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ADELPHI UNIVERSITY M A G A Z I N E

Spring 2005 Pursuing Interests, CHANGINGLIVES Faculty Research Goes Beyond the Campus

Adelphi Sculpture Biennial

Sacks, Carville & Matalin Speak Up

Making Movies and Movie Makers

Coach Watts Inspires Players

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A Message From the President 5

Teaching, Scholarship, and Inspiration, At The Heart of a Great University

If students are the spirit and alumni the soul of a university, then surely the faculty Dig in! President Scott joins Trustees, senior administrators, faculty, and students at groundbreaking ceremony for the new fine arts building. represent its heart. It is the faculty who, through teaching; scholarship; creative activity; and service to the campus, the broader community, and the profession, stimulate the energies that lead to intellectual growth and maturity. Provost and Senior Vice President Marcia G. Welsh and President Scott see In his 1946 work, Fifty Years of Adelphi College, Professor Chester Barrows noted: what it’s like to navigate campus by wheelchair as part of Adelphi’s Disability The true history of a college is written on the hearts and minds of its Awareness Week. trustees, faculty, graduates, and undergraduates. It lives chiefly in the fond memories and worthy traditions of those associated with it.

In the six decades since Professor Barrows wrote these words, generations of students and faculty have added to our legacy through scholarly contributions, professional achievement, and extraordinary service.

Political pundits James Carville and I believe the mission of a university is to be creator, curator, and critic—as creator of Mary Matalin take to the Adelphi stage for “All’s Fair: Love, War, and Politics.” new knowledge and artistic works; as curator of the past; and as critic of the status quo. Alumni Association Board President Martha At Adelphi, these three roles are carried out through the work of the faculty and are Stark M.B.A. ’86 and President Scott welcome the Class of 2008. central to the University’s vision, mission, goals, and strategies.

President Scott flips the Working in partnership, the faculty, administration, and Board of Trustees have adopted an ambitious plan to enrich Adelphi’s switch at the 2004 Garden City Tree Lighting. academic life. As a first step, we have hired over 140 new full-time faculty since 2001 and will continue to recruit, develop, and retain the best scholars, researchers, and educators. As part of this effort, under the leadership of Provost Marcia G. Welsh, we have committed substantial financial resources to support faculty contributions to their fields. We are also enhancing library collections, developing new arts, laboratory and athletics facilities, updating equipment, and planning for the integration of emerging technologies.

President Scott and orientation leader Sean Many Adelphi alumni tell me that they consider their personal and professional successes a testament to the professors who McGrath ’05 during the Matriculation festivities nurtured and challenged them. We look to today’s faculty to continue this Adelphi tradition and do the same for current students. Your ongoing partnership with the University is essential in supporting our talented faculty as they pursue new avenues of research, make contributions to their fields, and bring excitement to the classroom.

Active alumni, parents, and friends help us sustain the vitality of our University, keeping the heart as well as the soul strong. I hope you will join us as we celebrate our rich past and work to create a dynamic future.

President Scott with nursing alumni at the NYC Alumni Chapter Reception at St. Maggie’s Cafe Thank you.

Robert A. Scott, President Trustee Michael J. Campbell ’65 President Scott catches up addresses the Class of 2008 with Katherine Hock ’05 in Trustee Steven N. Fischer with guest speaker James Carville at Matriculation. Swirbul Library.

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6 University News Spring 2005

Editor’s Note Redesigned University News with You in Mind By Bonnie Eissner Editor-in-Chief

You spoke, and we listened.

The Campus as Sculpture Garden In a recent survey, our readers told us they wanted to be better informed about life on campus, particularly the academic life of the University. In response, we enhanced our Faculty Focus section with more in-depth stories, such as profiles of Adelphi faculty, old and Meander the Garden City campus these days, and you’ll encounter a visual feast of new. An expanded University News section includes updates on aca- demic developments as well as news about cultural events; student, sculpture. Fifteen works—ranging from the subtle to the provocative—dot Adelphi’s alumni, and faculty achievements; and outreach programs that enrich the intellectual life of a university. Our cover story, “Pursuing Interests, lawns and quadrangles as part of its third Outdoor Sculpture Biennial. Changing Lives,” portrays five faculty members whose scholarship directly impacts the way many of us live or may carry out our lives in the future. Organized by Professor Richard Vaux and Adelphi’s Department of Art and Art History, Of course, we would be remiss if we neglected to keep you updated this exhibition draws together works by on trends in student life, the accomplishments of Adelphi’s athletic artists from as close to home as Long Island teams, or news of alumni activities and achievements. Hence, you and New York City and from as far away as will find sections highlighting each of these areas. Taiwan and Sweden, chosen for their individ- uality and clarity of vision. “Individually, each And, as of the fall 2004 issue, you have probably noticed that all asserts a unique point of view about art and of this information is coming to you in a new package. We have life in the language of material, process, and redesigned your magazine to better reflect the vibrancy of life on form. As a group, they represent the diversity campus. Bolder colors, new typeface treatments, and careful inte- of sensibility that marks contemporary art,” gration of text and images are intended to share with you—and said David Hornung, Department of Art and hopefully help you re-live—the vitality of the Adelphi experience, Art History chair. Nearly 100 alumni, stu- whether it’s our athletic teams achieving victory on the field, our dents and friends gathered at a free opening faculty and alumni garnering accolades, or our students contribut- night reception with the artists. The exhibi- ing their spirit and knowledge within and beyond the classroom. tion will run through October 2005. So, I invite you to indulge in your new magazine and to continue to let us know what’s on your mind. President’s Gala Supports Student Scholorship

Alumni and friends celebrated at the fifth annual President’s Gala, an evening to benefit stu- We welcome your thoughts and comments. Please address letters to: dent scholarships, on Saturday, April 2, 2005 at the Garden City Hotel. The black-tie event Bonnie Eissner, editor-in-chief, honored Sharon G. Grosser ’83, executive director of the Roslyn Savings Foundation, for her Adelphi University Magazine, Adelphi University, outstanding service to Adelphi; Jean Marie Salvatico ’97 of the Salvatico Family as the 2005 Levermore Hall, Room 204, One South Avenue, Outstanding Alumna; and Russell C. Albanese, president of the Albanese Organization, Inc., Garden City, NY 11530, as 2005 Outstanding Long Island Executives. Cocktails were followed by dinner and or email [email protected]. dancing. For more information, please contact Dina Zydor ’94 at (516) 877-4688 or [email protected]. Letters may be edited for publication. Adelphi_Mag_Spring 05 6/22/05 12:47 PM Page 8

8 University News Spring 2005 Adelphi in Florence, Adelphi Welcomes Three New Trustees Joseph A. Gregori ‘77, CEO of InfoHighway Communications Corporation is an active alum- nus known for his proven business acumen and talented leadership. At the helm of InfoHighway Communications and its predecessor, ARC Networks, since 1998, Mr. Gregori has built the company into a leading provider of integrated communications nationwide. InfoHighway achieved record growth and earnings in 2003 and today provides telephone, data, and Internet services in cities across New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and the Northeast region. Prior to joining InfoHighway, Mr. Gregori was chief operating officer of PriCellular Corporation, a pub- licly traded provider of wireless communications. He was previously president of MCI Wireless, a position he gained when MCI acquired Nationwide Cellular Service, Inc. Active in pro- fessional and community affairs, he is a member of the Board of Directors of the CompTel (Competitive Telecommunications Association)/ASCENT (Association of Communications Enterprises) Alliance, a leading telecommunications trade association based in Washington, D.C. Joseph A. Gregori ’77 A past member of the Adelphi University School of Business advisory board, he has volunteered for the University in numerous capacities and received Adelphi’s 2002 President’s Award for Outstanding Achievement and Friendship at its annual Golf Classic. Mr. Gregori began his pro- fessional career in accounting and worked in the audit division of Deloitte & Touche. He is an honors graduate, magna cum laude of Adelphi and is a CPA.

N. Gerry House, president and CEO of the Institute for Student Achievement, brings invalu- able expertise and experience to the University’s Board. As president of the Institute for Student Achievement, Dr. House is engaged in its mission to improve the quality of education for chil- Experiencing the dren and youth at risk. She is active on numerous national boards, including serving as chair of the Board of Trustees of the Educational Testing Service. Her many other commitments include serving on the Visiting Committee for the Harvard Graduate School of Education; the Advisory RENAISSANCE Committee of the Harvard Change Leadership Group; and the Woodrow Wilson Foundation Board of Directors. Her leadership has garnered several accolades, including the first Alumni Leadership Award from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Education (2000); National Superintendent of the Year from the American Association of School Our increasingly interconnected world makes Running from May 22 through June 15, 2005, Administrators (1999); and The Harold J. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education Award. A published the course represents the collaborative efforts author, Dr. House is a frequent public speaker on educational issues. She holds a doctorate in understanding other cultures imperative for of Professor Thomas McAnulty and Assistant education administration from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; a master’s degree Professor Jacob Wisse in the Art and Art History in counseling from Southern Illinois University; and a bachelor’s degree in English education U.S. students. Recognizing this, colleges and universities have N. Gerry House Department, and Assistant Professor of English from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. made it easier for students to study abroad for Kris Fresonke. academic credit. The number of students tak- Thomas F. Motamed ’71, vice chairman and chief operating officer of The Chubb Corporation ing advantage of such opportunities has similar- “By living in the city of Dante, Fra Angelico, joined the Board in December, becoming the 14th alumnus to serve. As vice chairman and chief ly skyrocketed, more than doubling in the past Machiavelli, Donatello, Boccaccio, Leonardo operating officer of Chubb, Mr. Motamed is responsible for worldwide underwriting, field oper- ten years, reaching a record total of 174,629 da Vinci, and Michelangelo, students will gain ations, strategic marketing, planning and budgeting, and underwriting services. Hired by Chubb in the 2002–2003 academic year. Adelphi joins a far richer understanding of the culture than in 1977 as a claims trainee, Mr. Motamed has risen steadily through the company over the years. its peers in creating new ways for students to they can by discussing The Divine Comedy He was appointed to his current position in 2002 after his strategy to re-structure and re-focus experience other cultures. in class, or by seeing slides on a screen,” said the company’s operations enabled Chubb to emerge from the depths of a soft market that devas- Renaissance art specialist, Dr. Wisse. For more tated many of its competitors. An industry expert, Mr. Motamed speaks frequently on property This spring, Adelphi students have the chance information about Adelphi in Florence, visit and casualty insurance issues. He is a director and treasurer of Assurex Development Corporation, to expand their horizons by studying abroad HTTP://ACADEMICS.ADELPHI.EDU/FLORENCE/. as well as an alternate on the boards of the American Insurance Association and the Insurance through the University’s new Adelphi in Florence: Information Institute. Mr. Motamed holds a J.D. from Widener University School of Law and a Experiencing the Renaissance program, an inter- bachelor’s degree in biology from Adelphi University where he was captain and most valuable disciplinary, three-credit course that combines player of the varsity lacrosse team. classes, lectures, museum visits, and excur- sions to demonstrate how the Renaissance transformed the way we perceive the world. Thomas F. Motamed ’71 Adelphi_Mag_Spring 05 6/22/05 12:48 PM Page 10

10 University News Spring 2005

“Bots” Make Magic on the Adelphi Stage With top talent and an array of free concerts—from pop to classical, choral to Adelphi’s fall main stage performance of Stop Kiss Using the new robotics to move the scenery confounded many audience members when fur- will save the University not only money, but also W niture pieces—a hospital bed, television set, and tremendous time, effort, and trouble. The pre- chamber—Adelphi’s Music Department is couch—glided across stage, seemingly of their vailing technology for maneuvering scenery used drawing attention and accolades from own free will. Despite initial concern to the con- in university theaters as well as on Broadway trary, the sets were not possessed. Rather, they involves cutting railroad-like tracks into the stage students and audience members. were in the capable hands of students, who, floor on which the wheeled furniture travels. using new robotic technology, were able to Thus, the flooring must be pulled up and redone manipulate the sets from the catwalk high above specifically for each show, costing as much as the stage using remote controlled robots. $5,000 and hours of labor per production. Designed largely in-house by Adelphi’s Beyond their time and cost savings, the bots Performing Arts Department technical director brought magic to the stage in Stop Kiss by Peter Borchetta, with the help of Weststar LLC, enabling the stage crew to easily adjust scenery the four robots, or “bots,” used to move the angles, ensuring 22 unique scene changes. scenery in Stop Kiss are deceptively simple in Allowing the audience to observe scenes from appearance, but impressive in power. Composed of off-the-shelf parts used for their failsafe con- numerous points of view adds an “element of struction, including two car batteries and two film” to theater, describes Nicholas Petron, wheelchair motors, the bots look like two-foot M.A. ’69, professor and Performing Arts Department chair. Alexis Pia Gerlach of by three-foot metal blocks on wheels. Each Trio Solisti, Adelphi’s stainless steel bot weighs about 220 lbs and The University is currently seeking a patent for Ensemble-in-Residence has approximately the same amount of power Mr. Borchetta’s design, which has already gar- as a Volkswagen Beetle. When a bot is fastened nered press attention in leading trade publica- within a larger wooden platform, it is able to tions. He speaks passionately about the doors carry up to 1,000 lbs of equipment and actors. the technology will open for other universities as Music to the Ears, the bots are extremely affordable and can be assembled and controlled by students. Bot-ops, Design technology students manipulated sections of the Adelphi Concerts Lure Audiences and Top Talent Stop Kiss set via remotely controlled robots. Adelphi is proud to be the birthplace of this exciting new technology. “The support that the Since arriving on campus in 2002, Acting Music Symphony Number 13, “Babi Yar,” based on Now in its third year as Adelphi’s Ensemble-in- University has given us has been phenomenal,” Department Chair Christopher Lyndon-Gee, the poem by the same name memorializing the Residence, the world-class professional perform- says Mr. Borchetta, adding that Provost Marcia a five-time Grammy-nominated composer and World War II massacres at the Ukrainian ravine, ers of Trio Solisti have delighted Adelphi audi- G. Welsh often checked in on him and his stu- internationally renowned conductor, has devot- as well as Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante. ences with free campus concerts and offered dents as they spent late nights on campus per- ed his abundant energy to raising the caliber valuable insight to students during class visits fecting the bots. Following their Stop Kiss of Adelphi’s music performances. When he Similarly, Michael Hume, director of the and workshops. Trio Solisti members have per- debut, the bots are expected to appear in all started as director of the Adelphi University Adelphi University Chorus, has enlarged and formed throughout the U.S. and internationally future Adelphi main stage productions. Symphony Orchestra, just eight students enhanced his group, more than doubling the in 23 countries. All three members are frequent played in the group, along with faculty and number of performers in his six years as con- guests of the Chamber Music Society of community volunteers and paid professionals. ductor. From 25 members in 1998, the group Lincoln Center, and have collaborated with Today, 28 students join top professionals and has grown to 58 students, faculty, administra- some of the world’s finest musicians. In May community volunteers in the roughly 60- G tors, and community volunteers. In semi- 2003, they debuted Adelphi Music Department D member group. “Student recruitment has been Chair Paul Moravec’s Pulitzer Prize-winning C annual concerts, the group performs sacred and G E How it Works entirely word of mouth,” says Mr. Lyndon- composition, “Tempest Fantasy” and performed A secular choral music from the classical European B Gee. For the semi-annual concerts, he selects it again in their fall 2004 Adelphi concert. Composed of off-the-shelf parts, each two-foot by three-foot stainless steel bot weighs pieces that will challenge and excite perform- tradition and contemporary American arrange- about 220 lbs and has approximately the amount of power as a Volkswagen Beetle. ments. Mr. Hume describes the importance of ers and audience members alike. World pre- A complete calendar of spring music perform- F mieres of contemporary music as well as well- performance for Adelphi music majors; “They ances is available on the Adelphi Web site at A A two 12-volt batteries E two 75-megahertz speed controllers known masterpieces are part of the repertoire. must experience themselves performing to feel E B WWW.ADELPHI.EDU. B two wheelchair motors F personal computer interface For their next performance on April 15, 2005, like complete musicians,” he says. A spring G C four 27-tooth drive sprockets (PCI) board Mr. Lyndon-Gee has selected Shostakovich’s Chorus concert is planned for April 19, 2005. 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12 University News Spring 2005

