification. The session will end by developing insights Constructing new and fixing existing water tunnels, subway tunnels, into the use of rocks in the evaluation of geologic history. This is a and buildings all involve digging into what lies beneath New York completely new workshop; attendance at “Name That Rock I” is not City. Dr. Merguerian’s lecture will focus on exciting new tunneling required. contracts in the City of New York, including the Third NYC Water Speaker: Charles Merguerian Tunnel, the Second Avenue Subway, the East Side Access project, Department of Geology and the #7 Extension. Hofstra University Speaker: Charles Merguerian Date/Time: Saturday, January 12, 2008, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Department of Geology Location: Gittleson Hall, South Campus Hofstra University Fee: $95* (does not include cost of graduate credit) Date/Time: Thursday, November 29, 2007, 7:30-9 p.m. Location: Monroe Lecture Center Theater *Can be taken for 8 hours toward Professional Development California Avenue, South Campus credit or 1 semester hour of Hofstra University geology graduate Admission: Free credit.

IDEAS EXCURSION in cooperation with the WRIGHT RISK MANAGEMENT presents Natural History Highlights of New York State – LOCAL DIMENSIONS OF IMMIGRATION: A Field Workshop Join geologists J Bret Bennington and Gail Bennington for a two- CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN A day field workshop on the geology, flora and fauna of eastern New CHANGING LONG ISLAND York. Highlights of this excursion will include tours of the Landis Presenters from academia, public service and private practice Arboretum and Albany State Museum, as well as geological hikes at assemble to consider the intersecting challenges and questions that Lake Minnewaska and John Boyd Thatcher State Parks. have emerged locally as a result of this highly charged issue. Speakers: J Bret Bennington and Gail Bennington Dates/Time: Thursday, November 8, 5-7 p.m. Department of Geology Friday, November 9, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Hofstra University Location: Hofstra Law School, South Campus Dates/Time: Depart campus Saturday, October 13, 8 a.m. Admission: Fee Return to campus Sunday, October 14, 8 p.m. Fee: $275 (includes lodging and transportation, and 16 For information on the above conferences, please call hours toward Professional Development credit). Dawn Marzella at (516) 463-6889.

Visit www.Hofstra.edu/IDEAS to download a registration form for any of these events, or call (516) 463-5792 for more information. Workshop registration is accepted on Lectures a first-come, first-served basis and must be accompanied by payment. HOFSTRA CULUTRAL CENTER presents ITALIAN-AMERICAN EXPERIENCE LECTURE SERIES Hofstra Law School Giuseppe Garibaldi: A Bicentennial Celebration of the Hero of Two Worlds in cooperation with Speakers: To be announced. THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS Dates: Thursdays, October 11, 18, 25, November 1 presents Time: 8 p.m. Location: Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center Theater CONSTITUTION DAY 2007 COMMEMORATION Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library SAFEGUARDING U.S. DEMOCRACY: First Floor, South Campus PROMOTING AN INDEPENDENT JUDICIARY BY Admission: Free DEFENDING THE U.S. CONSTITUTION Presenters and panelists will discuss constitutional issues to Related Event: commemorate Constitution Day. Speakers include Garibaldi’s Gotham Judge Leonard Austin and Hofstra Law Date: Wednesday, November 28, 8 p.m. Professors Eric Freedman, Leon Friedman and Julian Ku. Location: Monroe Lecture Center Theater Date/Time: Monday, September 17, 7-9:30 p.m. California Avenue, South Campus Location: Hofstra Law School, South Campus Admission: Free For additional information, see page 17.

2007 LEGAL ETHICS CONFERENCE: LAWYERING AT THE EDGE: UNPOPULAR CLIENTS, DIFFICULT CASES, ZEALOUS ADVOCATES Conference attendees will hear from an impressive group of dynamic speakers who will weigh in on these issues. Dates/Time: Sunday, Monday and Tuesday October 14, 15 and 16 Location: Hofstra Law School, South Campus Admission: Fee