ensuous, fun, dangerous, totally engross- well as an 18th century chemist.” “I felt torn Ms. Matalin embraced conservatism in college, ing. Oliver Sacks, world-renown neurol- between the two until I came to medicine, even though she explained, “I attended a col- Sogist and best-selling author, used which is based on stories, stories of patients,” lege where there were only 11 Republicans.” these words to describe chemistry at his he explained. About her husband, she said, “He is a movie September lecture—or as he termed it, per- star, but I love him. He’s a great father who’d The Romance of A life of exploration of the brain—“the most formance—“Journey into Wonder: Reflections run around Washington naked on a winter’s complex organ in the known universe”—and of a Chemical Boyhood.” Life is an adventure, day if it meant being there for our kids.” telling of peoples’ stories in such best-sellers an aphorism that came inside a fortune cookie Although, she admitted, “He does look like as The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat served with a recent Chinese meal, sparked he has been sired out of some love scene from and Awakenings, followed. the theme of Dr. Sacks’s energetic reminiscences Deliverance.” She also dismissed his television Science & of his early passion for scientific exploration. For Adelphi freshmen who read Dr. Sacks’s show, Crossfire, and claimed not to have read essay compilation, Vintage Sacks, as their Growing up in wartime Britain, the son of two his half of the book they wrote together, required summer reading and discussed the doctors, Dr. Sacks initially had little interest in All’s Fair: Love, War, and Running for President. book in their 1-credit “Freshman Orientation school or his parents’ profession. Rather, he Experience” and 3-credit “Freshman Seminar,” Both offered insights into the candidates’ reveled in “kitchen sink” chemistry, experi- the lecture was an especially meaningful strategies for winning the debate—and ulti- menting with highly reactive substances in his opportunity to meet the man whose works mately the election. Mr. Carville pointed out parents’ basement. In addition to his “Uncle they had studied so closely. that “early points” are more important than Tungsten” (actual name, Dave), who made light later ones as viewers tend to tune out as the bulbs with filaments of fine tungsten wire, debate continues. “Bush can’t look confused... Nobility his heroes were 18th century chemists, Carl and Kerry cannot look indecisive,” he said. Wilhelm Scheele, Humphry Davy, and others, A Love for Politics, He added that “counterpunching counts whose writings and journals he devoured. and Each Other more than punching” and that “reaction shots of Politics Explored in Fall Lectures Through his basement explorations, he “got can kill,” alluding to shots of President Bush’s turned onto the notion of atoms,” which led pained expressions in the first and second ultimately to a different sort of adventure— Chemistry of a different sort was on display debates. He predicted that Senator Kerry the life of the mind. He could barely sleep when political strategists, Democrat James would emphasize the need for “change” and the night after encountering the periodic Carville and his Republican wife Mary Matalin, that he has a “plan.” President Bush, mean- table of elements at London’s Natural History spoke on campus in October, just hours before while, would underscore his themes of Museum. So enthralled with it and the tran- the third and final presidential debate. Both “choice” and “progress.” scendent power of the human mind that spoke openly about their passions for politics, contrived it, he was “confused as to whether each other, and what it would take for each Ms. Matalin asserted that President Bush it was a human construction or divine order.” candidate to win the White House. A stand- would campaign on the theme of “you know He even confused its creator, Dmitrii ing-room only audience buzzing with antici- where I stand,” and draw attention to what he Mendeleev, with Moses. pation of the debate and election-day results claimed as Kerry’s inconsistent Senate record. contributed to the lively—and occasionally “Bush should focus on presenting progress,” Taking off his blazer to reveal a tee shirt embla- heated—atmosphere. she said, listing her assessments of his success- zoned with the periodic table—in phosphores- es, including economic recovery, elections cent colors no less—Dr. Sacks confirmed that “I’ve loved politics ever since I was 12 or 13 in Afghanistan, halts to nuclear proliferation, his boyhood wonder continues to this day. He years old; I like politicians because their fail- and gradual improvements in Iraq. still copies the table in his spare time. To prove ures are public failures. I am proud to call his point, he pulled out a pocket-sized pad and myself a political operative,” said Mr. Carville, In characteristically colorful language, Mr. held up his latest sketch. an advisor to the Kerry team and famed politi- Carville summed up the candidates’ strategies. Eminent scholars and controversial pundits drew sell-out crowds for Adelphi’s cal consultant to President Bill Clinton, Tony “If Kerry and Bush ever played Blackjack, His fascination with chemistry eventually Blair, and Ehud Barak, among others. The key Kerry would not be able to decide whether to led to a passion for marine biology and more to his marriage to Ms. Matalin, longtime coun- fall lecture series. Speakers Oliver Sacks (left), James Carville (middle) adventures, many of which he shared with hit or fold, while Bush won’t be able to count selor to President George W. Bush and Vice equally curious friends. New basement experi- to 21. The goal for each candidate is to make President Dick Cheney? “It’s easier for me ments involved some embarrassing moments, that joke less funny on his end.” and Mary Matalin (right) enthralled audiences with behind-the-scenes to be married to someone who is passionate including exploding a tank of cuddlefish. The about the world around them, but thinks dif- A detailed listing of upcoming events is stench of the disaster rendered the house vir- ferently, than to someone who’s not passionate on page 60. looks at the intricate worlds of science and politics. tually uninhabitable for days afterward. about the world around them and cares little The young scientist was also a lover of stories. for politics. Politics is a noble cause, a very In his words, “I wanted to be a writer as important cause,” Carville explained. Adelphi_Mag_Spring 05 6/22/05 12:48 PM Page 14

14 University News Spring 2005 Renovated Swirbul Library, In Tune with the Times

As designed by renowned modernist archi- studying in the presence of Adelphi’s newly A New Home tect Richard Neutra in the early 1960s, restored and re-mounted Sanford stained Swirbul Library was a product of its time. glass window (for more on this historic The clean lines, spare detail, and an open window, see page 62). Open stacks just plan reflected modernist preferences for beyond the sitting area invite browsing for the no-frills architecture, while large picture of journals and other periodicals. Tucked windows allowed the building to take away beyond the circulation desk are Visual Arts advantage of its elegant surroundings. two new digitized classrooms, including Subsequent expansions and renovations a computer lab and a traditional classroom to enhance Swirbul’s storage and classroom complete with Internet access and stream- capacity unfortunately darkened the interior ing video capability. and gave the building an even more utilitar- ian look and feel. An extensive renovation On the second floor, a streamlined refer- completed this fall restores the building’s ence area and additional windowed offices airy interior while improving its usefulness. on the perimeter of the floor, further restore Mr. Neutra’s vision and offer users conven- Visitors are now greeted with an open ient one-stop-shopping, whether they are first-floor circulation area that consolidates seeking research advice or technical help services for checking out print and non- for the new computers in the expanded print materials in one easy-to-access area. Information Commons. Windows cut A comfortable sitting area across from the into the second-floor annex at the western main circulation desk allows for relaxed end of the building allow for two bright, renovated classrooms as well as a new computer lab reserved for instruction ong crammed away in attic spaces at The one-story building will take advantage cation among the disciplines.” He also sees design studio and faculty offices. The new Swirbul Library from Library faculty. the top of Blodgett Hall and the base- of natural light to illuminate two painting stu- the landscaped courtyard as spurring informal building will also allow for expanded drawing renovations make room for ment of Olsmsted Theatre, Adelphi’s dios, a new sculpture and ceramics studio, meetings among students and encouraging studios in Blodgett. Removing the sculpture With the enhanced shelving capacity and L Adelphi’s historic better use of space, Swirbul now houses Department of Art and Art History expects as well as a printmaking studio. An outdoor the “vital, impromptu sharing of ideas among and ceramics studio from Olmsted Theatre Stanford window. the collection and faculty for the science courtyard will offer space for socializing and Adelphi artists.” to have a bright new home as of fall 2005. will facilitate the planned renovation of library that previously resided in the Construction has already begun on the will contain kilns and display boxes for stu- Adelphi’s performing arts space. In addition, Science Building. The strategic move 18,000-square foot Fine Arts and Facilities dent artwork. By bringing together studios The new building greatly expands Adelphi’s by housing workshops and offices for the has freed up much-needed space for Building—the University’s first new academic that are currently housed in disparate parts art studio and classroom space and will offer University’s Facilities Management Department, science classrooms. of campus, Art and Art History Department greater opportunity for non-majors to take building in 20 years—which will grace the the new building will free up space in the As students increasingly use the library as art courses. The Department will retain its southern edge of campus, between Post Chair David Hornung expects that the new lower level of Linen Hall where the facilities a workspace and resource for digitized Hall and Cambridge Avenue. building will “facilitate greater communi- space on the third floor of Blodgett Hall, team is currently based. materials, the renovation ensures that including its state-of-the-art digital graphics Swirbul remains in step with the times.

Book Tour Offers Timely Look at Presidential Power Grabs Allstate Foundation Donates $25,000 to Start Financial Literacy Series

Just one week before the presidential election, the at the consolidation of power within the execu- Thanks to a generous $25,000 grant from the sufficient. “Too often, small business owners Adelphi community was treated to a timely talk tive branch from the presidency of Theodore Allstate Foundation, Adelphi University School and employees are de-prived of the financial and book signing by acclaimed author Stephen Roosevelt to the present—a trend he considers of Business recently launched The Allstate/ literacy skills needed to preserve and grow Graubard on his new work, Command of Office: dangerous and at odds with the vision of the Adelphi Breakfast CAFÉ, a free financial litera- personal and corporate wealth,” said School of How War, Secrecy and Deception Transformed the nation’s founders. His talk centered on the char- cy series for Long Island-area small business Business Dean Anthony F. Libertella. “Through Presidency, from Theodore Roosevelt to George W. acteristics of 20th century presidents, most of owners and employees. Kicking off in April Allstate’s generosity, we’ll be able to capitalize Bush. Adelphi was one of a number of prominent whom expanded their authority as foreign 2005, six breakfast seminars offered through on Adelphi’s vast resources and expertise to stops for Dr. Graubard’s national book tour, which threats, and in some cases perceived domestic July 2005 address the growing need for fluency remedy this shortage and empower area included invitations from the Council on Foreign threats, loomed. He argued that while presidents in corporate and personal finance. School of entrepreneurs and managers.” For information Relations, the Harvard Club of Boston, and acting as “kings, courtiers, and warriors” trans- Business faculty are teaming up with members on dates and topics of upcoming seminars, George Washington University. A professor formed the office in the 20th century, we have of the School’s Board of Advisors to equip please contact Rakesh Gupta, associate dean, emeritus of history at Brown University, Dr. yet to see a president who has embraced the small business owners as well as individuals School of Business, at (516) 877-4629 or Graubard offers an in-depth and provocative look changes and challenges of the 21st century. with the knowledge to become financially self- [email protected]. Adelphi_Mag_Spring 05 6/22/05 12:48 PM Page 16

16 University News Spring 2005 Have an internship opening in your office? Adelphi is happy to work with alumni and friends of the University to recruit qualified student interns. Getting For more about this service, please contact Philip Meade, assistant director and internship coordinator, Adelphi Center for Career Development, Jessica Magnicarri ’06 honed her graphic design skills through at (516) 877-3135 or [email protected]. an internship with the Maurer Foundation for Breast Health. William Thomason ’05 landed his dream job in accounting after a paid summer internship.

Jessica found the constructive criticism she William Thomason ’05 wasn’t afraid to The work gave the accounting major a new received from her Maurer Foundation man- dream big when he sent his resume to the appreciation for liberal arts skills, particularly Paid top four public accounting firms in October researching, writing, and analysis. “You can’t agers to be essential for honing her abilities. That her colleagues were “easy to work with 2003 seeking a coveted paid summer intern- know the answer to every tax problem in the and encouraging” further boosted her motiva- ship. When an initial mailing yielded little world,” he says, “but you have to know where tion and confidence. response, he followed up with phone calls and to find it.” letters of support. By January, he had talked to Easy access to top managers was another perk The Foundation’s cause also inspired her. “I love himself into a couple of interviews, includ- Learn helping people,” she says. Her experience con- ing one with PricewaterhouseCoopers. He that refined his skills and self-confidence. He firmed for her the importance of not just liking sailed through an initial round screening with also found support from human resources pro- what you do, but caring about why you do it. PWC human resources managers and was off fessionals who took a keen interest in his per- to a multi-part interview involving individual sonal and professional goals. Two formal eval- With the creation of a new internship coordi- any formal courses in the discipline. But her The fit was a good one on both sides, and It’s no secret that meetings as well as a dinner party with top uations during the 10-week internship gave nator position in the Career Center and the strong visual arts background was enough to Jessica continued working for the Foundation management that tested his ability to “net- him a clear sense of his performance. In the University’s expanded ties with the business land her a paid internship along with fellow through the fall semester, adding the intern- work, be friendly, and ask questions.” end, he impressed his managers enough to community, students have more internships Adelphi student Barbara Culikowski. ship to an already jam-packed schedule as an secure an offer for a full-time position. at their fingertips than ever before. Honors College student; a volunteer for Art’s His charm and perseverance paid off when internships—whether She describes her first few weeks on the job Angels, an organization that produces art- he landed a summer internship and a door to “Of course I went with them,” he says. As of Two undergraduates show that with a little as a lot of “figuring things out for myself,” but work for Nassau and Suffolk public schools; possible full-time employment. Knowing the January 2005, he will be a full-time associate determination, luck, and guts they can actu- she learned quickly, designing materials used and an employee in Adelphi’s Career and long odds—and PWC’s selective recruiting expected to put in at least 65 hours a week paid or unpaid—can ally get paid to learn. across Long Island to teach community mem- Peer Counseling Centers. process—William was both delighted and during the busy winter season. The extensive bers, including junior and senior high school a little stunned by his coup. Nervous about hours phase him little as, like Jessica, he is An aspiring graphic artist, Jessica Magnicarri Her dedication has clearly paid off, both in students, about breast exams, early detection, encountering smug recruits from other used to long days at Adelphi, balancing a job ’06, wasn’t going to let a lack of academic train- the classroom where she has given herself a and nutrition. Her body of work ranged from schools, he was relieved that “everyone was in the Business Office, serving as president of ing prevent her from trying her hand in the leg up and in creating new employment detailed and highly technical medical illustra- down to earth” and easy to get along with. the Accounting Society, and working 15-20 yield career gold. field. Last spring she spotted a Career Center opportunities. Her portfolio has already hours a week as the bookkeeper for the tions to vibrant posters aimed at teenagers. listing for summer graphic design internships opened doors to other offers, including one He was even more relieved to find the same Student Government Association, in addition She spent about 20 hours a week applying her at the Maurer Foundation for Breast Health from Fairchild Publications. attitude among his managers. Treated as a to keeping up with academic work. drawing, photography, and computer graphics member of the private company services in Port Washington, NY. She jumped at the Additional internships and possibly some skills to producing materials for the Foundation. team, William researched a variety of taxa- He looks forward to his new life as “a suit in opportunity, undaunted by the fact that as a travel are in Jessica’s sights. “It feels great to tion issues for small- to mid-sized corpora- Manhattan” and knows he’ll never lack for sophomore she had only recently been admitted While working in graphic design often means do work that’s actually out in the world and tions, drafting reports on his findings and diversions in the city that never sleeps. to the graphic design major and had yet to take compromising personal vision to please a client, to learn from people who are in your field.” occasionally meeting directly with clients.

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but numbers also speak volumes. University admissions, financial aid, and annual giving have all shown impressive growth since 1999—one year before By the Numbers President Robert A. Scott joined Adelphi. Take a look . . . Admissions Financial Aid Alumni Friends and Giving Institutional financial Percent of full-time Funds raised through Increase in the Average SAT score of Number of Number of new Minority student Student to aid awarded to undergraduates receiving Total enrollment Size of freshman class gifts to the University number of donors incoming freshmen transfer students graduate students representation Faculty ratio undergraduate students institutional financial aid

2004 7,800 815 1106 589 1060 32.8%* 14:1 $19.5 million 74% $3,020,000 78% (approximate) 1999 6,263 554 1054 413 942 27.1%** $7.8 million $1,750,436

* 16.2% African American, 10.9% Hispanic, Increase + 24.5% + 47% + 52 points + 43% + 12.5% 5.5% Asian, 0.2% American Indian (projected) +150% ** 15.1% African American, 7.9% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 0.1% American Indian Adelphi_Mag_Spring 05 6/22/05 12:48 PM Page 18

18 University News Spring 2005

International Adelphi NY State Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program Raising Awareness and Conference Offering Solace Year-Round Examines

Although Breast Cancer Awareness month lasts only during and November profiling breast cancer survivors, including October, the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline Hotline volunteers as well as staff members. During Breast Joakim Palme and Support Program works diligently year-round to help Cancer Awareness Month, the Hotline provides a regular Social Policy as if women and men fighting this devastating disease. Started Q&A segment in Newsday, covering pressing issues and in 1981, the Hotline provides in-person individual and frequently asked questions. A statewide media campaign group counseling and telephone counseling, as well as every October places free advertising in a number of daily From welfare to workfare, outreach events and media campaigns. A small paid staff and weekly community publications addressing such topics as well as over 100 volunteers never tire of lending a as where to get free and low cost mammograms. The Hotline national social security People Matter shoulder to lean on or an ear to listen. This October alone, and its initiatives were featured this fall on Long Island’s Hotline volunteers answered over 375 phone calls, and WALK Radio and News Channel 12. to individual retirement hits to the program’s Web site have ballooned considerably. In another example of its tireless outreach efforts, in 2002 accounts, social policies In November 2004, more than 70 national director of Sweden’s Institute for Futures Every October, the Hotline sponsors an annual Celebration the Hotline created Sisters United in Health/Hermanas and international experts in social policy, Studies. Dr. Stiglitz opened the conference of Breast Cancer Survivorship to bring together about Unidas en la Salud, an awareness and support initiative in the U.S. and other economics, law, sociology, and public health with a talk on “Full Employment and Social 200 survivors, their family, and friends. Supported by a directed at Long Island Latinas and African American convened at Adelphi to examine current con- Well-Being in a Global Economy,” in which he industrialized nations are ditions and future directions of the welfare argued that the U.S. and other leading industri- undergoing close scrutiny state in industrialized nations. This two-day alized nations cannot afford not to have strong conference, Social Policy as if People Matter: social welfare systems, and that full employ- At least one American woman in eight will and significant reform. A Cross-National Dialogue, was organized by ment is the most important social policy goal. Adelphi School of Social Work Professor Dr. Palme’s keynote address, “The Future of be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Gertrude Schaffner Goldberg and Maud E. in Edgren-Schori, senior lecturer, Stockholm the Social Democratic Model,” offered an 1 University Department of Social Work, in-depth look at the state of social welfare and held in partnership with the Consulate in Sweden and problems such as growing generous donation from the Better Living Now medical sup- women. With support from the Greater NYC Affiliate/ General of Sweden. unemployment and high taxes that dampen ply company in Hauppauge, NY, the event featured a panel Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, this collabora- the incentive to work. of breast cancer survivors, including ABC News reporter tive effort of 12 local health organizations provides breast The conference followed up on a prominent Stacey Sager, who spoke openly about personal experiences cancer information and services to these populations. 2002 cross-national study edited by Dr. In provocative panel discussions, researchers battling breast cancer. The event is always free and open Nobel Laureate Joseph E. Stiglitz and practitioners from five continents echoed As part of its educational8 mission, the Hotline offers oppor- Goldberg and Marguerite G. Rosenthal, to the public. Diminishing Welfare: A Cross-National Study the themes of the keynote addresses and tunities for Adelphi School of Social Work students to gain Professor Gertrude of Social Provision, which examines social further explored such topics as immigration, Other special events held this fall attracted nearly 400 hands-on experience in counseling and running support Schaffner Goldberg people. Three forums addressed innovative treatments and groups through annual internships. and Nobel Laureate and economic policies and the future of the aging populations, health care policies, and Joseph E. Stiglitz welfare state in nine industrialized nations. gender equity. Conference participants were current issues, including healing and humor; genetics and Everyone is welcome to volunteer—new volunteers Distinguished authors representing all nine also invited to take part in a post-conference cancer; and lymphedema prevention, treatment, and cure. are trained every fall and spring. For more information, countries in the study convened for the first meeting to discuss establishing an interna- The popular Paths to Wellness Series explores alternative call the Hotline at (800) 877-8077, or time at the conference to take a critical look at tional network to promote work and fair breast cancer therapies. Three fall events featured spa treat- VISIT WWW.ADELPHI.EDU/NYBREASTCANCER. conclusions drawn at the time of their writing wages for all. ments, Reiki, and biofeedback. Thirty community presenta- and offer updates to their respective chapters. tions further raised awareness among Long Island residents. For more information on the conference, The Hotline is especially grateful to those who support its efforts through financial contributions. Information about Conference highlights included keynote including papers presented at it, please visit Targeted media outreach draws substantial attention to the making a gift is available online at WWW.ADELPHI.EDU/NYS- addresses by Nobel Laureate in economics WWW.ADELPHI.EDU/PEOPLEMATTER. cause and the Hotline itself. Adelphi sponsors Newsday’s BREASTCANCER/YOUCANDO.HTML. Joseph E. Stiglitz and Joakim Palme, Life’s Victories, a feature that runs frequently in October

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Faculty Research Goes Beyond the Campus CHANPURSUING GINGINTERESTS,

On a recent winter afternoon, Dr. Robert M. Otto,

director of the graduate program in exercise physiology

in the School of Education’s department of Health Studies, Physical Education, and Human Performance LIVES Science (HPE), poked his head into a warm room filled

By Samantha Stainburn with about ten sweaty people diligently walking on treadmills and lifting weights. As participants in the

department’s Adult Fitness/Cardiac Rehab Program, the

exercisers were following workout plans designed by

human physiology graduate students and faculty to

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Catching sight of an exerciser sitting at the edge of one of the treadmills, dabbing his brow with a towel, Dr. Otto feigned shock. “Hey, that’s not part of the “One of the things I really like about Adelphi is the variety of things that are done here.” program,” he said. Grinning, the man stood up. - Robert Otto “I’m just taking a little break,” he explained.