To receive a detailed schedule of events and subscription information, please complete and mail the information request card at the back of this brochure or contact the corresponding department for details on each event. 10 11 HOFSTRA CULTURAL CENTER OFFICE OF THE PROVOST AND and SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS HOFSTRA HILLEL: THE CENTER FOR presents JEWISH LIFE ON CAMPUS FALL 2007 DISTINGUISHED FACULTY LECTURE in cooperation with the WILL GENDER START OR COME OFF THE CONFERENCE OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS OF BENCH? WOMEN’S BASKETBALL, RELIGION NASSAU COUNTY (COJONC) AND HISTORY present Speaker: Julie Byrne, Associate Professor and Monsignor ISSUES IN JUDAISM LECTURE SERIES Thomas J. Hartman Chair in Catholic Studies The Unknown Jewish Heroes of the Orient Department of Religion The influential, prestigious and fascinating heroes of Date/Time: Wednesday, October 31 China, Japan and India. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Speaker: Rabbi Marvin Tokayer Location: Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center Theater Cherry Lane Minyan (retired) Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library Renowned lecturer on the remote Jewish communities First Floor, South Campus of the world; author of The Fugu Plan and 40 other Admission: Free books; historical consultant for the award-winning PBS documentary on Sugihara. For information, please call Michell Synnott at Dates: Wednesdays, October 31, November 14, (516) 463-5404. November 28 Time: 8 p.m. Location: Student Center Theater Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center Theater and Dance North Campus Admission: Fee THE GRAY WIG For more information, call the presents Hofstra Cultural Center at (516) 463-5669. Oklahoma! music by Richard Rodgers HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II DEPARTMENTS OF ECONOMICS and HISTORY Dates/Time: Friday, September 7, 14, 8 p.m. in conjunction with the Saturday, September 1, 8, 15, 8 p.m. LONG ISLAND ALLIANCE FOR Saturday, September 15, 2 p.m.* PEACEFUL ALTERNATIVES Sunday, September 2, 9, 16, 2 p.m. present Location: John Cranford Adams Playhouse INTERNATIONAL SCENE/CENTER FOR CIVIC South Campus Tickets: $29 general admission ENGAGEMENT LECTURE SERIES $27 senior citizen (over 65) Issues of American Foreign Policy $25 group (20 or more) Speakers: To be announced. $15 matriculated non-Hofstra student Dates/Time: Wednesdays, September 19 and 26, $10 with current faculty/staff/student HofstraCard October 3 and 10 (two-ticket maximum) 11:15 a.m.-12:40 p.m. Tickets currently on sale. Location: Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center Theater Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library *Special family “Meet the Cast Matinee,” and signed performance on First Floor, South Campus Saturday, September 15 at 2 p.m. Admission: Free Tickets: $25 adult $12 non-Hofstra student For more information, please call Professors Martin Melkonian, $10 with current faculty/staff/student HofstraCard Department of Economics, at (516) 463-5595, or (two-ticket maximum) Carolyn Eisenberg, History Department, at (516) 463-3321. For tickets and information, please call the John Cranford Adams Playhouse Box Office at (516) 463-6644, M-F, 11 a.m.-3:45 p.m.

To receive a detailed schedule of events and subscription information, please complete and mail the information request card at the back of this brochure or contact the corresponding department for details on each event. 12 13 DEPARTMENT OF DRAMA AND DANCE Fall Faculty Dance Concert presents Exciting premieres and reconstructions of classic pieces by Hofstra Six Characters in Search of an Author faculty choreographers and special guest artists. by Luigi Pirandello Dates/Time: Thursday, November 15, 8 p.m. translated by Paul Avila Mayer Friday, November 16, 8 p.m. directed by Cindy Rosenthal Saturday, November 17, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. With a concept so startling it caused a riot at the play’s premiere, Sunday, November 18, 2 p.m. Pirandello brilliantly explores the nature of reality vs. illusion by Location: John Cranford Adams Playhouse introducing six mysterious characters from a script that has not yet South Campus been written. They interrupt a rehearsal of one of Pirandello’s own Tickets: $10 general admission comedies, demanding that their unique and tragic story be told. $ 8 senior citizen (over 65) or Dates/Time: Friday, October 5 and 12, 8 p.m. matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID Saturday, October 6 and 13, 8 p.m. One free ticket with current faculty/staff/student Sunday, October 7 and 14, 2 p.m. HofstraCard Location: Black Box Theater Tickets on sale beginning October 30. New Academic Building, South Campus Tickets: $10 general admission Fall Faculty Dance Concert Symposium $ 8 senior citizen (over 65) or Date/Time: Wednesday, November 14, 11:30 a.m. matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID Location: Dempster Hall Dance Studio, Room 209 One free ticket with current faculty/staff/student Dempster Hall, South Campus HofstraCard Admission: Free Tickets on sale beginning September 18. Camille Six Characters in Search of an Author by Robert David MacDonald Symposium directed by James Kolb Date/Time: Wednesday, October 3, 11:30 a.m. What happens when life is turned into art? Alexandre Dumas fils Location: Emily and Jerry Spiegel Theater (the younger) had an affair with a young French courtesan, Marie South Campus Duplessis. After she died of consumption, Dumas fils “picked over Admission: Free the bones of her life and turned them into a meal ticket.” First as a novel and then as a play, The Lady of the Camellias took Paris by A View From the Bridge storm. Verdi turned it into an opera, La Traviata, and in the 20th by Arthur Miller century Greta Garbo starred in the “real” story – a much less pretty directed by Peter Sander picture than found in the play, opera or film. Caught between an uncontrolled, unacknowledged passion and the powerful values of loyalty and honor in the community, RECOMMENDED FOR MATURE AUDIENCES Eddie Carbone, a Red Hook longshoreman, must choose renunciation or betrayal. In this play, Arthur Miller has introduced one of his Dates/Time: Friday, November 30 and December 7, 8 p.m. most haunting characters and one of his most emotionally explosive Saturday, December 1 and December 8, 8 p.m. situations to create a drama of classic proportions. Sunday, December 2 and December 9, 2 p.m. Dates/Time: Friday, October 26 and November 2, 8 p.m. Location: Black Box Theater Saturday, October 27 and November 3, 8 p.m. New Academic Building, South Campus Sunday, October 28 and November 4, 2 p.m. Tickets: $10 general admission Location: John Cranford Adams Playhouse $ 8 senior citizen (over 65) or South Campus matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID Tickets: $12 general admission One free ticket with current faculty/staff/student $10 senior citizen (over 65) or HofstraCard matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID Tickets on sale beginning November 13. One free ticket with current faculty/staff/student HofstraCard Camille Symposium Tickets on sale beginning October 9. Date/Time: Wednesday, November 28, 11:30 a.m. Location: Emily and Jerry Spiegel Theater A View from the Bridge Symposium South Campus Date/Time: Wednesday, October 24, 11:30 a.m. Admission: Free Location: Emily and Jerry Spiegel Theater South Campus For tickets and information, please call the Admission: Free John Cranford Adams Playhouse Box Office at (516) 463-6644, M-F, 11 a.m.-3:45 p.m.

14 15 HOFSTRA ENTERTAINMENT Garibaldi’s Gotham presents conceived and performed by Bob Spiotto The World Premiere of Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882), also known as the “hero of two The Remembered worlds,” successfully fought, against great odds, for the unification by Elliott Levine of Italy throughout his life. A true fighter, he was also a great political directed by Bob Spiotto actor and military showman. He arrived in New York in July 1850 visual images by Michael Sofarelli and settled in Staten Island, becoming an American idol in his own This unique performance has been drawn from letters left at the unique way, until November of 1853. Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall by family and friends of soldiers killed during the Vietnam War. Their stories and messages remind Incorporating fascinating stories and quotes, as well as music and a nation that many continue to grieve the loss of loved ones and, images, Mr. Spiotto takes on the “mane” of this Italian patriot, today, are still trying to come to terms with what many consider to be exploring Garibaldi’s time in “Gotham.” America’s most controversial war. “He has the ability to excite everyone who sees him.” – Le Siècle From a soldier who re-enlists only to discover the horrors of war, to (French republican newspaper) a teacher who grieves for the loss of a former student, the play shares stories of war, messages from loved ones and unmet family, as well as the challenges faced by those who continue to come to terms with Date/Time: Wednesday, November 28, 8 p.m. the war and its aftermath. Location: Monroe Lecture Center Theater California Avenue, South Campus Presented in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Tickets: $15 Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. Audience members will receive $12 senior citizen (over 65) a complementary commemorative bracelet. $10 matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID $10 children under 12 Dates/Time: Saturday, October 13, 8 p.m. One free ticket with current faculty/staff/student Sunday, October 14, 2 p.m. HofstraCard Location: John Cranford Adams Playhouse Tickets on sale beginning November 6. South Campus Tickets: $20 ALL SEATS RESERVED. $18 senior citizen (over 65) $12 matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID Presented in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of One free ticket with current faculty/staff/student the birth of Giuseppe Garibaldi and in conjunction with the HofstraCard ITALIAN-AMERICAN EXPERIENCE LECTURE SERIES. Tickets on sale beginning September 18. SHOWTUNE Following the performances Mr. Sofarelli will be signing copies of celebrating the words and music of Jerry Herman his book, Letters on the Wall: Offerings and Remembrance from the music and lyrics by Jerry Herman Vietnam Veterans Memorial. These will be available for purchase at conceived by Paul Gilger a discounted price. piano and vocal arrangements by James Followell and Paul Gilger Proceeds will benefit the Stephen B. Carlin and Walter W. Rudolph directed by Bob Spiotto Endowed Memorial Scholarship. choreographed by Amy Dolan Fletcher musical direction by John Farrell ALL SEATS RESERVED. A revue celebrating the words and music of Jerry Herman, composer and lyricist for some of Broadway’s greatest shows, including Hello The Man Who Loved Levittown Dolly!, Mame, Milk & Honey, and La Cage Aux Folles. Incorporating by W.D. Wetherell hit song after hit song, this revue is sure to please audiences young adapted and performed by Bob Spiotto and old alike with its toe-tapping music and witty lyrics. Join us for the humorous and heart-warming re-telling of the story of “Herman’s music and words are not just lovely; they’re also lovable. longtime Levittown resident Tommy DiMaria, World War II veteran The man has never written a song in which either irrepressible and retired Grumman aircraft worker. It’s a trip back in time, just optimism or bittersweet melancholy does not spread hope or down the road. comfort.” – John Simon, New York Magazine Dates/Time: Friday, January 11, 18, 25, 2008, at 8 p.m. Dates/Time: Friday, November 2, 5 p.m. Saturday, January 12, 19, 26, 2008, at 8 p.m. Sunday, January 13, 20, 27, 2008, at 2 p.m. For additional information, see page 29. Location: Monroe Lecture Center Theater California Avenue, South Campus

16 17 Tickets: $25 Licence to Swing: The Music of James Bond $23 senior citizen (over 65) Pianist Ted Howe and his quartet, with special guest vocalists, will $15 matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID take you on an exciting jazz excursion into the timeless music of $10 children under 12 007. Featuring selections by such composers as John Barry, Lionel $10 with current faculty/staff/student HofstraCard Bart and Anthony Newley, you’ll thrill to new adaptations of familiar Tickets on sale beginning December 11. James Bond themes, including “From Russia With Love,” “Diamonds Are Forever,” “You Only Live Twice,” and many more. ALL SEATS RESERVED. Date/Time: Friday, November 9, 8 p.m. Location: Monroe Lecture Center Theater For tickets and information, please call the California Ave, South Campus John Cranford Adams Playhouse Box Office at (516) 463-6644, M-F, 11 a.m.-3:45 p.m., or order tickets Presented in conjunction with the Hofstra Cultural Center online at www.Hofstra.edu/HofstraEntertainment. symposium BOND, JAMES BOND: THE WORLD OF 007. For additional information, see page 3.