The tracksuit-clad graduate student supervising Performance Laboratory, a lab that studies ways the exercise session sidled over to the man. “Are to enhance efficiency in human performance, you causing trouble?” she teased him. “Come on, from increasing elite tri-athletes’ running speeds you just need to do one more machine, and then to improving elderly patients’ mobility, they Cyou’re finished.” often inspire and form the basis for his research. “We don’t do what is called basic research,” he Walking around Adelphi’s human physiology explains. “We’re not interested in simply looking Robert Otto: Truth in Exercise wing, housed in the lower level of Adelphi’s at a nerve transmission, for example. We’re inter- gymnasium, Woodruff Hall, one wonders how ested in whole-body metabolism and how it Dr. Otto, who recently finished co-writing the affects the real world. For many researchers, it Growing up, says Dr. Otto, “I was always Wygand and I have, or the grad students we have this magical product. They’re making a latest edition of the American Council for Sports might take five years for translating what they interested in why things work.” After major- speak to, we’ll investigate something that profit, no doubt about it, but there are many Medicine’s primary exercise physiology text- found out in their lab to get to the real-world ing in physical education at Cortland State sounds really interesting.” other alternative activities [that people can book, ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and person to use it. In our case, our information is College, he zeroed in on exercise physiology do and have the same results].” Prescription, finds time to do any work. The available almost immediately.” for his masters degree at The University of One such study was an examination he led place is a veritable hive of activity, with people North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Ph.D. at last year into whether Pilates, the exercise Recently, Human Performance Lab researchers in a wide variety of health conditions stopping At Adelphi, Dr. Otto is not alone in his pursuit The Ohio State University because, he says, program focused on stretching and strength- have also studied improving balance in older by to be evaluated by faculty and students in the of knowledge with practical applications. For “in physiology, we study why things work training that’s all the rage in Hollywood, is a adults, whether one type of hamstring stretch clinically-based graduate program and often pre- many of the University’s professors, scholarship from a biological perspective.” more efficient way to gain muscle and lose fat is better training than others, and the energy scribed exercise to alleviate problems. All this takes place as much outside the library as in it. than other forms of exercise. “Pilates is really expended in resistance training. These studies week, for example, high school wrestlers had Here’s how Dr. Otto and colleagues from the Dr. Otto arrived at Adelphi in 1981, drawn popular, and [Pilates instructors] made a lot generated the kind of information that, dis- been dropping in to be weighed in the depart- College of Arts and Sciences, School of Social to the University by the fact that the HPE of claims for what Pilates can do,” says Dr. seminated through professional journals, could ment’s underwater weighing tank to get the most Work, and the Gordon F. Derner Institute of Department did not focus its research and Otto. He and his colleagues assembled a be used immediately by trainers and rehabilita- accurate measure of the minimum weight at which Advanced Psychological Studies are breaking funding on any single area of exercise physi- group of people to do Pilates for 12 weeks tion specialists, Dr. Otto notes. they can safely wrestle. out of the ivory tower and taking their research ology, such as temperature regulation. “One and put a second group on a resistance-train- to the streets. of the things I really like about Adelphi is the ing program for the same amount of time. “What we do is try to seek the truth in terms For Dr. Otto, however, these aren’t distractions. variety of things that are done here,” he says. “Bottom line: We found no difference between of what works and what doesn’t work,” he As director of the department’s Human “Based upon the conversations the Adult the two,” he says. “The Pilates people aren’t says succinctly. Fitness/Cardiac Rehab Coordinator John thrilled to hear that because they think they P ursuing Interests, Changing Lives Adelphi_Mag_Spring 05 6/22/05 12:53 PM Page 24

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Mark Hilsenroth: Therapy for Therapists

Dr. Mark J. Hilsenroth, an associate profes- Dr. Hilsenroth recently completed a major After majoring in psychology at the University sor of psychology at the Derner Institute, study on depression treatment that found that of Akron and completing his masters and doesn’t have the classic shrink’s couch in his the more therapists used psychodynamic tech- Ph.D. at the University of Tennessee, Dr. office in the Hy Weinberg Center, but he niques in treatment sessions, the more patients Hilsenroth says he jumped at the chance to does have a video camera. As a researcher improved. As with much of his research, Dr. work at Adelphi in 1997 because it gave him interested in what makes psychotherapy Hilsenroth says, the findings in the study, pub- access to “a lot of older, wiser people” on the work, he uses it to tape therapy sessions lished in the Journal of Nervous and Mental Derner Institute faculty. Over the years, the (patients sit in a black leather chair), which he Disease, can be applied immediately. “A practi- students he supervises have been equally and his graduate students later study for clues tioner can read that study and say, ‘Okay, the inspirational, he notes. “If the graduate stu- on which therapist techniques and other fac- more I focus on emotional experiencing, the dents who work with me have got a particular “Teaching is still top priority. “Optics is a type of physics tors helped patients improve. better,’“ he notes. His next big project is a interest in some slice of psychotherapy research study of how patients’ personalities, especially or assessment, I let that guide my focus,” he We do research in a way to teach.” you can get into quickly,” Dr. Hilsenroth endorses the psychodynamic personality disorders, affect the outcome of says. One such study is a soon-to-be published - Sean Bentley - Joshua Grossman approach to therapy, treatment that includes their therapy. article on Adelphi students’ stress levels follow- encouraging patients to express and experi- ing the September 11 terrorist attacks that ence emotion, to understand how their histo- ry influences their present functioning, and to discuss their relationships, including their rela- was suggested by former Adelphi graduate Sean Bentley and Joshua Grossman: Better Living Through Physics tionships with the therapist. “I think the ability student Kelly Callahan. On the morning of to tolerate emotions is like body-building— the attacks, Dr. Hilsenroth remembers, “we Think lasers are only the stuff of science-fic- light bulbs in stoplights have been replaced you work out your emotional experience mus- went to touch base with people in the tion movies? Then a visit to the lab shared by by light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, which pro- cle,” he explains. “So I feel like having people [Student] Counseling Center, but most of our assistant physics professors Sean Bentley and duce light as a current passes through them.” talk about sadness or positive emotional expe- students just wanted to get home to their fam- Joshua Grossman, two Adelphi scientists rience, as long as it’s not too overwhelming for ilies; they didn’t want to talk. So feeling pretty who use lasers to study optics, or the behavior Dr. Bentley, who joined the physics faculty in them in the moment, strengthens their ability ineffectual and needing something to occupy and property of light, is in order. The room 2003 after studying electrical engineering at to tolerate intense affect down the road.” my focus, two days later, we passed out a 50- houses several tables onto which lasers—most the University of Missouri-Rolla and optics at item trauma and stress survey. . . . What we the University of Rochester, conducts research One problem with psychoanalysis, however, are jewelry-box-sized cubes that generate the found is that initially people had very high in nonlinear optics, which is the study of very is that it typically takes years to complete. intense, single-colored, light beams—are bolt- stress scores, at the same level as people work- intense light and how it interacts with materi- Meanwhile, a competing theory of treatment, ed. Discoveries made in here may one day ing in the graves and registration unit in the als, and quantum optics, which is the study of cognitive/behavioral therapy, in which thera- help speed up computers, improve Global Persian Gulf War.... We followed these kids the effects of a single photon, or light particle. pists teach patients how to restrict and control Positioning Systems (GPS), and produce over the course of the year, and we saw a While at the University of Rochester, he their emotions with relaxation techniques and better medical images. steady decline [in their stress levels] but as of developed a technique that uses quantum light self-talk, can be done in three to four months. the final evaluation in the spring, they were “There’s a lot of optics now in everyday life for lithography and produces images with Dr. Hilsenroth is seeking a middle ground— still at elevated levels—on par with people that people don’t even think about,” Dr. Bentley higher resolution than traditional light. Now, effective psychodynamic therapy that will who had been deployed to a war zone.” observes. “But it’s all around you, and it’s going he’s researching materials for lithographic take about six months to a year—hence his to continue to be more and more so. When substrates that would work with his tech- efforts to identify aspects of treatment that Dr. Hilsenroth says doing that research helped “I think the ability to tolerate emotions is you make telephone calls, a lot of it is sent nique. Among other applications, nonlinear have the most impact on patients. “If we can him deal with the tragedy. There are also per- optically. You still have copper cords running optical lithography has the potential to speed figure out what are the most important heal- like body-building—you work out sonal benefits to his ongoing research into into your house, but it doesn’t go too far down up computers. “The big thing in lithography,” ing elements in psychoanalytic psychothera- effective therapy. “I have a part-time private the line, especially if you call long-distance, Dr. Bentley explains, “is to write things small- py, then we can apply these techniques more your emotional experience muscle,” practice,” he says. “So, there’s an element of before it’s run through fiber-optic cables. er, because the smaller you can write the fea- actively,” he says, and presumably make the altruism in here, but it’s also self-serving in that I - Mark Hilsenroth Magnetic low storage devices have been tures [on computer chips], the faster you can process more efficient. want to [learn how to] do better clinical work.” replaced by CDs and DVDs. Making com- make the computers.” He’s also looking for puter chips is based on lithography. Even better sources for quantum states of light, P ursuing Interests, Changing Lives Adelphi_Mag_Spring 05 6/22/05 12:53 PM Page 26

26 Cover Story Spring 2005 “One of the things I believe is that, to the materials that generate more photons per Philip Rozario and Francine Conway: Coping Strategies extent that someone is able to regulate second—and thus can transmit more data— than the crystals through which he and other difficult emotions, it will directly optics researchers currently shoot lasers. When faced with adversity, why do some but her eyesight is diminishing. Rather than people crumble, while others persevere? stop sewing altogether, Dr. Rozario observes, affect your health outcomes,” Dr. Grossman, a graduate of Williams Two professors at Adelphi are investigating she has begun asking others to do the tasks - Francine Conway College and the State University of New this question from different angles. she can no longer do, such as thread her nee- York at Stony Brook joined the department dles. Seniors with chronic illnesses and physi- Dr. Philip Rozario, an assistant professor at this year following a postdoctoral fellowship cal limitations are often overlooked in studies the School of Social Work, is looking at how at the National Bureau of Standards. He uses on “successful” aging, so Dr. Rozario hopes older people who have become frail negoti- lasers to cool and trap single atoms, which he his research, which he’ll be completing in the ate their new reality. Funded by a prestigious can then study more closely than if they were summer, will provide new insights into the two-year, $100,000 Hartford Geriatric Social stuck in a chunk of matter. Better knowledge of process. It’s information that’s becoming more Work Faculty Scholar grant, one of only nine critical as a greater percentage of the popula- atomic properties will help scientists improve awarded in 2003 by the New York-based tion becomes older, he says. atomic clocks, which can, among other John A. Hartford Foundation, Dr. Rozario is applications, make GPS more accurate. focusing on a group of seniors who go to Dr. Rozario, who’s from Malaysia, says an senior centers in Nassau County. He’s exam- eye-opening experience at his first job after According to Drs. Bentley and Grossman, ining what activities they’ve given up and graduating from the National University of optics is an ideal area for a small, undergradu- what strategies they employ to keep pursuing Singapore sent him stumbling into the field ate-only physics department like Adelphi’s to the activities they enjoy. One woman in his of gerontology. The then-newly-minted invest in. “Optics is a type of physics you can study, for example, has a passion for sewing social work and sociology graduate had get into quickly,” says Dr. Grossman. “You don’t need to build a particle accelerator.” What’s more, he says, students don’t need to joined an organization to work with special interest in gerontology stems from the fact Dr. Conway is currently expanding this know graduate level math to do meaningful education students, but his employer asked that, in Guyana, her grandparents raised her at study on how grandparent caregivers cope experiments. With a second optics laboratory him to help figure out why their programs for their rural home while her parents worked in with adversity and is also looking at how built this year, and the hiring of a new, full- senior citizens were so poorly attended. Dr. the city. After studying at Cornell University cancer survivors control their emotions. time research assistant this spring, the Physics Rozario’s first question: “Did anyone bother to and Columbia University, Dr. Conway signed “One of the things I believe is that, to the Department is making a push to improve ask them what they like to do?” It turned out up to get a Ph.D. in clinical psychology at extent that someone is able to regulate diffi- research opportunities for students. Drs. that no one had. After surveying the seniors, Adelphi. “When I got accepted to Adelphi, cult emotions, it will directly affect your Bentley and Grossman are particularly active Dr. Rozario designed activities that better met [my grandmother] died, and I wanted to do health outcomes,” she says. “A lot of times, in pursuing grants to fund their research. Dr. the center’s older clients’ needs. something to honor her memory and contri- people don’t think about the mind-body Bentley received a 2004 President’s Faculty bution to my life,” she says. So, under the connection, and I’m trying to look at the Development Award for undergraduate “As time progressed, I discovered I really mentorship of Derner Institute distinguished connection. For someone who is a survivor research in classical and quantum teleporta- enjoyed working with older people,” he says. research professor George Stricker, himself of breast cancer, what determines whether or tion and currently has two grant proposals He returned to school to focus on geriatric a new grandfather at the time, she decided to not they have a satisfying life afterwards?” in review, with more in the works. In Dr. studies, first at Catholic University, then at do research on grandparents who raise their Grossman’s first few months at Adelphi, Washington University at St. Louis, where grandchildren when their child runs into trou- “The big question down the line for me,” she he applied for half a million dollars’ worth he earned his Ph.D. in 2002 before coming ble—with HIV/AIDS, drug abuse, crime, and continues, “is can you teach folks how to find of research grants, currently pending, and to work at Adelphi. the like. Dr. Conway recalls, “No matter how benefits in a situation, can you teach them obtained donations and permanent loans of terrible the circumstances were that led to these cognitive skills? It may start out as a Dr. Francine Conway, an assistant professor cognitive approach, then slowly become $100,000 worth of used equipment. However, them taking care of their grandchild, they of psychology at the Derner Institute since integrated in the way they feel and live says Dr. Bentley, “teaching is still top priority. would all say, ‘The child is a blessing to me, 2003, studies how older adults regulate their their lives. I hope to get to a point where We do research in a way to teach.” “As time progressed, I’m so happy to have them.’ And the truth is, emotions in difficult situations. they’d all sacrificed their lives and the pursuit I’m actually doing an intervention, teach- I discovered I really enjoyed of their own dreams to become full-time ing some [positive] emotional strategies.” Dr. Conway, who was born in Guyana and caregivers. That led me to think about other working with older people,” lived there until her family moved to the things—older adults in general, and how Samantha Stainburn is a freelance writer in United States during her late teens, says her - Philip Rozario they cope with difficult situations.” Brooklyn, New York. P ursuing Interests, Changing Lives

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28 Faculty Focus Spring 2005 Faculty Focus

On Making Movie-makers

First, some background on the cast ...