Yatra – An Indian Dance Journey Music Showcasing the voyage of Indian classical and semi-classical dance from ancient times to the present. Featuring a company of more than 30 performers from the Mudra Dance Studio. HOFSTRA CULTURAL CENTER Guest tour guide, Bob Spiotto. presents Date/Time: Friday, December 14, 8 p.m. THE JOSEPH G. ASTMAN Location: Monroe Lecture Center Theater California Avenue, South Campus INTERNATIONAL CONCERT SERIES TICKETS FOR EACH OF THE ABOVE EVENTS: The Long Island Premiere of $18 general admission Passage to Armenia $15 senior citizen (over 65) or A concert program of traditional songs and dances of Armenia matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID The Chookasian Armenian Concert Ensemble $10 children under 12 The only American ensemble awarded the Armenian Gold Medal One free ticket with current faculty/staff/student for Music. HofstraCard Tickets on sale beginning September 11. John Chookasian, clarinet Barbara Chookasian, vocals NO RESERVED SEATS. Henrick Avoyan, dhol (cylindral hand drum) NO REFUNDS. Verine Alimian, kanun (72-string lap harp) Programs/artists are subject to change. Valod Grigorian, kemenche (4-string folk violin) Doors open 20 minutes prior to performance. Garen Sarkisian, shivi (high-pitched flute) Late arrivals will be seated at the discretion of management. John Tarpinian, oud (11-string fretless lute) Albert Vardanyan, duduk (Armenian flute) For tickets and information, please call the John Cranford Adams Playhouse Box Office at Date/Time: Sunday, October 7, 2 p.m. (516) 463-6644, M-F, 11 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Location: Monroe Lecture Center Theater California Avenue, South Campus DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC presents the Stoltat! A Celebration of Polish American Culture Featuring the Eddie Forman Orchestra, with special guest Third Annual Benefit Concert performances by the Polonaise Folk Dancers in recognition of A varied program featuring the faculty of the Department of Music. Polish American Culture Month. This evening offers the opportunity Proceeds from this concert will benefit the Uniondale, New York, to listen, dance and be entertained! School District. Date/Time: Friday, October 12, 8 p.m. Date/Time: Friday, October 5, 8 p.m. Location: Main Dining Room Location: Monroe Lecture Center Theater Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center California Avenue, South Campus North Campus Tickets: $15 general admission $12 senior citizen (over 65), Hofstra student with current HofstraCard, or matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID Tickets on sale beginning September 18.

18 19 American Chamber Ensemble Hofstra Collegium Musicum Directed by Blanche Abram, piano, and Naomi Drucker, clarinet. William E. Hettrick, director With Chris Finckel, violoncello; Marilyn Sherman Lehman, “The Voice Upon the Waters” piano; Lois Martin, viola; and Eriko Sato, violin. A program of early music with an aquatic theme. Date/Time: Sunday, October 21, 3 p.m. Date/Time: Saturday, November 17, 8 p.m. Location: Monroe Lecture Center Theater Location: First Presbyterian Church California Avenue, South Campus 182 First Street, Mineola, NY Tickets: $15 general admission Tickets: $10 general admission $12 senior citizen (over 65) or $ 8 senior citizen (over 65) or matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID One free ticket with current faculty/staff/student One free ticket with current HofstraCard faculty/staff/student HofstraCard Tickets on sale beginning October 2. Tickets on sale beginning October 30.

Hofstra String Quartet Hofstra Jazz Ensemble Featuring Alexander Sharpe, violin; Matthew Lehmann, violin; David Lalama, director Todd Lowe, viola; and Benjamin Wolff, violoncello. A program of string quartets by Haydn, Tippett and Dvorˇák. “Words and Music: A Jazz Portrait” The annual Peter B. Clark Memorial Scholarship Fund Concert, Date/Time: Sunday, November 4, 3 p.m. with guest artist Ernie Byrd, jazz singer. Location: Monroe Lecture Center Theater Date/Time: Sunday, November 18, 7 p.m. California Avenue, South Campus Location: Monroe Lecture Center Theater Tickets: $15 general admission California Avenue, South Campus $12 senior citizen (over 65) or Tickets: $10 general admission matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID $ 8 senior citizen (over 65) or One free ticket with current faculty/staff/student matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID HofstraCard One free ticket with current Tickets on sale beginning October 16. faculty/staff/student HofstraCard Tickets on sale beginning October 30. Hofstra Chamber Singers David Fryling, director Hofstra Chorale and Orchestra A program of selected works for a cappella choir. David Fryling and David Ramael, directors Date/Time: Saturday, November 10, 8 p.m. Ein Deutches Requiem by Johannes Brahms Location: Christ Church Date/Time: Saturday, December 1, 8 p.m. 61 East Main Street, Oyster Bay, NY Sunday, December 2, 3 p.m. Tickets: $10 general admission Location: John Cranford Adams Playhouse $ 8 senior citizen (over 65) or South Campus matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID Tickets: $10 general admission One free ticket with current $ 8 senior citizen (over 65) or faculty/staff/student HofstraCard matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID Tickets on sale beginning October 23. One free ticket with current faculty/staff/student HofstraCard Hofstra Opera Theater Tickets on sale beginning November 13. Patricia Heuermann, artistic director David Ramael, musical director Hofstra Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band A program of scenes selected from a variety of operas. Peter Loel Boonshaft, director Date/Time: Sunday, November 11, 3 p.m. A program of traditional and contemporary works for band. Location: Monroe Lecture Center Theater Date/Time: Saturday, December 8, 8 p.m. California Avenue, South Campus Location: John Cranford Adams Playhouse Tickets: $10 general admission South Campus $ 8 senior citizen (over 65) or Tickets: $10 general admission matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID $ 8 senior citizen (over 65) or One free ticket with current matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID faculty/staff/student HofstraCard One free ticket with current Tickets on sale beginning October 23. faculty/staff/student HofstraCard Tickets on sale beginning November 20.

20 21 Hofstra Chorus and String Ensemble Family Fun Sundays William Hammer and David Ramael, directors Family Art Workshops focus on a different art activity that relates to Date/Time: Tuesday, December 11, 8 p.m. the Museum’s special exhibitions, sculpture collection or permanent Location: John Cranford Adams Playhouse collection every month. Kids and adults have fun learning about South Campus art with these drop-in studio workshops. Families make their own Tickets: $10 general admission artworks inspired by art in the museum. All materials are provided, $ 8 senior citizen (over 65) or and an artist or educator will help guide participants. matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID Dates: Sundays, September 16, October 21, One free ticket with current and November 18 faculty/staff/student HofstraCard Time: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tickets on sale beginning November 27. Location: Emily Lowe Gallery Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus For more information on the Department of Music Admission: Free and all performances, call (516) 463-5490 or visit www.hofstra.edu/music. DAVID FILDERMAN GALLERY Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, Ninth Floor, For ticket information, please call the South Campus John Cranford Adams Playhouse Box Office at (516) 463-6644, M-F, 11 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Person of Color Sculpture Competition Five Finalists’ Maquettes Monday, September 17-Sunday, December 9 Hofstra University Museum Maquettes, drawings and sketches by the five finalists in Hofstra University’s Person of Color Sculpture Competition. Comments are invited on works by Vinnie Bagwell, Paul Chaleff, presents Fern Cunningham, Richard Hunt and Emanuel Martinez. EXHIBITIONS AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. EMILY LOWE GALLERY Saturday and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus Closed holiday weekends.

American Perspectives: 1907-1992 ROCHELLE AND IRWIN A. LOWENFELD Tuesday, September 4-Friday, December 14 CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION HALL This exhibition focuses on the modern era, from Fauvism to Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, 10th Floor, Abstraction to Pop Art and Photo Realism, by artists such as South Campus Don Eddy, Alfred Maurer, Joan Mitchell, Robert Rauschenberg and Ben Shahn, among many others. Photographing Suburbia: Crewdson, Owens, and Weiner Opening Reception and Monday, September 24-Monday, January 28 Curator/Director Tour In conjunction with the 60th anniversary celebration of Levittown, Eleanor Rait, Curator of Collections this exhibition showcases photographers Gregory Crewdson, Beth Levinthal, Director Bill Owens and Dan Weiner, whose subject is suburbia. Wednesday, October 3, 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Opening Reception Illustrated Talk Friday, November 2, 7 p.m. The America Scene, Then and Now Lewis Kachur Talk and Tour Lecturer, Metropolitan Museum of Art Daniel R. Rubey Associate Professor of Art History Dean, Library and Information Services Kean University, New Jersey Hofstra University Date/Time: Thursday, October 18, 7 p.m. Thursday, November 14, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Admission: $5 general admission $3 senior citizen (over 65) Gallery Hours: Monday/Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. One free ticket with current faculty/staff/student Tuesday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. HofstraCard or matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID Saturday and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Closed holiday weekends. Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Closed Mondays and holiday weekends. 22 23 EMILY LOWE GALLERY Art Talk Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus Peter Plagens, Newsweek Magazine art critic, will facilitate the first of this new series, which provides food-for-thought dialogue African-American Highlights From the and discussion. Controversial and cutting-edge issues related to Reader’s Digest Association Collection the contemporary world of art and society will be the focus of each Tuesday, January 29-Thursday, March 20, 2008 Art Talk evening. Discussion facilitators for each session will be Hofstra University is the first venue for this inaugural exhibition experts from the fields of visual art, performance, science, business, of works by major African-American artists in the Reader’s Digest politics and more. Speakers to be announced. Please call for more Association Collection. Artists include Romare Bearden, Myles information and to reserve your place. Carter, Willie Cole, Robert Colescott, Sam Gilliam, Dates: Tuesdays, October 9, November 13, December 11 Jacob Lawrence, Howardena Pindell and Randy Williams. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Emily Lowe Gallery Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus Conversation With Willie Cole Admission: Free Contemporary and cutting-edge African-American artist Date/Time: Wednesday, February 6, 2008, 7 p.m. First Wednesdays Location: Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center Theater Common Hour (11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m.) talks and tours of American Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library Perspectives Exhibition: 1907-1992 led by museum education staff First Floor, South Campus and museum docents. Admission: $5 general admission Dates: Wednesdays, September 5, October 2, $3 senior citizen (over 65) November 7, December 5 One free ticket with current Time: 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. faculty/staff/student HofstraCard or Location: Emily Lowe Gallery matriculated non-Hofstra student Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus with ID Admission: Free Hofstra University Museum members are admitted free. Art Lab Ten-week sessions in which teens explore the behind-the-scenes Opening Reception world of museums. Visits with professional museum staff such as Pre-Reception Keynote Speaker: curators and educators will introduce various museum careers. Each Howardina Pindell session is limited to 12 teenage students. Community service credits Renowned African-American artist can be earned through this program. and author Date: Mondays, September-November Date/Time: Thursday, February 7, 3 p.m. Time: 3:30-6:30 p.m. Location: Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center Theater Location: Emily Lowe Gallery Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus First Floor, South Campus Fee: $300 Admission: $5 general admission $3 senior citizen (over 65) Open House for Educators One free ticket with current This free event is designed to offer a sampling of the Museum’s faculty/staff/student HofstraCard or programs and educational resources for prospective University matriculated non-Hofstra student class and school group visits. Faculty and educators in various with ID disciplines are invited to explore how Hofstra University Museum Hofstra University Museum members offerings connect to their education goals, and how to incorporate art are admitted free. across all curriculum areas. Enjoy this special viewing of American Perspectives: 1907-1992 and receive a Hofstra University Museum Opening Reception: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Shop discount. Light refreshments will be served. Date/Time: Thursday, September 27, 5:30 p.m. Fall Garden Tour and Gallery Talk Location: Emily Lowe Gallery The morning begins with an insider’s view of our current exhibition Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus American Perspectives: 1907-1992 led by Beth Levinthal, Hofstra Admission: Free (Reservations are suggested, as University Museum director. Participants will then be treated to a Fall space is limited.) Garden Tour around the Hofstra campus led by Hofstra Director of Grounds Fred Soviero, who will spotlight new plantings, flora and For more information on any Hofstra University Museum fauna in the Hofstra Arboretum. exhibition or lecture, please call Jennifer Perez at Date/Time: Thursday, October 11, 11 a.m. (516) 463-5672 (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) or Location: Emily Lowe Gallery (meet for tour) visit www.hofstra.edu/museum. Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus 24 Admission: Free 25 Psyop: Persuade, Change, Influence Hofstra University Center Hofstra faculty and CCEPA instructional staff engage creative directors from this New York City-based, design-led production for Continuing Education company that creates cutting-edge graphic/animated motion projects. Date/Time: Thursday, November 1, 7-9 p.m. and Professional Admission: Free