A fiction writer, Mr. Ross was drawn to working with moving images when he returned to school to earn an M.A. in dramatic writing from New York University. Upon leaving NYU in the late 1980s, he started his “first real job” as an adjunct pro- Movies&fessor at Adelphi, while continuing to produce his own movies and working as a guest artist in New York City schools. His movie, APPETITE, won numerous awards on the festival circuit, including the Award of Excellence in Chicago and Best New Filmmaker in Nashville. Now a full-time professor at Adelphi, he says, “it’s just great to have “If Shakespeare were alive today, he’d be making movies,” says continuity with these students.” He teaches courses in video production, screenwrit- ing, and cinema history. Assistant Professor of Communications TERRENCE ROSS. Ms. Stein started “really getting involved in what was her true passion, film and the He and colleague JOAN STEIN joined Adelphi as full-time arts and theater,” while working in Budapest in the early 1990s as a management con- sultant and volunteering in refugee camps in southern Hungary. There, she encoun- tered children from war-torn Yugoslavia “whose stories needed to be told.” Instinctively, professors in fall 2004 bringing extensive backgrounds she picked up a video camera to record their lives. It wasn’t long before she applied to film school and by 1994 was at Columbia University earning an M.F.A. in film direct- in—and enthusiasm for—film and video production to the ing and screenwriting. Her thesis film, One Day Crossing, a 25-minute historical drama about a young Jewish family living in Budapest toward the end of World War II, won College of Arts and Science’s expanded Communications a Student Academy Award and was nominated for an Academy Award in 2001 for Best Live Action Short. She teaches beginning and advanced courses in film and video pro- Department. They spoke about their work, teaching at Adelphi, duction and cinema studies. and the role of media studies in the liberal arts curriculum. Adelphi_Mag_Spring 05 6/22/05 12:55 PM Page 30

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What projects are you currently watch a film and tell where the camera’s been Very few undergraduate programs actually Professor and Acting Chair of the Political Science Department Hugh Wilson working on? put and how it’s been shot? It’s not mathemat- offer film as part of their curriculum. ical, but it’s geometric. I also want them to D.S.W. ’95 announced in the fall that he will be retiring at the end of this year, TR They tore down the ninth precinct [head- understand why certain shots fit together or Media-making is a very creative closing a long and rich career at the University. Generations of Adelphi students quarters] behind my apartment, and I video- how to make things more interesting and act. Can you teach creativity? taped them tearing it down. The ninth precinct have flourished under his guidance. His friendship is treasured by alumni, faculty, dynamic through the editing process. is the archetypal New York City police station, TR You can cultivate it. You get out of the and administrators alike. He has brightened our lives and challenged our minds with way from it, and just allow it to blossom. used for filming Kojak, Law and Order, and How do courses in media his easy laugh, quick wit, and sharp analysis. In short, he will be missed sorely. NYPD Blue. I have a ton of footage and am production fit into the liberal JS It’s really up to the individual as to whether trying to bring it down to a five-minute, maybe arts curriculum? or not they’re able to dig deeply and say here’s a ten-minute, movie and layer it with stories. Here, we share with you his reflections on his career, Adelphi, and life beyond the University. what I have. You can’t read about this stuff. I’ve just gotten two students here to do research TR Media is the language of our time. You can’t just watch movies. You have to do it. for me on all the criminals that have been The paradigm has shifted. We’re no longer It’s all about the practice of it. brought through the station. a book-based culture. I think that learning A Fond Farewell The best advice for filmmakers is the best advice for anyone and that’s Shakespeare, October 22, 2004

Dr. Robert A. Scott, President “To thine own self Adelphi University Garden City, NY 11530

Dear Bob, be true.” Sadness and joy are the recurring emotions I feel as I wend my way towards my retirement. I have had 35 mostly wonderful years at this institution. I have received much and, I think, made a few modest contributions on the way. I will miss the daily interaction with my colleagues, in and out of my Department, and those friendships JS I shot a short film this past August. It will be to read and write media is crucial in any of longstanding and those newly minted. a 25-minute film that takes place in Poland dur- liberal arts institution. What’s the best piece of ing Solidarity. I also shot a three-minute film filmmaking advice you’ve ever Thank you for bringing hope and stability back to Adelphi after the Diamandopoulos on 35 millimeter [City Minutes, a glimpse into JS Even if [our students] don’t go out and received—or could give? regime squeezed out initiative and daring from our community. Thank you for help- New York life and the lack of time.] Over the make movies, if they work for an advertising ing to create a climate where diversity is welcome, initiative is rewarded, opposing TR The best advice for filmmakers is course of the summer, I had eight or nine stu- agency or a PR firm, they’re going to have to viewpoints are considered healthy rather than disloyal, and the University’s social the best advice for anyone and that’s dents work on the two different productions. communicate with people who do have to mission is restored. Shakespeare, “To thine own self be true.” make these things, so having the knowledge gives them a leg up. They know how much Other pleasures will now embrace me: grand-parenting, travel, museum hopping. What are your teaching methods? JS You need three things in this industry. work goes into it. They can have ideas in Other creative toils will beckon: painting, writing, etc. Finally, I will miss your vision TR You learn to make media by making You need talent, and the talent comes from terms of what images to use. and your leadership. I will also miss the hand filled with friendship and generosity a lot of hard work. You need luck. And you media. I’m interested in having the students that you extended in my direction. churn out work and just use it as a language. What are the advantages of need tenacity. Peace, JS Film is much harder [than video] in that Adelphi’s media program? you need to prepare. You have to have the TR Here, because it’s a small department, right lighting. You have to load the film cor- we give our students a lot of attention. We’re rectly. I teach them about not just the aes- really engaged with them; we give them a lot thetics behind film and images, but also the of support and feedback. more practical and theoretical stuff. What’s Hugh A. Wilson a floor plan? Where do you put the camera, JS They’re learning technology both on the Professor/Acting Chair and why do you put it there? How can you video end and on the editing and film end. Department of Political Science Adelphi_Mag_Spring 05 6/22/05 12:55 PM Page 32

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Lawrence R. Sullivan (Political Science) in New York City, September 2004. He also 2004. He also delivered a keynote address, published a co-translated and co-edited book, presented a series of abstract compositions Incommensurability and Emergence, at Inquiries, Faculty Highlights China’s Water Crisis, with Ma Jun, EastBridge in oil and carbon at the Alpan Gallery, Indices and Incommensurabilities: Managing Press, 2004. Huntington, NY, November 2004. Emergence, Complexity and Organization at George Washington University, Washington, Robert M. Siegfried (Mathematics and Igor Webb (English) published the teacher’s DC, September 2004. Arts and Sciences the Czech Republic (261-283) and with Christopher Lyndon-Gee (Music) received Computer Science) presented Teaching the manual to To The Point, Pearson Longman, Blind to Program Visually at ISECON 2004 Scheurs and Vig, The European Union as an the 2004 Classical Internet Award as an NY and London, 2004. MaryAnne Hyland published The Integrative Anagnostis Agelarakis (Environmental Environmental Governance System (200-224). Outstanding New Discovery for George Information Systems Education Conference Effects of Flexible Work Arrangements and Studies/Anthropology/Sociology) was chosen She served on the planning committee for Rochberg, Symphony No. 5; Black Sounds; with Denis Diakoniarakis ’05 and Uchechukwu Hugh A. Wilson D.S.W. ’95 (Political Preferences for Segmenting or Integrating Work and by the Paleopathology Association (PPA) as the 57th Annual DPI/NGO Conference, Transcendental Variations, Saarbrucken Radio Obianyo-Agu ’04 in Newport, RI, November Science) was a member of the organizing Home Roles in the winter 2004 edition of the Symphony Orchestra, Naxos. 2004. The paper will appear in the conference’s the PPA Newsletter associate editor for the Millennium Development Goals: Civil committee for the conference, Social Policy as Journal of Behavioral and Applied Management. proceedings. Eastern Mediterranean. He published The Society Takes Action, United Nations, if People Matter: A Cross-National Dialogue, She chaired a symposium Boundaries Between James Dooley (Biology) was an invited Clazomenean Colonization Endeavor at Abdera September 2004 and in October, was a Adelphi University, November 2004. Work and Home: An Integrated Look at Basic author at the Living Resources of the Barbara Skinner (History) was awarded in Retrospect: Evidence from the Anthropological research associate at the Czech Institute for Research and Applied Knowledge, at the Academy Eastern Atlantic conference/workshop at a National Endowment for the Humanities Christina Zaccarini M.A. ’87 (History) was Record in Klazomenai, Teos and Abdera: International Relations where she presented of Management Conference, New Orleans, LA, the Instituto Espanol de Oceanografia labo- Fellowship for the 2005–2006 academic year, Metropoleis and Colony, edited by A. her research, Following Temelin to the EU. invited by Academia Sinica’s Institute of History August 2004, and presented with coauthor ratory in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, allowing her to spend six to eight months Moustaka, E. Skarlatidou, M. Tzannes, Y. While in Prague, she was an invited partici- and Philology to present Evangelism, Medical Barbara Rau a conceptual paper that elaborated July 2004, co-sponosored by the Government conducting research and completing work on Ersoy, Thessaloniki 2004, Ministry of Culture, pant in the international conference, Energy of Spain and the Food and Agricultural Work and Women Missionary Physicians to on the theoretical perspectives examining the her forthcoming book, Faith and Identity: the and Security: Global Challenges-Regional Organization of the United Nations. China from the Nineteenth Through Mid- boundaries between work and home roles. Greece; and presented Deciphering the Tell-tale Suppression of the Uniate Church in the Russian Story of Human Archaeological Bones from the Perspectives, organized by the Security Twentieth Centuries in Taiwan, November 2004. Lawrence Hobbie (Biology) published The Empire, 1772-1839. Mariano Torras won the prestigious annual Site of Non Mak La in Central Thailand at the Studies Institute, Prague and the Program The paper will be published by Academia IAA1 protein is encoded by AXR5 and is a sub- Maestro Jesus Silva Herzog Award for his 10th International Conference of European of Atlantic Security Studies. She has been Eric Touya (Languages and International Sinica. She also presented Building a Public strate of SCFTIR1 in The Plant Journal, Vol. 40, article El Impacto de la Distribucion Ecologica Association of Southeast Asian Archaeologists, invited to serve on the editorial board of Studies) published The Dynamics of Health Infrastructure: Chinese Nationalist Politics December 2004, with co-authors Xiaoqing en Relacion al Bienstar Nacional: El Caso de hosted by the Department of Asia and the Perspectives published in the Czech Republic. Counterpoints and Modulations in Diderot and and Christian Missionary Support at the 2004 Yang, Sungsu Lee, ’02 M.S., Jai-hyun So, ’01 Brasil, 1965-1998 (which translates to The Department of Education; The British Museum; Valér in Forschugen zu Paul Valéry-Recherches Mid-Atlantic AAS Conference, October 2004. Robert Bradley (Mathematics and M.S., Suni Dharmasiri, Nihal Dharmasiri, Impact of Ecological Distribution on National and the Institute of Archaeology, University Lei Ge, Carolyn Jensen, Roger Hangarter, Valéryennes, September 2004. He presented Computer Science) was elected president Well-Being: The Case of Brazil, 1965-1998). College London, September 2004. and Mark Estelle. Symbolist Legacies: The French Poets and Edgar of the Canadian Society for History and Business It is given to the author of the best article of Poe at the Nineteenth Century French Studies Philosophy of Mathematics at the Society’s the year by the Mexican development journal Raysa Amador (Languages and International David Hornung (Art) published Colour: Colloquium, Washington University, St. annual meeting in Cambridge, England, July Thomas Diamante is a contributing author Problemas del Desarrollo. Studies) presented The Female Body as a A Workshop Approach, McGraw Hill, 2004. Louis, MO, October 2004. He also chaired a 2004 (held jointly with the British Society for in Guidelines for Excellence in Management, Marker: Julia Alvarez and Edwidge Dandicat session at the Modern Language Association History of Mathematics). At the meeting, he Traci Levy (Political Science) presented Ivancevich, J. and Lidwell, W. (eds.), pub- at the 25th Annual International Congress of of America Conference, Philadelphia, PA, Derner presented Three Bodies? Why not Four? The Contesting the Care-Rights Oxymoron: The lished by TEXERE, fall 2004. He is also a the Latin American Studies Association, Las December 2004 on the subject of Claudel et Motion of the Lunar Apsides, a paper on 18th Viability and Implications of a Right to Give reviewer for Human Resources Development Rebecca Curtis published Training Analyses: Vegas, NV, October 2004. l’art, where he read his paper, Claudel’s Poetic Care at the annual meeting of the American century celestial mechanics. He also present- Review and was appointed to the State Affairs Theoretical and Empirical Perspectives with Political Science Association in Chicago, IL, Doctrine: ‘Non Impedias Musicam.’ Regina Axelrod (Political Science) published ed: D’Alembert and the Vibrating String Committee for Division 13 of the American Mazia Qaiser in J. Geller’s The Psychotherapists’ September 2004. with David Downie and Norman J. Vig (eds.) Problem at the Euler Society (of which he Richard Vaux (Art & Art History) presented Psychological Association for 2004–2005. Own Psychotherapy, Oxford University Press, The Global Environment: Institutions, Law and is president) annual meeting in Portsmouth, Paul Mattick (Philosophy) published with Lightscapes 2004, an exhibition of paintings New York, December 2004. She presented: Jeffrey Goldstein presented A New Policy, 2nd edition, Washington, DC, RI, August 2004; and Graphs and Equations: co-author Katy Siegel, Art Works: Money, and works on paper, inspired by his 2003 with Lauren Festa, Annette Nagle, and Semra Congressional Quarterly, 2004. In addition an 18th Century Paradigm Shift at the Eastern Thames & Hudson, October 2004. The vol- travels in Iceland and residency at the Metaphysics for Emergence at the Complexity Coskuntuna, Three Empirical Studies of to editing the volume, she contributed the Section of the American Mathematical ume is part of Thames & Hudson’s Art Works Hafnarfjordur Institute of Culture and Fine and Philosophy Conference at the National Masochism, at the annual meeting of the essays: Democracy and Nuclear Power in Society in Pittsburgh, PA, August 2004. series on art in the 21st century. Art in Iceland, at the Jain Marunouchi Gallery University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, November American Psychological Association in Adelphi_Mag_Spring 05 6/22/05 12:55 PM Page 34

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Honolulu, HI, July 2004; with Erik Schleiffer, the Journal of Personality Assessment, 83, 141- Yula Serpanos published ABR and DPOAE Nursing ter, Putting Principles into Practice: Strategies Child Grand Rounds of the Behavioral Effects of Video Games on Delay of Gratification, 152; and with Dienerin, M., The Assessment of Indices of Normal Loudness in Children and for Successful Social Work Practice, was trans- Health Child Psychiatry Service of Kings at the annual meeting of the New England Depressive Personality Characteristics in the Adults in the Journal of the American Academy Sue Greenfield presented at two confer- lated and reprinted in Mobile: Social Group- County Hospital/Downstate Medical Center, Association of Psychology in Providence, RI, Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 192, of Audiology, 15(8), 555-565, September 2004 ences: The Research Question, Nursing Research work Report, the Journal of the German Brooklyn, NY, October 2004; and presented Chapter of the Association for the Advance- October 2004; and with George Collins, The 479-486. He is an associate editor of the and with J.Gravel, Revisiting Loudness Measures Conference at North Shore University Disparities Amidst Affluence: Measuring Social ment of Social Work with Groups, August Health on Long Island at the International Immediate Impact of Provocative Interventions: Journal of Personality Assessment and a mem- in Children using a Computer Method of Cross- Hospital, Long Island, NY, November 2004 2004. In addition, Dr. Cohen conducted the Society of Quality of Life Studies Annual Con- Resistance, Self-Criticism, and Affect, at the ber of the Psychotherapy Research editorial Modality Matching (CMM) in the Journal of and The Long Island Health Access Monitoring Project: A Study of Access to Free Care That Led workshop, Promise and Paradox: Building ference, Philadelphia, PA, November 2004. annual meeting of the North American Society board. In 2004, he was honored by the the American Academy of Audiology, 15(7), Skilled Group Work Practice Through Effective , at Social Policy As If People She was appointed as a consulting editor for American Psychological Association’s Division 486-497, July/August 2004. to Policy Change for Psychotherapy Research in Springdale, UT, Field Instruction, and convened a special Matter: A Cross-National Dialogue, Adelphi the Journal of Refugee and Immigrant Studies. November 2004. of Psychotherapy with the Krasner Early interest group, “Education and practice in Lorraine C. Smith ’71 presented Designing University, Garden City, NY, November 2004. Career Award for contributions to psycho- social work with groups,” at Global Social Philip A. Rozario published: with Morrow- Rosemary Flanagan ’71 presented two and Implementing a Content-Based Curriculum therapy, psychology, and the Division of Marybeth Ryan presented The Development Work 2004, the conference of the International Howell, N. and Proctor, E., Measuring Service posters at the Convention of the American at the annual Puerto Rico TESOL Conference Psychotherapy. of Nursing Research Self-Study Modules at Association of Schools of Social Work & Utilization of Depressed Elders: Comparing Psychological Association in Honolulu, HI, in San Juan, PR, November 2004. poster sessions at the New York State Nurses International Federation of Social Workers Congruency of Self-Report and Provider July 2004; with Losapio et al., The Use of in Adelaide, Australia, October 2004. Along Education Adrienne Andi Sosin published a review Association’s Annual Convention, Saratoga Records in Medical Care, 42 (10), 952-959, Narratives to Assess Children’s Social Problem with alumnae Eileen Smith ‘03, M.S.W. ‘04, October 2004, and with Morrow-Howell, of Integrated E-LEARNING: Implications for Springs, NY, October 2004. Solving Skills; and with Fiorello et al., The Andrea Green ‘04, and Alissa Cohen ‘03, N. and Hinterlong, J., Role Enhancement or Role Robert Goldfarb published with Mary Jo Pedagogy, Technology and Organizations in Importance of CHC Abilities in the Classroom. M.S.W. ‘04, she presented the workshop, You Strain: Examining the Impact of Multiple Roles Santo Pietro, Support Systems: Older Adults the Teachers College Record, 107 (2), October Social Work She also participated in the Launching Your want me to do a group?? That’s easier said than on Family Caregivers in Research On Aging, with Neurogenic Communication Disorders,in 2004. done, co-sponsored by the School of Social 26 (4), 413-428, July 2004. He presented: Career in Psychology panel for the Early The Journal of Ambulatory Care Management, Roni Berger published Immigrant Women Work Office of Field Education and the Long with Nancy Morrow-Howell and Enola Career Group of the New York State 2004, 27, 356-365. Emilia Patricia Zarco presented: with Tell their Stories, Haworth Press, June 2004. Island Chapter of the Association for the Proctor, Examining Changes and Predictors Psychological Association, October 2004. Dukes, T. et al., Reaching out to Schools to She presented the keynote, We and I: From Advancement of Social Work with Groups, Patricia Ann Marcellino M.B.A. ’82 pub- of Change of Health-related Quality of Life Prevent Breast Cancer: The Young Women’s Custodialism to Community in Residential Care, Mark Hilsenroth published in fall 2004: November 2004. among Post Discharge Elders with Depression lished Beginning a Team Journey of Discovery Breast Health Program at the American Public at a conference organized by the Center for with K. Callahan and J. Price, A Review at the Sixth International Conference of in Academic Exchange Quarterly, fall 2004, 8 Health Association 132nd Annual Meeting the Study of Policy and Treatment in Children Judy Fenster published a review of the of Interpersonal-Psychodynamic Group the International Society For Quality of Life (3), which was featured as “Editor’s Choice” and Exposition in Washington DC, November and Adolescents at Tel Aviv University School book Cannabis: Report of the Senate Special Studies in Philadelphia, PA, November 2004; Psychotherapy Outcomes For Adult Survivors for the issue. She also co-authored with 2004; with Tasman, J., Assessing a Health of Social Work, Israel, July 2004. Committee on Illegal Drugs in the International and with Letha Chadiha, Examining the of Childhood Sexual Abuse in International William J. Niles, Needs Based Negotiation: Education Curriculum Using the HE-CAT: The Criminal Justice Review, December 2004. Ellen Bogolub presented the results of her Coping Instances of and Their Predictors for Journal of Group Psychotherapy, 54, 491-519; A Promising Practice in School Collaboration, Hauppauge School District Experience; with spring 2003 sabbatical research on foster chil- Suzanne Michael presented Dynamic Black Family Caregivers at the Gerontological with J. Price, K. Callahan, P. Petretic-Jackson, in Teacher Education Special Education Journal, Naquin, M., Grant Seeking and Grant Writing dren’s transitions from birth homes to out-of- Transitions and Intersections: The Experience of Society of America 57th Annual Scientific Meet- and D. Bonge, A Pilot Study of Psychodynamic December 2004, 27 (4), 63-76. She present- ; and with for Healthy School Environments at the ing in Washington, DC, November 2004. home care, to administrative, supervisory, and Adolescent Immigrant Girls in New York Psychotherapy for Adult Survivors of Childhood ed Deconstructing Shared Leadership, Team Shannon Whalen, Death, Dying and Bereave- casework staff at Suffolk County Department Sexual Abuse in Clinical Psychology & Development and Transformational Change ment Education: The Practical Application of of Social Services in Hauppauge, NY on Sep- Psychotherapy, 11, 378-391; with Peters E. through Media Exploration as part of a sym- Relevant Concepts in a K- 12 Health Educations tember 21, 2004. She is also on the editorial Faculty In Memoriam and Ackerman, S., The Lasting Effects of the posium entitled Developing Contextual and Curriculum at the 78th Annual American board of The Journal of Evidence-based Practice Relationship Developed between Patient and Theoretical Understanding of Leadership School Health Conference, Pittsburg, PA, and a consulting editor at Families in Society. The Adelphi family mourns the loss of the following faculty: Therapist during the Psychological Assessment through Film and was chair of the session October 2004. She also authored a technical Professor Donald Hammer, a member of the math department faculty from 1954 Process on Subsequent Psychotherapy in the on Issues in Leadership Preparation at the report: Teaching About Mental Illness in Long Carol S. Cohen published Housing Plus until his retirement in 1992. Journal of Personality Assessment, 83, 332-344; University Council of Educational Island Schools, a survey submitted to the Services: Supporting Vulnerable Families in Eileen Mulvaney, a clinical educator in the Learning Disabilities Program. George Stricker, The Use of Psychological Administration Annual Meeting in Kansas National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Permanent Housing, in Child Welfare, LXXXIII Assessment Instruments in Forensic Testimony in City, MO, November 2004. Queens-Nassau, July 2004. (5), 509-528. Her previously published chap-

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Student Life 2004 For Adelphi Student Voters, A dormitory implies a place where people do little more A Lot to Cheer About than sleep, but Adelphi students do much more than Record numbers of 18-29 year-olds made it to the polls for November’s slumber in their aptly re-named residence halls. presidential election. Estimates show that 51.6 percent of young voters turned out, exceeding the 1992 peak of 47.9 percent. Adelphi’s own stu- Don’t Call Them Dorms! dent-run voter drive, V.O.T.E.R. (Voicing Our Thoughts, Exercising With the opening of New Hall in fall Even with such luxuries, students find ample 2003—Adelphi’s sixth residence hall and reasons to leave their rooms. Lounges are Our Rights), joined a nationwide effort to get out the youth vote. Led by first new one in 36 years—more than 1,000 still popular hangouts, and residence halls graduate student Mark Ottaviano and undergraduates Chelle Buffone students live on campus, creating a vibrant offer more than 400 programs per year, rang- residential community. ing from break-the-ice activities like building ’05, Chantal Hamlin ’07, and Evan Sarris ’06, V.O.T.E.R. organized gingerbread houses and games of ultimate Today, as ever, Adelphi residence halls are tag to programs on alcohol awareness and student debates, discussion sessions, “Speak on a Soapboax” hours, and hubs of activity and the sources of lasting discussions with Adelphi professors. friendships, invaluable life lessons, and indeli- group viewings of debates and election results. ble memories. The latest trends in residence Were you a residential student? If so, hall life? “More stuff,” says David Kloiber, please let us know by sending an email associate director, Office of Residential Life to [email protected], telling us and Housing. “Students no longer bring just which hall(s) you lived in and when. one television set per room, they bring one Political Party. Over 100 Adelphi students, faculty, and staff came out for V.O.T.E.R.’s Election Night Countdown Party, which was large television per roommate as well as DVD covered in a live broadcast by Cablevision’s News 12 Long Island. players, stereos, computers, MP-3 players, etc. They want all the comforts of home.” As proof, he points out that New Hall was built with three times the electrical power of any other hall on campus as well as en suite bath- rooms and in-room climate controls so that students can live as they might at home. THE OUTCOME OF V.O.T.E.R.’S EFFORTS?

368 people completed voter 368registration forms. 105 people completed requests for absentee ballots that were collected and mailed to 16 states. Many others took forms to complete on their own.105 606 people signed a pledge to vote on November 2nd. 1977 1983 606

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She subsequently landed her first head coaching position at Division III United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Sports Point, NY, where she transitioned the pro- gram from a club sport to the varsity level. “I worked with kids who had never played basketball before,” she explains. “It was chal- Coach Watts Inspires Players On and Off the Court lenging and rewarding.” Trying to set up an interview with third-year Head Women’s and accountable adults. It’s a philosophy that The Adelphi women’s basketball players has worked for me over the last 15 years.” are flourishing under her coaching style. Basketball Coach Kelley Watts can be a challenge. In 2003–2004, her second season with the A native of Bay Shore, NY, she earned All- Panthers, she guided her team to a 20-11 Early mornings are out because of 6:00 She shares her belief in giving back with her American honors during her three years as a finish—just the second 20-win season in University history—as well as a New York a.m. practices. Midday can be tough players by ensuring that the team takes part in varsity basketball player for Bay Shore High Collegiate Athletic Conference (NYCAC) since she teaches a “Basketball Funda- community activities. Aside from clinics and School. Recruited to Rutgers University’s Tournament title and a National Collegiate mentals” class for the Physical Education Division I team, she played for four years camps, the Panthers participate each year in Athletic Association (NCAA) berth. For Department. Add to this her responsi- (1982–1986) as a shooting guard who could the American Heart Association’s HeartWalk her efforts, she was named the Metropolitan bilities as academic liaison for athletics, also play at the point position. “I want to make them responsible and Hoops for Heart fundraisers. This past Basketball Writer’s Association Division II monitoring study hall for the team as holiday season, Coach Watts took the team Women’s Coach of the Year and was also well as their weight training, individual “My experiences working with some of the and accountable adults.” to help feed the homeless in conjunction with honored by the Nassau County Sports player practices, recruiting and scouting, top female coaches in the country as a player the local Salvation Army. Commission as Coach of the Year. not to mention fundraising, reaching out and as a coach have helped shaped my philos- ophy today,” she says. “I was able to take my to alumni, and serving on University- Her coaching philosophy centers on respect. Captain Carlyshia Hurdle ’06 was one of the wide committees, and it’s a wonder she work ethic and experiences as a player and “I demand a lot and they give a lot,” she first recruits Coach Watts brought to Adelphi. on the court. For the past two years, Adelphi Coach Watts is the University’s eighth head appears so calm and collected on the parlay that into how I coach.” Her formative explains. “There’s mutual respect between “Coach demands a lot of us mentally, physi- has been the recipient of the NYCAC women’s basketball coach and the first sidelines of the basketball court coaching years were spent at the University Sportsmanship Award. African American. Her team practices and the coaching staff and the players. To me, cally, and emotionally. But it’s not just to during games. of Virginia and St. John’s University before a make you a better student or a better athlete, competes in historic Woodruff Hall, built coaching means building relationships with three-year stint as the top assistant at Temple but a better person. She is a very caring and Despite the many roles she plays, she still in 1929 when Adelphi was still an all-female the players, and it takes time, not just from a Her secret? A gregarious nature and University. Along the way, she has covered involved coach,” says Carlyshia. manages to support the other campus athletic college. Traditionally, the Panthers have genuine devotion to the game and her basketball perspective.” Coach Watts believes various positions—from scouting and sched- teams. She was the fan making the most noise enjoyed a home-court advantage, winning players. As the team’s biggest cheer- that the life skills the players learn on the bas- uling, to recruiting and mentoring her players. Winning is what all coaches strive for, but when the softball team advanced to the over 66 percent of their home games dating leader, she hands out her business card ketball court will help them excel after gradu- Coach Watts feels her greatest accomplish- NCAA Tournament in 2002, and she made back to the early 1970s. In the last two sea- to anyone she meets and never fails to ation. “I do care that they are prepared for the An assistant coaching opportunity at Hofstra ment at Adelphi has been the recognition the the trip to Florida when the women’s lacrosse sons, the Panthers have won 24 of 28 games invite them to a home game. real world. I want to make them responsible University brought her back to Long Island. team has earned for their respect and maturity team won a national championship in 2004. played at home.

uilt as the gymnasium for an enrollment of just Bover 600 women in 1929, Woodruff Hall today serves a student body of 8,000. The stately Mckim, For Woodruff Hall, Never a Dull Day Mead & White designed building is stretched to its capacity, housing Intercollegiate, Intramural, and Recreational Athletics as well as the School of 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:50 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

Education’s Department of Health Studies, Physical Performing Arts Performing Arts Physical Education Physical Education Oxygen consump- The swim team in Gearing up for Men’s basketball Women’s basketball Education, and Human Performance Sciences. The Department holds Department holds Department holds Department holds tion test in the its second practice back-to-back takes on Dowling. takes on Dowling. Modern Dance class Ballet class in basketball court alone serves as the practice and weight-training Rhythms class on basement Human of the day men’s and women’s in studio I. studio II. course in basement gym floor. Performance Lab basketball games game venue for the men’s and women’s basketball fitness center. and volleyball teams; classroom space for physical Woodruff Hall education courses; and, in bad weather, as the indoor practice space for Adelphi’s lacrosse, soccer, softball, and track teams. Planning is underway for new athletics and performing arts facilities, which will alleviate such congestion and slow the wear and tear on Woodruff.

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5 Jeannine Rogers 40 Alumni Events Spring 2005 Memorial Garden Alumni Events 6 George Stricker

1 Washington, D.C. Chapter President Brett Heimov ’92 with fellow alumni at the Cosmos Club 4 New York City 2 President Scott, Professor Salvatore Primeggia ’64, M.A. ’66, and fellow alumni celebrate the Feast of the Giglio.

3 Alumni gather with family and friends to view the Bronx Zoo holiday lights.

4 New York City alumni catch up at a reception at St. Maggie’s Café.

5 Jeannine Rogers Memorial Garden

6 Distinguished Research Professor George Stricker bids a fond farewell at his retirement party. 7 School of Social Work alumni gather 2 Feast of the Giglio to meet Dean Andrew Safyer.

Washington, D.C. 1 2 For more information about alumni events, 4 New York City Feast of the Giglio log onto WWW.ALUMNI.ADELPHI.EDU.

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Lacrosse team captains with President Robert A. Scott, Vice President Bill Proto, Panther Club President Steven M. Wirth’70, and Associate Dean and Director of Athletics Robert E. Hartwell

1910s omecoming 2004 brought hundreds of alumni and Women’s Lacrosse Team Htheir families, as well as parents and other sports fans back to campus. Throughout the day, alumni and friends Honored for NCAA Title enjoyed special events including a “New York, New York” 1920s The women’s lacrosse team took the field again at Adelphi’s 2004 themed float parade, alumni athletic games, back-to-back Homecoming Weekend, this time to collect championship rings Panthers soccer games, a special alumni reception on honoring their NCAA Division II championship victory last spring— 1930s their first NCAA title in only four years as a varsity team. Adelphi’s Stiles Field, the presentation of championship rings to our Panther Club, the official organization of alumni and friends dedi- NCAA Division II women’s lacrosse national champions, cated to the support of athletics, sponsored the ceremony and the crowning of Homecoming King and Queen, and a presented rings to the players as well as to President Robert A. 1940s Scott, members of the administration, team coaches, and trainers. closing party at JP McGeevers Pub. “We are thrilled to present such outstanding athletes with rings 1950s commemorating their stunning achievement, the first NCAA nation- al championship for women’s sports at Adelphi,” said Stephen M. Wirth ’70, Panther Club president. Alumni, parents, friends, and students are welcome to join the Panther Club. For more informa- Homecoming1960s tion about the Club or to join, visit WWW.ADELPHI.EDU/GIVING/ PANTHERCLUB.PHP or contact ELIZABETH FLEISHMAN ’02, M.S.W.’03, assistant director of annual giving, at (516) 877-4689 or 1970s [email protected]. 1980s Weekend 2004 1990s 2000s

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44 Alumni and Friends Giving Spring 2005 Charles H. Levermore Society Honor Roll of Giving 2002–2004