Advancement (CCEPA) Twinsburg – A Reflection of America Speaker: Teake Zuidema This Dutch photojournalist finds a “double portrait” of America at an SPECIAL PROGRAMS annual national festival for twins in Ohio. Date/Time: Wednesday, November 14, 7-9 p.m. CCEPA, Adobe + Apple present “Back to School” Admission: $10 at Hofstra One free ticket for student with current HofstraCard Explore the creative opportunities about what you can learn in new or matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID curricula from CCEPA, highlighting products from two of the world’s most dynamic technology companies. Extinction or Survival – The Global Biodiversity Crisis Date/Time: Monday, September 10, 7-9 p.m. Speaker: Wade Davis Admission: Free The National Geographic explorer-in-residence explores the impact on the environment of the thoughts, beliefs, myths and institutions HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR CONTINUING created by human imagination. EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT Date/Time: Wednesday, December 12, 7-9 p.m. and the Admission: $10 One free ticket for student with current HofstraCard HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY MUSEUM or matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID present Conservation Symposium Conservators are highly skilled arts professionals who work to ARCHAEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA (AIA) prevent and remediate damage to works of art and collectibles such as LONG ISLAND SOCIETY LECTURE SERIES paintings, works on paper, textiles, silver and metals. Join us for this The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) is dedicated to the stimulating and informative symposium as we explore three aspects protection of the world’s cultural heritage through the encouragement of the world of conservation. and support of archaeological research and publication. A nonprofit Date/Time: Saturday, September 29, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. cultural and educational organization, the AIA is the oldest and Location: Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center Theater largest archaeological institution in the United States. Its monthly Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library lectures provide members and the public an opportunity to learn the First Floor, South Campus latest developments from archaeologists and related professionals Admission: $10 who are developing this knowledge. One free ticket with current faculty/staff/student L5941-01 Museums and Archaeological Sites in HofstraCard or matriculated non-Hofstra student Iraq after 2003 A.D. Hofstra University Museum members Date/Time: Sunday, September 16, 2-3:30 p.m. are admitted free. L5941-02 Chasing a Roman Soldier Oracle/MySQL: Which Database Is Best for You? Date/Time: Sunday, October 28, 2-3:30 p.m. Representatives from these two very different software developers discuss their applications with instructional staff from CCEPA’s Department of Interactive Technology and Applications (ITA). L5941-03 The Ancient Tarascan State of West Date/Time: Thursday, October 11, 7-9 p.m. Mexico: Recent Ethnoarchaeological Admission: Free Research Date/Time: Sunday, November 11, 2-3:30 p.m. Impact of Genomics on Business and Society Speaker: Juan Enriquez L5941-04 The Glitter of the Sword: Fabrication of Explore how advances in the life sciences will impact you and your the Crucible of “Damascas” Steel business from this best-selling author, businessman, academic, Date/Time: Sunday, December 2, 2-3:30 p.m. and chairman and CEO of Biotechonomy, LLC, a life sciences and research firm. These lectures are held at Hofstra and are free to the public. Date/Time: Wednesday, October 17, 7-9 p.m. Admission: $10 For information or to register for any CCEPA Special Programs, One free ticket for student with current HofstraCard visit ccepa.hofstra.edu or call (516) 463-7200. or matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID 26 27 HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT Center for in cooperation with the Hofstra Cultural Center Suburban Studies presents

Historic Hudson Valley Tour presents We invite you to follow the Hudson River and join us for a day in the historic Hudson Valley. We will visit and tour Kykuit, the A CELEBRATION OF THE magnificent Rockefeller Estate in Tarrytown, with an escorted tour 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF LEVITTOWN of the house and gardens. Prior to the visit to Kykuit, we will have a buffet luncheon at Sunset Cove Restaurant overlooking the DRAMA Hudson River, a great chance to see the changing of the leaves. in cooperation with Date: Wednesday, October 24 Hofstra Entertainment Time: 9:30 a.m. (approximately) The Man Who Loved Levittown Location: Hofstra USA Parking Field, North Campus by W.D. Wetherell Admission: $80 (includes transportation, lunch, escorted tour adapted and performed by Bob Spiotto and gratuity for the driver). Join us for the humorous and heart-warming re-telling of the story of longtime Levittown resident Tommy DiMaria, World War II veteran For more information, please call and retired Grumman aircraft worker. It’s a trip back in time, just Janice Sawyer, Ed.D. at (516) 463-6919, or down the road. Natalie Datlof at (516) 463-5669. Presented in conjunction with the Levittown Historical Society. Date/Time: Friday, November 2, 5 p.m. Location: Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center Theater Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library Joan and Donald E. First Floor, South Campus Axinn Library Admission: Free FILM presents Suburbia: A Sense of Place on the Silver Screen BANNED BOOKS READING An address on motion pictures in the suburbs by Philip Dolce, director of the Center for Suburban Criminal Justice and chair of the Readers from the community, as well as Hofstra students and faculty, Social Science Department at Bergen Community College. celebrate the freedom to read from presentations of material that has Date/Time: Friday, November 2, 6 p.m. been banned, censored or deemed “dangerous.” A light lunch will be Location: Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center Theater served. Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library Date: Wednesday, October 3 First Floor, South Campus Time: Common Hour, 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Admission: Free Location: David Filderman Gallery Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, Ninth Floor South Campus EXHIBITION Admission: Free in cooperation with the Hofstra University Museum For more information, please call Sarah McCleskey at Photographing Suburbia: Crewdson, Owens, (516) 463-5076. and Weiner Monday, September 24–Monday, January 28 LIBRARY BOOK SALE In conjunction with the 60th anniversary celebration of Levittown, Dates/Time: Tuesday, November 6, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. this exhibition showcases photographers Gregory Crewdson, (for those with HofstraCard ONLY) Bill Owens and Dan Weiner, whose subject is suburbia. Wednesday, November 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, November 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Opening Reception Location: Multipurpose Room Friday, November 2, 7 p.m. Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center North Campus For more information, on the exhibition and opening reception, Admission: Free. Various prices on items for sale. please see page 23.

For more information, please call Miriam Wanderman at For more information on the events listed above, call the Center (516) 463-6424. for Suburban Studies at (516) 463-4069.

28 29 Third Annual Benefit Concert Special Events A varied program featuring the faculty of the Department of Music. Proceeds from this concert will benefit the Uniondale, New York, School District. HOFSTRA ARBORETUM FLOWER Date/Time: Friday, October 5, 8 p.m. AND GARDEN SHOW For more information, see page 19. “HARVEST OF THE ARTS AND FLOWERS” Annual flower show featuring the Second District Federated Garden Football Alumni Day Clubs of New York State, Inc., has won three national awards for A full day of Homecoming football festivities. best flower show in the nation from the Federated Garden Clubs of Date/Time: Saturday, October 6, 10 a.m. America. The show, titled “Harvest of the Arts and Flowers,” will feature a fresh produce and nursery market, craft vendors, a petting zoo and children’s activities. Parade of Floats Date/Time: Saturday, October 6, 11 a.m. Location: Parade begins on North Campus This year, Hofstra is focusing on “green awareness.” Al Gore’s movie An Inconvenient Truth will be shown twice daily in the Student Center Theater during the show. Hofstra Pride Football vs. University of Maine Dates/Time: Saturday and Sunday, September 29 and 30 Date/Time: Saturday, October 6, 1:30 p.m. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: James M. Shuart Stadium, South Campus Location: Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center Admission: Fee North Campus Admission: $5 general admission Hofstra Hillel Alumni Brunch $4 senior citizen (over 65) Date/Time: Sunday, October 7, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Children under 12 are admitted free. Location: Plaza Rooms One free ticket with current Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center faculty/staff/student HofstraCard North Campus Admission: Fee For more information, please call Vivian Passuello at (516) 463-6504. For more information on these events, tickets, or to R.S.V.P., please call the Alumni Relations Office at (516) 463-6636. OFFICE OF ALUMNI RELATIONS presents M.B.A./M.S. INTERVIEWING HOMECOMING 2007 STRATEGIES WORKSHOP Date/Time: Friday, October 5, noon-1:30 p.m. The following events represent highlights of Homecoming 2007. For Location: The Career Center a full schedule, please contact the Alumni Relations Office. M. Robert Lowe Hall, South Campus