Alumni Thomas D. Lovely Donald E. Axinn Corporations and Foundations Estate of Anna H. Fink Trust Lizardos Engineering Associates P.C. SJS Construction John T. Maher John C. Bierwirth William V. Alesi Estate of Edna Daas Ross Long Island Foreign Affairs Forum, Inc. Spellman Walsh Rice Ann M. Mallouk Anthony J. Bonomo A.G. Edwards Trust Company Barbara Alesi Estate of Elinore H. Culver Long Island Joint Replacement Center Schure Markus, LLP Ruth B. Marcus John S. Borden AAAA Judith Ammerman Estate of Mildred W. Bolles Louis & Rachel Rudin Foundation St. Joseph’s College Manny Matos Richard C. Cahn Ackerman, Levine, Cullen & Brickman, LLP Mary Ellen Arrington EvensonBest LLC M&L Mechanical Inc. Staples Brian D. McAuley James Campbell Administrators For The Professions, Inc. Donna M. Banek Farrell Fritz, P. C. M.B. & Edna Zale Foundation Sterling Mets, LP Horace G. McDonell Gladys Clemmensen Albanese Organization Arthur R. Benoit Fayez Sarofim & Company Marks Paneth & Shron Sterling Sanitary Supply Co. Eileen Romar Jill K. Conway Allstate Foundation Cheryl L. Benton Fidelity Investments Marli Medical Supplies, Inc. Steven A. Klar Foundation John D. McGarr Lori Duggan Gold Allstate Insurance Company Mildred W. Bolles Fifth Avenue of Long Island Marsh USA, Inc. Robert R. McMillan Scott B. Eichel Anna M. Mueller Trust UTD Suffolk Federal Credit Union Brooke E. Buxbaum Realty Associates Martone & Sons Chuck G. Merritt Ronald Feingold Applied Concepts Sutton & Edwards Michael J. Campbell Fleet Bank Martone Family Foundation Glenn J. Messina Steven N. Fischer Arkaid Incorporated The Ayco Charitable Foundation Michael P. Caplice Fleet Services Corporation Barbara A. Messina Vincent A. Fusco Master Mechanical Corp. The Lotte Kaliski Foundation for David J. Carello Aspect Communications Corp. Jane M. Montgomery Frank J. Gangel Flushing Savings Bank Matos Construction Gifted Children, Inc. Steven J. Cherwon Astoria Federal Savings Carolyn J. Moon Dean Richard K.Garner Forchelli, Curto, Schwartz, MBNA Procurement Services, Inc. The Bank of New York Gregory J. Cizek Bank of America Thomas F. Motamed Harold S. Gelb Mineo, Carlino & Cohn LLP McMillan, Rather, Bennett & Rigano, P.C. Joan L. Cizek Barnes & Noble College Bookstores, Inc. The Beechwood Organization Carole Neidich-Ryder John P. Gianfortune FPIC Intermediaries, Inc. Meridian Capital Group, LLC Margaret O. Cleary Bethpage Federal Credit Union The Community Foundation For Vincent F. O’Connell Frank J. Gumper Friends of Claire Shulman Merritt Engineering Consultants, P.C. Michael H. Corpuel Bisys Management Company The National Capital Region Edward S. Orzac Joanne M. Gumper Garden City Hotel Metropolitan Diagnostic M. Josephine Dillback Blackman Plumbing Supply Co., Inc. The Damon G. Douglas Co. Geoffrey D. Palmer Victor Gumper Garden City Printers Metropolitan Hospital School of John B. Doherty The Estate of Elizabeth Gavin S. Bruce Pantano Lynn B. Gumper Botto Mechanical Corporation GCP Capital Group, LLC Nursing Alumnae Association Paul J. Doherty The Friends of the Adelphi University Ginger Pantano Prof. Gregory P. Gutman Bradberry Family Foundation George Gerard Associates, Inc. Mezzina Brown Thomas J. Donohue Scholarship Fund Library, Inc. Donald J. Payne Amy Hagedorn Gordon L. Seaman, Inc. Minolta Business Systems, Inc. Henry J. Dosch Brazos Higher Education The Garden City Group, Inc. Michele M. Pennington Horace Hagedorn Greenway Plaza Office Park 1, LLC Mojo Stumer Associates Architects, P.C. Anna H. Fink Service Corporation The Gertrude Wachtler Cohen John J. Phelan Victor Hanna Group Data Corporation N. W. Cove LLC Carol A. Finnerty Donald H. Hazelton Brewran Islip III Associates, LP Memorial Foundation Grace C. Pilcer Harmat Construction National Philanthropic Trust DAF John P. Finnerty Gayle D. Insler Cablevision Advertising The Harkness Foundation for Eric N. Piper National Starch and Chemical Anita Frey Cablevision Lightpath, Inc. Harvest Real Estate Services, Inc. Dance, Inc. Beryl Piper Steven L. Isenberg Foundation, Inc. Lewis S. Friedman Cannon Design Hirise Engineering, P.C. The Huntington Town House Richard D. Pirner Jeh C. Johnson New York Mets National League Robert W. Gary Holiday Management Associates, Inc Leon M. Pollack Robert F. Keane Canon U.S.A., Inc Baseball Club The Jerry & Emily Spiegel Family William J. Gearns HSBC Bank Foundation, Inc. Dorothy C. Proctor Robert Keane Castagna Realty Company New York Sports & Physical Adelphi gratefully recognizes Hyman and Marjorie Gloria C. Goldsmith Angelo B. Proto Herbert Kurss CB Richard Ellis Therapy Institute The Landtek Group, Inc. Weinberg Foundation Douglas J. Green Paul S. Quentzel Roy R. Loya Chicago Title Insurance Company New York Yankees Foundation The Leonard Friedland Charitable Joseph A. Gregori Imagemakers Marketing Inc. the extraordinary support of Shahram K. Rabbani William C. Mallery Citibank Student Loans Newsday Foundation Susan E. Gregori Immediate Credit Recovery Inc. Maria Regueiro George E. Mallouk Citi-Urban Management Corporation Norse Aguilar Realty Group, LLC The Lindemann Foundation Palmina R. Grella Immedica, Inc. Ruth L. Roeser Beverly March Com Bell Systems, Inc. Our Lady of Hope Athletic Association The McAuley Family Charitable Charles H. Levermore Society Scott C. Grubert Raymond A. Mascolo InfoHighway Communications Bella J. Ross Commerce Bank Pacific Lawn Sprinklers, Inc. Fund, Inc. Howard J. Gulker Jon J. Masters Corporation Edna D. Ross Computer Associates Palm Bay Imports, Inc. The Michael & Lois Lazarus Family John J. Gutleber Prof. Kenneth A. McClane, Jr. Intelli-Tec Security Services, LLC Charitable Foundation members, who in the spirit of Richard D. Ryder Corzo Contracting Co. Inc. Park Strategies, LLC Anita L. Henderson Mark S. Schissler Sung Moon International Brotherhood of The New York Community Trust Pauline M. Herd Cullen & Dykman Bleakley Platt LLP Electrical Workers Local 25 Peninsula Community Foundation Joseph P. Schmelzeis Philip G. Munson The New York Psychoanalytic Society Harris L. Insler Davidoff & Malito LLP IVCi Pepsi Meadowbrook Distributing Corp. the University’s pioneering Joel Schonfeld Winston E. Neblett The Phillips Group A Angela M. Jaggar G. Valerie Neblett Dell Usa, LP Ivy Asset Management Corp. Physicians Reciprocal Insurers Gladys Scipien Deloitte & Touche LLP Pollack Family Foundation The Sam Spiegel Foundation Mary C. Johansen Zvi Sharf James Neisloss J C & F Services Inc. Deloitte & Touche, ABC Consulting Prana Investments Theodore & Renee Weiler founder and first president Rosalie M. Katz The Honorable Claire Shulman Russell A. Palmer J.D. Martin Renovation, Inc. Deloitte Services LP Foundation, Inc. Florence Keller Michael F. Stern Robert G. Payton James Neisloss Premier Wine & Spirits Marilyn B. Klainberg Victoria Pineles Donald Everett Axinn Jaral Properties, Inc. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP TIAA-CREF Institutional & Individual Dorothy E. Stone Consulting Services Charles H. Levermore, have Mary A. Klement Edward Sands Donald H. Hazelton, P.C. J-Cole Construction Company, Inc. Professional Medical Adminstrators, LLC Geoffrey E. Tobias Uniquities, LLC Barbara A. Kos-Munson Marjorie Weinberg-Berman Elaine S. Sands Donovan & Gianuzzi, LLP John P. Gianfortune Reckson Associates Realty Urban Kahn & Werlin Advisors, Inc. Timothy V. Lane Barbara M. Weisz Robert A. Scott Durabuild Contracting Inc. Jon J. Masters Rivkin Radler LLP made annual leadership gifts Vain and Harry Fish Foundation Thomas E. Lauritano Lois S. Werner Kenneth Silver Education First Marketing, L.L.C. Kent Waterfron Assoc., LLC Roslyn Savings Foundation Michael L. Lazarus Esther C. Silverman Edward & Susan Blumenfeld Foundation Lackmann Food Service Rothschild Asset Management Verizon Enterprise Solutions $ Hugh A. Wilson of 1,000 or more.* Ronald B. Lee Stephen M. Wirth Philip. Silverman Elemco Testing Co., Inc. Land Baron Abstract Company, Inc. S & H Equities, Inc. Verizon Foundation Gerard G. Leeds Om P. Soni ELS Language Center Lauritano Appraisal Services SallieMae Vytra Health Plans James M. Lema Friends George Stricker Emerson Builders Leahy Mechanical Corporation Scholastic Inc. Waldner’s Business Environments, Inc. Alexander H. Levi James T. Victory Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Liberty Enterprises Security Credit Systems Inc. Weiser LLP Certified Public Accountants Betty Jane Lewis William A. Ackerman Marcia G. Welsh Epoch5 Public Relations LIPA Simon & Eve Colin Foundation, Inc. Winthrop-University Hospital Dennis W. Lind Joseph Albert Paul D. Wilson Carol G. Lindemann Robert A. Arcoro Philip S. Winterer * The Office of Development has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information presented here. Please accept our apologies for any error or omission. Erna S. Lovely Bernard F. Ashe Barry T. Zeman If you notice any such oversight, please contact us as soon as possible so that we may update our records at phone: (516) 877-3250, fax: (516) 877-6890. Adelphi_Mag_Spring 05 6/22/05 5:16 PM Page 46

46 Alumni and Friends Giving Spring 2005 Golf Classic Corporate Sponsor Cannon Design Spring 2005

Dear Alumni, Parents, and Friends of the University:

I hope you enjoy reading this issue of Adelphi University Magazine highlighting some of the many impressive accomplishments of our

2004 Golf Classic Honoree Samuel N. Prisco; students, faculty, and alumni. As Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Frank DiMaio, M.D.; President Robert A. Scott; it is my great pleasure to witness these achievements first hand, and Robert Arcoro; Anthony Bonomo; and Trustee Joseph A. Gregori ’77 to share them with you.

Of course, these successes require resources. This year, Adelphi will support our students with over $20 million in institutional grants and 2004 Golf Classic invest millions of dollars to aid faculty in their research. Hits a Fundraising Honoree Samuel N. Prisco Like all universities, Adelphi relies on its Annual Fund to meet these ongoing needs. Through your generous support, Adelphi can continue to remain affordable to its students and offer outstanding programs. Hole-in-One Panther Club President Stephen M. Wirth ’70 and Trustee To those of you who have already given, thank you. If you have not yet Michael Lazarus win one of the night’s raffle prizes. contributed to this year’s Annual Fund, please use the enclosed envelope to make your gift today.

Over 225 alumni and friends hit the green at Achievement and Friendship. Many thanks to I hope you will join me and my fellow Trustees in supporting the continued Garden City’s Cherry Valley Golf Club on event co-chairs Adelphi Trustee Joseph A. success of Adelphi’s talented students and dedicated faculty. September 20, 2004 as part of Adelphi’s 16th Gregori ’77, Martha Stark M.B.A. ’86, and Annual Golf Classic. The festive day-long Stephen M. Wirth ’70 for their guidance event raised a record $100,000 for student and planning and to the entire Golf Classic Thank you. athletic scholarships and honored Samuel N. committee for their support. Anthony Bonomo, Dr. Richard Laskowski, Prisco, chairman, president, and CEO of the Sal Arnone, President Robert A. Scott, Damon G. Douglas Company, with the 2004 Mark your calendar for next year’s Golf and Adelphi Baseball Coach Dom Scala Classic to be held on Monday, September President’s Award for Outstanding Associate Dean and Director of 26, 2005. The event will honor Patrick S. Athletics Robert Hartwell with raffle Smalley ’86, executive vice president of winner Linda Maniscalco Steven N. Fischer Fairhaven Properties, Inc. and chairman of Chairman, Adelphi University Board of Trustees Provost and Senior Vice the Adelphi University Alumni Association President Marcia G. Welsh Financial Resources Committee.

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48 Ways of Giving Spring 2005

Financial assistance for qualified students stands at the heart of Adelphi’s heritage Memorial Gifts Contact your human resources office to find In addition to a one-time contribution of out if your company has such a program. $20.05 towards a Senior Class Gift, participants Memorial gifts offer an opportunity to recog- Each company has its own guidelines and are asked to make a five-year pledge of $20.05 as a premier institution of higher learning. More than 95 percent of Adelphi nize a loved one through an Adelphi contri- may have a form to complete. Most matches per year towards the Adelphi University bution. Your memorial gift will be placed in are initiated by a form submitted to Adelphi Annual Fund. Gifts made by August 31, 2005 the University’s scholarship fund, unless oth- students who apply for financial aid receive funding. This year, the University by the donor, or by a donor calling the com- will support the 2005 Senior Class Gift. Senior erwise designated. When making a memorial pany’s human resources department or corpo- Pledge Drive contributors are recognized on a gift, please include a note with the gift with $ rate contribution office. plaque presented to President Robert A. Scott will award more than 20 million in scholarships from the operating budget the following information: Visit HTTP://WWW.MATCHINGGIFTS.COM/ at Commencement. Name of the deceased and date of death ADELPHI for the names of many of the com- For more information about the Drive, please alone. Your generous gift today will enhance our ability to educate tomorrow’s (a copy of obituary is very helpful); panies that have matching gift programs. contact Elizabeth Fleishman ’02, M.S.W. leaders in the sciences, arts, industry, and caring professions. Telephone number of the principal ’03, assistant director of annual giving, at donor, in case there are any questions Special Occasions [email protected] or (516) 877-4688. about the gift(s); You may choose to honor a person or event, Name of surviving family member(s), such as a birthday, anniversary, or retirement Planned Gifts and Many Ways to Give: other benefactor(s), or estate executor to through a gift to Adelphi. If so, please include The Ruth S. Harley Society whom notice of the gift should be sent; a note with the following information: Adelphi’s Planned Giving Office offers assis- Name and address of the person(s) to be Name, address, and amount of each tance to alumni and friends who wish to sup- donation included in gift total. honored and the event (if applicable) for which he/she/they is/are being honored; port the University through cash, appreciated One Important Adelphi sends a note to the surviving family property, personal property, bequests, trusts, mentioning the name and address of the Telephone number of the person to be retirement plan assets, life insurance, and real The Annual Fund donor, but not the amount of the gift. contacted in case there are any questions. estate. We will work with you and your advi- Special funds may be set up in the name The honoree(s) will be notified of the gift sor to ensure the best possible use of your The Adelphi University Annual Fund was established to of the deceased, if requested, depending on and the name and address of the donor, gift while meeting your personal and finan- promote and recognize the ongoing loyalty of alumni, the amount of the gift and whether donors but not the amount of the gift. Special funds cial objectives. Alumni and friends of parents, and friends. From its inception, the Fund has intend to make additional gifts in the future. may be set up in the name of the honoree Adelphi who provide for a planned gift been a cornerstone of the University’s mission to keep Cause depending on the amount of the gift. to the University are honored through Adelphi affordable to students from all backgrounds. Matching Gift Program membership in the Ruth S. Harley Society. Annual Fund gifts are unrestricted, enabling the University Many employers offer a corporate matching Senior Pledge Drive For more information on planned gifts or to determine how best to use the money. Most gifts As a Society member, you will enjoy a host of benefits. program, which may double or triple a donor’s Adelphi seniors, their families, and friends the Ruth S. Harley Society, please contact: go directly to student scholarships. Foremost among them is the satisfaction of knowing that your gift plays a fundamental role in fostering the contribution to Adelphi. Many corporations have a wonderful opportunity to support Christian P. Vaupel ’96, M.S. ’03, deputy match the contributions of spouses and Adelphi and celebrate the graduation mile- vice president for university advancement, at Your annual gift is valued in two essential ways, as a dona- University’s ability, as a leading institution of higher retirees as well. stone through the Senior Pledge Drive. [email protected] or (516) 877-3258. tion and as participation. Both are vital to the University. education, to create vast opportunities for thousands While donations are a crucial source of support for stu- of students. For more information about The Charles dent scholarships, your participation shows corporations, H. Levermore Society, please contact Dina Zydor ’94, foundations, college guides and the media how strongly director of annual giving, at (516) 877-4689 or visit our Making your gift to Adelphi our alumni and friends feel about Adelphi and impacts the Web site at WWW.ADELPHI.EDU/GIVING/LEVERMORE.PHP. University’s external funding opportunities. No matter the By Phone Online Information size, every gift is important and deeply appreciated. Designated Giving To make a Visa or MasterCard credit gift by To make a Visa or MasterCard credit gift For more information about making your phone, please call the Office of Development online, please visit WWW.ADELPHI.EDU/GIVING. gift to Adelphi University, please contact: Donors may wish to designate a gift to a particular at (516) 877-4688. The Charles H. Levermore Society school, program, or purpose. To do so, simply By Mail Christian P. Vaupel ’96, M.S. ’03 To honor Annual Fund contributors whose exemplary place your request in writing and submit it along Gifts of Securities Deputy Vice President for To make a Visa or MasterCard credit gift via generosity helps to advance Adelphi’s mission, in with your gift to the University. Gifts of appreciated securities often confer signifi- University Advancement mail, please send your credit card number, September 2002, the University created a leadership cant tax benefits for the donor. Contributions of email: [email protected] expiration date, a daytime telephone number, You will receive full credit in recognitian societies for securities held for over one year, for example, are telephone: (516) 877-3258 giving society named to commemorate Adelphi’s founder and instructions on designating your gift in and first president. The Charles H. Levermore Society gifts designated to specific University needs. generally deductible at market value, regardless of the enclosed envelope. Dina Zydor ’94 recognizes individuals, organizations, corporations, what the donor paid for the securities. In addition, To make a gift by check, please make your Director of Development and foundations that make an annual contribution of the donor avoids paying any capital gains tax. check payable to “Adelphi University” and email: [email protected] $ 1,000 or more. send it in the enclosed envelope. telephone: (516) 877-4688

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50 Class Notes Spring 2005

Eloise Lee, ‘52 B.S., retired from Cedar Crest Carol Laraja, ‘54 B.A., celebrated her 50th Eleanor Herrmann, ‘57 B.S., writes a column Class Notes College where she taught for many years and wedding anniversary to Edward Laraja on for Connecticut Nursing News, a publication of also served as chair of the nursing department. December 11, 2004. the Connecticut Nurses Association. Since retiring, she enjoys traveling.

To address the region’s troubling nursing George, an Adelphi alumnus, also helped. “Everyone is bright when they enter a nurs- Lee Anne Xippolitos Ph.D. ’95 shortage, she develops partnerships with area She continued to work full-time at the hospi- ing program. The key to surviving is to per- nursing schools. One particularly successful tal while in school. severe,” she says. The Best Job in the World program is the hospital’s Nurse Residence Program, a one-year paid leadership program “I came to Adelphi with a strong foundation Biggest Achievements “There is no typical day, and that’s what I love about my job,” says Dr. Lee for new baccalaureate students, which gives but was challenged even further,” she says. In 2001, Dr. Xippolitos was presented with Anne Xippolitos Ph.D. ’95, chief nursing officer at Stony Brook University students a realistic preview of the profession She praises the “rigorous and structured nurs- the Nursing Leadership Award from nursing and helps them develop key clinical skills ing program” and explains that it made her “a Hospital. A member of the hospital’s senior executive team, she is responsible for honor society, Sigma Theta Tau International, and confidence. more creative thinker,” able to assess difficult Kappa Gamma Chapter. clinical operations for the division of nursing as well as quality management and situations from multiple angles, no longer patient safety programs, meaning she oversees a personnel budget of $78 million. “I’m proud to say that four students from seeing them as insurmountable problems. She has earned the praise but finds equal, if Adelphi will graduate in May,” she says. “I Q&A not greater, personal pride in her own family. She reports directly to Director and CEO Dream Job heavily support Adelphi’s mission and encour- During her five-year Ph.D. journey, she Dr. Bruce Schroffel, who shares her view that “I’m very lucky to have a supportive husband Growing up, says Dr. Xippolitos, “I always age students to take advantage of the program. found faculty and administrators willing to go the division of nursing is the hospital’s back- (George), two children (Kristin and Kristofer), wanted to be a nurse. My school nurse, It’s rewarding to be a mentor and play a signifi- the extra mile to challenge, inspire, and sup- bone, and that nursing education is crucial to and three grandchildren (Emma, Kate, and Ms. Piper, was someone that I had admired. cant role in someone’s professional career.” port her. She particularly remembers strug- developing a strong division. Sara). I was able to balance family and career She epitomized the perfect woman.” gling through an advanced statistics course and that’s important,” she says. and expressing her concerns to the professor. Proving her point, Dr. Xippolitos has Her Ph.D. Journey “In addition, I know I have the best job in She’ll never forget his response: “You put all been a faculty member at Stony Brook Five years after receiving her M.S. in nursing the world because I’m able to influence the these obstacles in your path. How are you University School of Nursing since 1990 from Stony Brook, Dr. Xippolitos jumped at patients’ world and the nurses’ world,” she says. ever going to succeed?” Initially shocked, she and today lectures on leadership, safety, the chance to complete her Ph.D. at Adelphi. Now, she is admired by-and goes out of her way took his comment to heart and by the end of and quality patient care. A little encouragement from her husband, to encourage-those just starting out in the field. the semester earned an A.