PEP RALLY For information and to register, please call the Hofstra Career Date/Time: Wednesday, October 3, 11:15 a.m. Center at (516) 463-6060. Location: Hofstra Hall, South Campus VETERANS DAY SALUTE ALUMNI AWARDS DINNER 2007 Veteran of the Year and various color guard units participate Date/Time: Thursday, October 4, 6:30 p.m. in the presentation of the colors prior to the Hofstra Pride vs. The Location: Garden City Hotel College of William & Mary football game. Admission: Fee Date/Time: Saturday, November 3, 1 p.m. Location: James M. Shuart Stadium, South Campus SOS COMMITTEE Admission: Fee presents Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding Reception The Support Our Scholarships Committee presents the original A reception with buffet and cash bar will be held to New York City cast and crew as they come to Hofstra for a lively recognize the 2007 Veteran of the Year and Veterans interactive performance of their famous wedding. It’s a fun time for Alumni Chapter Scholarship recipients. everyone. Date/Time: Immediately following football game Date/Time: Friday, October 5, 7 p.m. Location: Libby and Joseph G. Shapiro Location: Main Dining Room and Plaza Rooms Alumni House, South Campus Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center Admission: $20 North Campus Admission: Fee For more information, tickets to the game, or to R.S.V.P., please call the Alumni Relations Office at (516) 463-6636 by October 19. 30 31 HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH Festival presents the fourth annual “Great Writers, Great Readings” Series Fall 2007 and Spring 2008 Lectures THE 15th ANNUAL ITALIAN Writer: Eavan Boland, poet whose books include EXPERIENCE FESTIVAL Against Love Poetry and Lost Land: Poems. A fun-filled day for the entire family, featuring crafts, food, music Date/Time: Wednesday, September 19, 7 p.m. and more. Location: Rochelle and Irwin A. Lowenfeld Conference Date/Time: Sunday, September 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Exhibition Hall Location: South Campus, Outdoors Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library Tickets: $3 suggested donation 10th Floor, South Campus Children under 12 are admitted free.

Writer: Antonio Cisneros, Peruvian poet, novelist, academic All net proceeds benefit the Hofstra University Scholarship Fund. and literary critic. Date/Time: Monday, October 1, 7 p.m. For more information, please call the Festival Hotline at Location: Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center Theater (516) 463-6582. Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library First Floor, South Campus

Writer: Kiran Desai, author of Hullabaloo in the Guava Spring 2008 Events Orchard and The Inheritance of Loss, winner of the 2006 Man Booker Prize. Date/Time: Wednesday, October 24, 7 p.m. Location: Monroe Lecture Center Theater FESTIVALS California Avenue, South Campus 10th ANNUAL IRISH Writer: Edmund White, novelist and nonfiction writer who EXPERIENCE FESTIVAL has written and edited more than 20 books, including Date/Time: Sunday, March 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Forgetting Elena, Nocturnes for the King of Naples Location: Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex and Caracole. North Campus Date/Time: Monday, November 19, 11:15 a.m. Tickets: $3 suggested donation Location: Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center Theater Children under 12 are admitted free. Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library First Floor, South Campus 25th ANNUAL DUTCH FESTIVAL Writer: Jonathan Lethem, author of The Fortress of Solitude Date/Time: Sunday, May 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Motherless Brooklyn. Location: South Campus, Outdoors Date/Time: Wednesday, February 27, 2008, 11:15 a.m. Tickets: $3 suggested donation Location: Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center Theater Children under 12 are admitted free. Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library First Floor, South Campus All net proceeds benefit the Hofstra University Scholarship Fund.

Writer: Lynn Nottage, playwright of Intimate Apparel, For more information, please call the Festival Hotline at winner of the 2004 New York Drama Critics’ (516) 463-6582. Circle Award, produced by the Roundabout Theatre Company. Date/Time: Wednesday, April 9, 2008, 11:15 a.m. Location: Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center Theater Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library First Floor, South Campus

Admission to all lectures is free.

For more information, please call Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at (516) 463-5410. To receive a detailed schedule of events and subscription information, please complete and mail the information request card at the back of this brochure or contact the corresponding department for details on each event. 32 33 Conferences/Symposia HOFSTRA CULTURAL CENTER presents HOFSTRA CULTURAL CENTER THE BRONX OPERA COMPANY presents Michael Spierman, artistic director Embryonic Stem Cells, Clones and Genes: Science, The Impresario Politics and Values by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Dates: Wednesday and Thursday, March 5 and 6 and Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo The Peter S. Kalikow Presidential Studies Symposium: Fully staged productions sung in English, The 2008 Road to the White House and Beyond with a 30-piece orchestra. Date: Thursday, April 3 Dates/Time: Friday, May 16, 8 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2 p.m. At Whom Are We Laughing? Humor in Romance Location: John Cranford Adams Playhouse Language Literatures South Campus Dates: Thursday, Friday and Saturday Tickets: Fee April 10, 11 and 12 Tickets on sale beginning April 15. For more information on the above conferences/symposia, please call the Hofstra Cultural Center at (516) 463-5669 ALL SEATS RESERVED. or visit www.hofstra.edu/culture. For tickets and information please call Opera the John Cranford Adams Playhouse Box Office at (516) 463-6644, M-F, 11 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Hofstra Opera Theater HOFSTRA CULTURAL CENTER Patricia Heuermann, artistic director presents David Ramael, musical director REMEMBERING FRANK SINATRA Tartuffe Spring/Fall 2008 by Kirke Mechem Music, Film, Lectures A comic opera based on Molière’s delightful play. Dates/Time: Friday, February 1, at 8 p.m. For more information, please call Saturday, February 2, at 8 p.m. the Hofstra Cultural Center at (516) 463-5669. Sunday, February 3, at 3 p.m. Location: John Cranford Adams Playhouse South Campus Tickets: $15 general admission $12 senior citizen (over 65) or matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID One free ticket with current faculty/staff/student HofstraCard Tickets on sale beginning January 15, 2008.

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