1930s 1940s Abe Kaufman, ’50 B.A., is currently Barbara Biggs, ’53 B.A., is self-employed as Bryan Levinson, ‘54 B.A., is still practicing Robert McMillan, ‘57 B.A., received The Man retired and would love to hear from the a psychologist in private practice, and is co- law, as is his daughter, Robin Levinson, ‘85 B.S. in the Arena Recognition Award in August 2004 1950 English graduates. owner of Journey Beyond Business, a program His granddaughter Alexandra is four years old, from the Friends of Sagamore Hill for his gener- Anita Horowitz Roman, ’32 B.A., is a retired Ruth Bennett, ‘40 B.A., retired in 1983 from for CEO’s and other community leaders. and he has another grandchild on the way! ous support of the group. educator. She reports that, “at 95, I am teaching U.S. Lace Paper Works, Inc. Eleanor Paul, ‘50 B.S., is a retired nurse, wid- owed with four children and six grandchildren. Cecily Barth Firestein, ’53 B.A., is a practic- Jean Ceglowski, ‘58 B.A., ‘60 M.S., has four suc- bridge and scrabble to elderly retirees.” Mabel Coha, ‘40 B.A., has been living in Sun City Deborah Menit, ‘54 B.A., is included in Who’s ing artist. She received the National Association cessful children and four beautiful grandchildren. West, AZ for 14 years and is enjoying retirement. Michael Art, ‘51 B.S., along with his wife of Who of American Women, 23rd edition, 2002 and Edith Sands, ‘32 B.A., ‘56 M.B.A., ‘61 fifty two years, Eve Schmolka Art, ‘52 B.A., of Women Artists Medal of Honor and the in Who’s Who in America, 57th edition, 2003. Alexander W. Comstock, ’59 B.A., is retired Ph.D., was awarded Professor of Finance Gloria Goldsmith, ’40 B.A., writes, “I attend- owns and operates one of the Rocky Mountains’ Elizabeth Stanton Blake Award for printmaking. after 33 years teaching and building homes, com- most unique and respected hot spring resorts. Martin H. Rubin, ’55 B.A., will end his mercial buildings, and boat yards. He was for- Emerita at both Long Island University and ed my 65th class reunion at Adelphi.” She had a one-person exhibit at UHA Gallery in New York City in October 2004 and will be practice of law next summer after 46 years. merly with LILCO as an inspector and chemist. Touro College. John J. McManus, ’49 B.A., ’51 M.S.W., Dorothy Ellsmore, ‘51 B.S., retired after 43 years of active nursing as a pediatric supervisor in a one-person exhibition at Phoenix Gallery currently resides in Arlington, VA where he is Patricia Gorman, ‘56 B.A., was happy to wel- Barbara Niels, ‘59 B.S., recently retired from the at Nassau County Medical Center. She recent- in New York City in April 2005. Her work will Amelia Bruce (Weiss), ’33 B.A., is living at a citizen activist with the Arlington County come her second grandchild on August 30, 2004. Dominican Sisters Family Health Service where ly started “Starlite Sisters,” a singing trio that also be exhibited at the Adelphi University she was the supervisor of the Long Term Program. Harrogate, an active continuing care retirement Board. He has been retired since 1989. entertains at senior centers, nursing homes, and Gallery, Manhattan Center in May 2005. Gloria Foster, ‘57 B.S., is widowed with three community where she has been chairperson of the VA Hospital. daughters and seven grandchildren. the activities committee, section leader, and a Lois Kester Jason, ’53 B.A., is arts commis- 1960s 1950s Jane Ryan, ‘51 B.S., lives in a beautiful old member of the resident council. sioner of the Hamden Arts Commission. Leonard J. Garigliano, ’57 B.A., was a farmhouse in Schoharie County, NY. Anita Hare Goldfeld, ’61 B.S., ’83 M.A., Gloria Mertens Hager, ’50 B.A., was awarded Geraldine Reuter, ‘53 B.A., volunteers for the professor of education at what is now Salisbury Sarah Cifarelli Wellen, ’51 B.A., is subbing in is semi-retired but works part-time for an area Dorothy Robinson Mauch, ’35 B.A., University starting in 1973. He served as a doctorate in education by East Carolina local schools and proctoring for handicapped Guide Dog Foundation, Helen Keller summer agency on aging, coordinating flu vaccine clin- reports that she is still enjoying an active University in early May after six years of study. students at Siena College. She also sells photos camp, and is a literacy volunteer. She is also department chair, director of field experiences, ics. In May 2004, she received the Governor’s life with family and friends, including some Her focus was experiences of older women mounted on notecards and has published poetry vice president of the Delta Gamma Alumnae chair of liberal studies, and on numerous cam- Award for leadership for holding 62 successful Adelphi classmates! returning to complete a B.A. in Oasis Journal. Association. pus-wide committees. flu clinics throughout Palm Beach County. Adelphi_Mag_Spring 05 6/22/05 5:23 PM Page 52

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Harold M. Green, ’62 B.A., is a semi-retired Linda Nemeth, ‘68 B.A., ‘70 M.A., Robert Lessem, ’72 M.A., retired in 1990 freelance writer and book reviewer. demonstrated an encaustic painting on September after a career in elementary education in the 7, 2004 at the Suburban Art League in the New York City school system. Leon Pollack, ‘63 B.A., a member of the Michael Sachar ’70 Syosset-Woodbury Community Center. She was Adelphi University Board of Trustees, was elected Johnnie Mask, ‘72 B.A., is the head of the also involved in artwork for film and stage, includ- to the board of directors of J.B. Hannauer & Co. Somerset Regional Public Defender’s Office in ing the films The Sound of Music and Fiddler on Somerville, NJ. He attended Duke University Happiness (and Passion) in Every Scoop Agnes Smith, ‘63 M.S., is a retired statistician . the Roof School of Law in Durham, NC and has been for the federal government. Now, he concentrates on the marketing, Alan Traeger, ‘68 B.A., is the interim director a criminal defense lawyer for 26 years. “ ’ve always loved ice cream,” says Michael Gerry McKey, ’64 B.S., is leading groups Sachar ’70, co-founder and president of manufacturing, and distribution of their of Pupil Personal Services at the Sag Harbor Joan Connell, ‘73 M.S., retired as the I to Canyon Ranch in Lenox, MA, teaching Double Rainbow Gourmet Ice Creams, Inc. products to other outlets. School District in Sag Harbor, NY. department head of nursing at Pensacola Junior yoga and conducting dream workshops—a Now in its 29th year, the company makes College, FL. Currently, she is a long-term care Care about people. perfect retirement! Margaret Havens Bicknese, ’69 B.A., ’70 over 70 flavors of all natural, super premi- insurance specialist, assisting people to protect M.A., is representing her business, Music for um, kosher ice creams, sorbets and Soy “Besides making a great product each and Carol O’Doherty, ’64 B.S., ’69 M.A., is retired Memorable Moments, and regularly performs their assets from the high costs of long-term care. every day, dealing with people is the most from the Garden City Schools and currently rides Creams sold by major retailers such as as a piano soloist on the Main Line and important and fun aspect of my business,” he with the Spirit of Long Island Mounted Drill Team Elizabeth Karnes-Meyers, ‘73 B.S., is the Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods, and in more throughout the suburbs of Philadelphia. says. His B.A. in psychology has helped him and works with the Riding for Disabled Program. assistant dean of the Language Schools of than 200 ice cream parlors across the U.S. And every email sent to the company Web Jean Dyer, ‘69 B.S., became the new dean Middlebury College in Middlebury, VT. and as far east as Hong Kong. Dubbed with this crucial skill. He recalls one particu- site passes through his desk. “It’s great to Michael Schekter, ‘64 B.A., attended medical larly influential interpersonal relations course of nursing and health sciences at Westminister Judith Gross, ‘74 B.S., is the associate dean of “The Official Ice Cream of San Francisco,” hear from customers who just want to tell school in Lausanne, Switzerland, where he stayed College in Salt Lake City, UT. Double Rainbow has garnered high praise he took at Adelphi. “I was a pretty quiet guy us what we are doing right. And just as as a practicing psychiatrist. He is married and has the University of Portland School of Nursing in Portland, OR. from aficionados, including being named at the time,” he says. “But through this group important to me is when they tell us some- three grown children. He says hello to his fellow John Imhof, ‘69 M.A., ‘80 M.S.W., was “The Best Ice Cream in America” at The discussion class, I learned to be honest, sin- thing that we need to improve.” The com- alumni and is thinking of the good times shared! appointed commissioner of the Nassau County Yvonne Johnson, ‘74 B.S., is pleased that her Great American Lick-Off. cere, and direct with people. And more impor- pany also donates over 5,000 scoops a week Department of Drug and Alcohol Addiction. Daniel Welden, ‘64 B.A., ‘69 M.A., is an daughter, Shaudel Johnson, is currently enrolled tantly, how to listen”. to charitable causes. at Adelphi majoring in business marketing. His keys to success, besides great ingredients? innovator in printmaking and was featured at Geraldine Swihun Ruege, ’69 B.A., ’74 He also describes a natural inclination to do Know your product. Emory and Henry College during the Virginia M.A., recently retired as a curriculum associate Richard Kaiserman, ‘74 B.A., runs a solo Start young and work hard. good for others—one that drew him to study Highlands Festival. His exhibit consisted of in science, grades 5-12, from the Massapequa With vanilla accounting for the largest per- ophthalmology practice in North Woods, MI A Brooklyn, NY native, Mr. Sachar worked psychology and eventually into such a “mak- some 35 pieces. Public Schools District, NY. and would love to go back to Adelphi for four centage of his ice cream sales, Mr. Sachar as a teenager selling ice cream in Brighton ing people happy business.” But he describes more years. is lucky that it’s his favorite flavor. “I eat my Lynn Rothfeld Lowin, ’65 B.A., taught at two Barbara Willens, ‘69 B.S., has been married Beach. He continued to work full-time while his dismay when he sees how “cutthroat” the vanilla ice cream five times a week. It is so colleges—one on the West Coast and another for 35 years to Neil Willens, ‘68 B.A. They Joel Levy, ‘74 M.S.W., ‘92 D.S.W., is chief attending Adelphi—where he also met his industry can be. His method for coping with good,” he says. His other favorites besides on the East Coast. She also worked as a writer have two wonderful daughters, Rebecca and executive officer of YAI (Young Adult Institute)/ wife Sherry—and after graduation, enrolled the intense competition? Besides finding vanilla? Ultra Chocolate (the best there is), and would love to hear from classmates of ‘65. Tamara. Tamara is married, and they have their National Institute for Disabilities Network, in an evening accounting program at Pace niches and trying to gain market share from White Pistachio (no green dye in our stuff) first grandchild Abigayle! Barbara is a member which provides training and work opportunities University. Following a move to San Francisco the “giants” by being first with innovative Michael Krolick, ‘66 B.A., ‘68 M.B.A., and Soy Cream Cinnamon Caramel (dairy of the speakers bureau for Washington Regional for adults with learning and developmental in 1975, he realized he wanted to start his and great tasting products, he focuses on recently retired from a 36-year career as an edu- free), all killers!” cator for the Sewanhaka Central High School Transplant Consortium. impairments. He was recently profiled in the own business. An ice cream parlor was a the people who make his business run. “I District. He now teaches part-time at SUNY August 31, 2004 article, “Life’s Work: Off-Court natural choice. “We were the first Häagen- really care about the people around me–my He lives in San Francisco with his wife of 33 Empire State College in Old Westbury, NY and 1970s Achievements at the U.S. Open” in the Sunday Daz dipping store in Northern California,” family, my friends, my co-workers, and of years, Sherry (maiden name Turkel, Class of the Brentwood Campus, Long Island University. New York Times. He is also the chair of the he says. “By the second year, we were mak- course my customers,” he says. His average 1970), and their two daughters, Taryn and Adelphi University School of Social Work ing our own product with milk and cream employee has been with him for 14 years. Nicole, and one son, Max. Majorie Tuthill, ‘66 M.A., is part of the Carol Akin, ‘70 B.A., ‘73 M.A., is a teacher Advisory Board. activity club for Faith Formation, which works at Pleasantville, NY Union Free School District from local graze-fed cows.” By the 1980s, “I feel proud when I’m able to help my co- with kids in grades 3 through 8. middle school, and is active in her church James Ripley, ‘74 M.A., ’77 M.B.A., is a state Double Rainbow owned more than 20 ice workers buy homes and start families on teaching Sunday school and singing with the corrections officer at the Texas Department of cream ice cream parlors in the Bay Area. their own, all based on what we’ve created.” David Ackerman, ‘67 B.A., ‘73 M.S.W., Pelham Larks. Criminal Justice in Huntsville, TX. retired as director of Mental Health Treatment Services for The Long Island Counseling Center, a Dennis Righetti, ’70 M.S., is still practicing Thomas Wojcik, ‘74 B.S., is a retired lieu- Robin Ribarich, ‘75 B.S., celebrated her 20th Felise Nan Fox (Feinberg), ’76 M.S.W., is a Thomas Hooten, ‘76 B.A., is a certified foren- program of the Family and Children’s Association, speech pathology and audiology in his own tenant from the New York City Fire Department. anniversary as owner and director of Broadway Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and sic investigator who currently works for the Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social in 2000. He obtained certification as an EMT private practice. Sally Kondziolka, ‘75 B.A., retired after 26 Dance, her Hicksville studio, where she teaches division of youth and family services as a case- Work (BCD) and has a post-masters degree in and then as an AEMT. He had been an active years as a mental health professional. After resid- classes in tap, ballet, jazz, pointe, and hip-hop, work supervisor in Newark, NJ. member of the Central Islip/Hauppauge Volunteer Brian B. Silversmith, ’71 M.A., is a gerontological practice, with expertise in end-of- ing in Durango, CO for 14 years, she plans to as well as musical theatre workshops. Jean Riha Musa, ’76 M.A., recently retired Ambulance Corps. He recently relocated to Palm self-employed nutritionist specializing in life issues, death, and dying. She is currently winter in Baja California, Mexico before spend- from Bay Shore schools, ending a 33-year teach- Harbor, FL. weight loss, immume deficiency, and anti- Louise Selanders, ‘75 M.S., is currently teach- working at the Hospice Care Network in aging programs. ing a year in Australia. She hopes to do a lot of ing in the undergraduate and graduate nursing Woodbury, NY as a medical social worker. For six ing career and is currently writing a book on the Jon Haber, ‘67 B.A., attended the 60th anniver- watercolor painting. program at Michigan State University College weeks, she worked at Ground Zero for the New perils children face in a K-5 public school set- sary celebration of D-Day where he met Tom Michael Huseman, ‘72 B.A., had quite a year ting, which is both humorous and factual. Gisele Mahoney Scott, ‘75 Ph.D., of Nursing. She co-authored a new volume of York City Department of Mental Health at Pier Hanks and heard speeches from Mssr. Chirac in 2004. In March, his song “You Came Into is a CPA and tax manager with The Segal Florence Nightingale which was published in 94, where she counseled families, offered crisis Maripat Quinn, ‘76 M.A., received a Ph.D. and President George W. Bush. My Life,” was on Jimmy Sturr’s Grammy Award- Company, an actuarial and benefits consulting November 2004. intervention, and grief counseling for 9/11. winning album Let’s Polka Around. The song is in cross-cultural communications in the spring firm in New York City. She served on the board of directors of the of 2004. She continues to write and do protocol Mickey Falton, ’68 B.A., retired from teach- also being considered as the theme song for the Jo Anne Blatter, ‘76 M.S.W., made a docu- ing after 30 years in Brentwood. He is currently American Lung Association for 13 years and consulting on Long Island. independent film Garden of Stones. Besides his Howard Sohnen, ’75 B.A., is mentary film for individuals with cancer that initiated an asthma committee and research insti- a wellness advisor for the YMCA in Lakeland, FL. musical accomplishments, he recently complet- vice-chairman and residency program director premiered at the International Film Festival in tute. She has two sons, one graduated and is Bonney Schaub, ‘76 B.S., ‘85 M.S., Irwin Kirschenbaum, ‘68 B.B.A., is managing ed writing a full-length musical, which will have of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Santa Barbara, CA. The film was also shown at working as an engineer; the other is in his co-authored Dante’s Path: A Practical partner of Kirschenbaum & Phillips, P.C. in its world premiere in New Jersey in the spring of at The Medical Center of Central Georgia in the New York International Independent Film second year of college. They love to travel, Approach to Achieving Inner Wisdom, Mineola, NY. 2005. In May, his third son, Zachary, was born. Macon, GA. and Video Festival in April 2004. enjoy the outdoors, friends, and family. Penguin Group (USA)/ Gotham, 2003. Adelphi_Mag_Spring 05 6/22/05 5:23 PM Page 54

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Ethel Wagner, ‘76 B.A., is enjoying retirement Margaret Honey, ‘78 B.S., ‘96 M.B.A., has Michael Petrizzi, ‘79 B.S., wrote a chapter Mary Holz, ‘82 B.S., was awarded the Patricia Murphy, ‘86 B.S., joined Weston a national water treatment and environmental as vice president of the board of directors for been working at Adelphi University for the last in the book Clinics Atlas of Procedures–Casting Outstanding Doctoral Student Award 2004 by Middle School in Connecticut as a fifth grade company in Hicksville, NY, has retained her as her Homeowners Association in Sun Lakes, AZ. 15 years and says, “What a thrill to be here and and Splinting, September 2002, Elsevier Science. Sigma Theta Tau Upsilon Chapter at New York teacher. Prior to teaching, she was a registered an organizational development consultant. She takes classes at the local community college University, Steinhardt School of Nursing. She nurse at Danbury Hospital and Harris Methodist see all the wonderful changes!” He also wrote a chapter on foot injuries and Robert Batule, ‘90 M.A., was appointed pas- and is always on the go. has served as research project coordinator for the Hospital in TX. sports medicine for First Care Physicians. tor of Holy Family Church in Hicksille, NY. Gerri Matusewitch, ’78 M.S.W., is the INSIGHTS Children’s Temperament Program. Robert Adelman, ‘77 B.S., has a private prac- Regina Barr, ‘87 B.B.A., ‘92 M.B.A., was assistant executive director for programs at Marianne Scannura, ’79 B.S., is a clinical Mostafa Elsehamy, ‘90 M.S., is the president tice of psychotherapy and life coaching and is Susan Sarnoff (Parato), ’82 B.A., ’84 appointed to a second term (2004–2005) as Greenwich House, Inc. in New York City. She of Hydro Tech Environmental Corporation in a partner with Charlotte Psychotherapy and nursing instructor at MacMurray College in M.S.W., ’93 D.S.W., is a tenured associate Financial Women International Foundation has served as a board member of the New York Commack, NY, which specializes in ground Consultation Group, Charlotte, NC. Jacksonville, IL. She and her husband, Louis, professor at the Ohio University Department of chair. She is responsible for the day-to-day City Chapter of the National Association of water and soil remediation. have four children. Social Work, as well as graduate chair since 1999. management of foundation activities, new Ellen Campbell, ‘77 B.S., has been teaching Social Workers and has chaired committees on She oversaw the development and initial accredi- product development, product marketing, and Davina Glaser, ‘90 M.S., served as project fourth grade in the Ahaloma School District in William Trebing, ’79 B.A., is a self-employed aging and legislative action. She has also served as tation of the new M.S.W. program, which will foundation research, as well as managing FWI’s coordinator of a federal breast cancer grant at Ahaloma, CA for the past six years. chiropractor and author of three health books. a member of the Bertha Capon Reynolds Society. be delivered on a regional campus as well as the international conference. the School of Medicine, State University of New Kathryn Chiddo, ‘77 B.S., recently spoke to Barbara Ann Pine, ’78 M.S.W., earned her main campus. Tamara Dawn Fishman, ’87 B.S., has been York at Stony Brook from 1994–1998. She relo- four classes at Bethpage High School in Bethpage, Ph.D. from the Heller School at Brandeis. She is a 1980s self-employed in private practice as a podiatric cated to Scottsdale, AZ and embarked on a new NY about teen pregnancy and premature birth. Halli Schaffer, ’82 B.A., writes a column journey as a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant. professor at the University of Connecticut School called “Halli’s Comments” for a local paper in physician for the past ten years in North Miami George M. Gates, ’77 B.S., is a physician of Social Work, where she teaches macro practice Joy Borrero, ‘80 B.S., has been an adjunct Boca Raton, FL. Beach, FL. Barbara Ryan, ‘90 M.S., is a pediatric diabetes anesthesiologist with specialty in outpatient surgery. courses, especially social work management, as professor at Suffolk Community College since nurse educator at Schneider Children’s Hospital. Maria Vasselman, ‘82 M.S., has worked for Janine Flores, ‘87 B.S., recently relocated to well as courses in the School’s family and children’s 1995 teaching medical-surgical nursing. She Gregory Palaski, ‘77 B.B.A., is the district the past seven years at Summerville Medical California with her husband, Christopher Flores, Charles Casolaro, ‘91 B.A., has joined substantive area. Her published works include a manager at A.O. Smith in Tipp City, OH. He also completed the adult nurse practitioner Center in Summerville, SC. and their two children, Jessica and Joseph. the Mineola, NY-based law firm of Forchelli, is also the vice president of the board of educa- number of articles and five books on child welfare program at Stony Brook University. Charles Russo, ‘87 M.S., became principal of Curto, Schwarz, Mineo, Carlino and Cohn. tion in South River, NJ. topics such as foster care, family reunification, and Alice (Gorczycki) Walsh, ’82 B.A., is the District Earl L. Vandermeulen High School He is also deputy village attorney for the special needs adoption. Currently, she is principal John A. Buscarello, ’80 B.A., owns an interi- currently working in institutional advancement Richard T. Picciochi, ’77 B.S., retired as a in Port Jefferson, NY. Village of Rockville Centre, NY, and deputy investigator on a five-year project to evaluate a or design firm in New York City. In 2003, he at William Peterson University, Wayne, NJ. New York Police Department detective and village attorney for Farmingdale, NY. was named a leader in Kitchen and Bath Design Michael Hahn, ‘88 B.S., is a neurosurgeon criminalist, and is currently a consultant in the model family reunification program. Janet Alagna, ‘83 B.S., recently joined a med- by Interior Design Magazine. specializing in the spine, as well as an assistant Madeline Fredrickson-Craig, ‘91 B.A., forensic examination of handwriting and ques- ical malpractice insurance company and went on Barbara Stark, ‘78 M.A., became the clinical professor of neurosurgery at New York earned her Ed.D. from Teachers College, tioned documents, advisor for television shows, to become a nurse paralegal where she investigates director of marketing for A New Horizon in Linda Ippoliti, ‘80 B.S., has been living in Medical College. He was listed in Who’s Who Columbia University in May 2004. lawsuits against doctors, hospitals, and employees. and coordinating a university forensic curriculum. Fort Lauderdale, FL where she is responsible Vermont for the past ten years with her three in Medical and Healthcare, Millennium edition. Kerry Ann Gant, ‘91 B.S., ‘93 M.A., is the George Rainer, ‘77 M.B.A., is vice president for marketing, advertising, public relations, children. She is a full-time nurse and health Jeanne McCarron, ‘83 M.S., became a school George R. Masone, ’88 M.A., was a music new director of the Physical Education, Health, of Winthrop Hospital and has been elected to and corporate communications. educator in three K to 5th grade schools for speech pathologist working with pre-school age instructor at William Floyd High School for and Athletics department for the East Meadow the Farmingdale State College Foundation for children in Fairfield County, CT. the Springfield School District, VT. 18 years and a Tai Chi Chuan/martial arts School District, East Meadow, NY. a term ending in 2007. Roslynn Weiss, ’78 M.S., is a learning con- sultant who works for a small public school. Jodi Morra, ‘80 B.S., practiced nursing in the Douglas Miles, ‘83 B.B.A., is the owner of instructor for 20 years. He is now a graduate Bernadette Hackett (Francino), ’92 M.S.W., Karen Tolli, ‘77 B.S., currently works in United States Navy Nurse Corps for ten years Milestone Productions, a video and audio and instructor at Metropolitan Institute of is executive director and board member of Lynn Barthmare, ‘79 B.S., is the founder and Interior Design in Plainview, NY. Bristol Hospital Home Care and Bristol after graduation. She is presently working full-time production business in Sarasota, FL. Passages Counseling Center, Inc. in Coram, Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation in Bristol, CT. vice president of Pritchett Associates, Inc., an Deirdre McGowan, ‘88 M.A., recently retired NY. In May 2002, she wrote a response to a executive health care recruiting business that home schooling her three children, ages 8, 11, and Thomas Pacilio, ‘83 B.B.A., was named Terry Wagner, ‘77 B.S., is the clinical from the New York City Department of Education grant to open a Family Homeless Shelter in specializes in home health care, long-term care, 13. She also volunteers at her local free clinic. resident director of Merrill Lynch’s Fairfield review coordinator at St. Joseph’s Hospital County, CT office. and has started a new career in freelance writing. Suffolk County. The shelter was created and and medical/healthcare staffing recruitment at in Bellingham, WA. Ralph Bekkevold, ‘81 M.B.A., has joined opened in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY in March Jeannine Weiss, ’88 B.S., is currently the management level. Greenberg Traurig, LLP as a shareholder in Karen Garber, ‘84 B.S., ‘85 M.S.W., after 2003, and is now home to approximately 30 Beth Weiss-Breakstone, ‘77 B.S., is currently being out of school for 13 years, went to law employed as a pediatric dentist at Ossining Patricia Calabrese, ‘79 B.S., after 18 years as its real estate practice. individuals on a daily basis, usually 23 children working in her husband’s pediatric practice, and school and received her Juris Doctor. She has Open Door Medical Centers in Ossining, NY and seven to eight adults. is very busy raising their three children, ages 9, a psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Benjamin Grajales, ’81 B.A., is an active been admitted to the New York State Bar to and belongs to the International Poetry Society. 15, and 18. has fulfilled the American Nurses Credentialing Victoria Lambek, ‘92 B.S., is married with general surgeon in Central Massachusetts. practice law and hopes to begin her second Mary Giudice, ‘89 M.S.W., is in private Center requirements and now works as a nurse four children and is currently living in Florida. career shortly. practice as a clinical social worker. Karen Doblin, ‘78 B.S., is presently working practitioner at Forrest General Hospital in Alana Emmet (Finz), ’81 M.S.W., is currently She recently returned to work as a Community part-time as a nurse practitioner in a pain practice, Hattiesburg, MS. the assistant director of the VA Nursing Home Amado Vargas, ‘84 B.B.A., has been serving Gwen Loeffler, ‘89 B.A., was recently named Health Nurse. and is an adjunct faculty member at Westchester at the Department of Veteran’s Affairs Medical as a worker’s compensation judge since 1993. president-elect of the New York Chapter of the Community College, Westchester, NY. Ellen Kachalsky-Silberman, ‘79 M.S.W., is a Michael O’Brien, ‘92 B.A., was appointed to Center in Bronx, NY, where she has worked Special Libraries Association. She is currently a social worker in hematology/oncology at Henry Adam Levin, ‘85 B.A., is performing at the Weston, CT Finance Board by the Board of Debra Hackett (Thompson), ’78 B.A., ’79 since 1981. She started as a social worker in Modus Vivendi in Forest Hills, NY and senior research specialist at the global advertis- Selectman. M.S., is licensed in special education for the Ford Hospital. She recently won a professional ing and marketing network of Young & Rubicam substance abuse, then social work supervisor in The Triad in New York City. alternative high school in Brick, NJ, called the excellence award from the National Hemophilia Brands. Marc Schnall, ‘92 M.S.W., is the proud father Pathways Program at the Lourelton School. She Foundation. 1987, and has been the assistant director at the Victoria Town, ‘85 B.F.A., a nationally- of two girls, ages two and five. His oldest started earned a supervisory certification in education nursing home since 1997. renowned storyteller for over 17 years, shared kindergarten this year. He would like to know, Maryanne Moore Stahl, ’79 B.A., ’86 M.A., folk tales with Titusville, PA students in October. 1990s where are all the social work interns from and is currenly working on a second master’s William Tingle, ‘81 M.B.A., travels frequently degree in education leadership. is a novelist/teacher. She has published two books, She used movements, audience participation, Queens, Hillside, and the practice research class? Forgive the Moon and The Opposite Shoe. to Latin America on business, and now speaks chants, and humor to share her stories. Hope Delane Demertzis, ’90 M.S.W., is pres- Alfred Hamby, ‘78 M.B.A., published Spanish fluently. ident of Executive Consulting Partners, Ltd. in Michael Windischmann, ‘92 B.S., former Three Brothers Plus One, available through Frederick Ober, ‘79 M.S.W., is the director Phyllis Davis, ‘86 M.S., became the director Syosset, NY. She specializes in executive coach- United States World Cup and National Team PublishAmerica. The book is about a baby of the Social Services Division for Social and Peggy Turner, ‘81 B.S., is an adult education of pupil personnel services in the Freeport ing, management development, and interperson- captain, has been elected to the National Soccer girl who was kidnapped by the Italian Mafia Rehabilitation Services, Agency of Human high school teacher at Hillcrest High School in School District central administration office al communication work using the Myers-Briggs Hall of Fame. Induction ceremonies were held in in Naples, Italy and held for ransom. Services, State of Vermont. Jamaica, NY. in Freeport, NY. Type Indicator. Cascade Water Services, Inc., Oneonta, NY on October 11, 2004. Adelphi_Mag_Spring 05 6/22/05 5:23 PM Page 56

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Estela Divino, ‘93 M.S.W., is secretary for the Cara Quinn, ‘95 B.A., has been selected as an Botolan East Coast Association, a not-for- profit aide to the Grand Marshall of the White Plains, Birds of a Feather, Adelphians Flock Together charity organization that promotes community NY St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2005. development in Botolan, Philippines. She was a Candis Best, ‘96 M.B.A., is the Network Stories from AU Alumni Couples on How They Met Peace Corps volunteer in Guinea-Bissau, West Chief Operating Officer at the North Brooklyn Africa. She is married and the mother of two girls. Health Network, part of the large New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation. They make a point of getting back to campus. They started dating, but ended up going separate Elissa Giffords, ‘93 M.S.W., ‘00 D.S.W., was James W. Ferguson ’77 and named Social Worker of the Year by the National Irene Ferguson (Auteri) ’79 At Homecoming 2004, James, a former Adelphi ways after graduation. They did, however, keep Che Dawson, ‘96 B.A., is the executive swimmer, returned to the Woodruff Hall tabs on each other through a mutual friend. Both Division of the New York State Chapter, National director of Leadership Education and Athletics In 1978, Brooklyn native Irene Auteri Ferguson pool for an alumni meet against current were working in New York City, Steve on Wall Association of Social Workers. She was recog- in Partnership (LEAP), an academic and social was a registered nurse, working full-time at team members. Street, Lois first at the United Nations and later nized for her outstanding achievements in the enrichment program. Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn and practice of advocacy and service to the communi- “They really have a great Alumni Association in public affairs for the city’s Taxi and Limousine Danielle Gardner, ‘96 B.S., is in her ninth attending Adelphi School of Nursing part-time, ty. She is an assistant professor in the Social Work here,” says Irene. Commission. year as a Mathematics and Computer Science working towards her B.S. program at the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island teacher in the East Williston School District. Irene comes from a long line of Adelphi gradu- In October 1973—four years after graduation— University in Brookville, NY. Her biography has been published in the eighth “My cousin, Dr. Michael Ferragamo, and his ates and has strong family ties to the University, Steve tracked Lois down and asked her out. Krista Helena Lackner, ‘93 B.S., currently edition of Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, wife Maria lived in Garden City and asked if I including her first cousin, Adelphi University teaches fourth grade in the Valley Stream School had any friends at Adelphi,” she recalls. “I said, Trustee Barbara Weisz ’66. “I had a date but told him I was free on Saturday a publication honoring the nation’s most respect- ‘Not really, but I’m commuting.’” night; he also had a date but cancelled it,” District. She and her husband, Tommy, own a ed teachers. remembers Lois. A month later, they were skateshop in Rockville Centre, NY that was fea- Adam Pollack, ‘96 B.B.A., is the new manag- The Ferragamos’ neighbor, Maria Ferguson, Stephen Goldberg ’69 and engaged. They married on February 14, 1974. tured on the December 18, 2004 television show, happened to attend Adelphi, and a lunch was er of retention and recruitment at Samaritan Lois (Portnoy) Goldberg ’69 Taking Care of Business, on the TLC network. quickly arranged. Irene wasn’t too interested Their daughter Tania is now 26 and married. Hospice in New Jersey. “After a baseball game, we were at the school Ian Lasher, ’93 B.A., is director of event in going, but her mother insisted. Steve is president and COO of his own business, Melissa A. Aviles Poretsky, ’96 B.A., ’01 pub in Garden City,” recalls Lois Goldberg TLS International, which designs, manufactures, marketing and sales at ESPN. “I figured something was up because my moth- M.A., is an Applied Behavioral Analysis thera- (Portnoy). She and Steve, a varsity baseball distributes, and sells men’s and women’s hats. Lois er was making me go,” she says. “Then, I found and basketball player, had come separately. Therold Prudent, ‘93 B.S., is the author of a pist in private therapy for children with autism. is a senior account executive for Garber Travel out the girl was bringing her brother. . . . I met She was with a male friend. He was with a new book Glory Days and Tragedy, released in Services, Inc. based in Chestnut Hill, MA. Miles Truesdell III, ’96 B.A., is a photogra- her for lunch and then her brother [James] James W. Ferguson ’77 and Irene Ferguson (Auteri) ’79 group of friends. Fall of 2004. Glory Days and Tragedy is based pher and general manager at Leigh Photo and walked in. He had been mowing the lawn and on a true story of six young men, who in 1985, Imaging in Princeton, NJ and an adjunct instruc- had grass stains all over him. I knew right away set out to sea from the Caribbean Island of St. “Oh no, it’s that guy I met from Garden City, tor at Mercer County College’s photography he wasn’t my type. I’m from the disco genera- Lucia. It was to be a brief and routine fishing James Ferguson,” she recalls thinking. “Right department. tion. We were always dressed up,” she laughs. expedition until engine trouble left them adrift away, I gathered my things and started to in a 22-foot open boat with no water or sup- Christina Vaccarino, ’96 M.S.W., currently James Ferguson seemingly had a different reac- head to class.” works at the New York City Department of tion. After lunch, he asked Irene to join him at plies. Most of them were never seen again. James recognized Irene too, and called out to Education where her focus is on violence pre- his sister’s birthday party the following week. Joanne Scaturro, ‘93 M.S., ’98 Graduate her. He had recently graduated from Adelphi vention and causes of violence. She couldn’t say no at the time, but figured she Certificate, is a family nurse practitioner for the with a double major in biology and psychology Carolyn Wesolek, ’96 B.A., is an environmen- would back out at the last minute. Northshore LIJ Health Care Systems at Glen and was on leave from Downstate Medical tal engineer at the Weyerhaeuser Company’s Cove Hospital, NY and was recently inducted “My mother made me go to that one as well,” Center. He had returned to campus to drop off Albany Paper Mill. into the Manchester Who’s Who Registry. she says laughing. copies of his recently published book of poetry. Stephen Goldberg ’69 and Lois Goldberg (Portnoy) Staci Westby, ‘96 B.S., joined the ’69 with their daughter and son-in-law Tania Theresa Cummings, ‘94 B.A., after graduating, She went to the party, and afterwards James He and Irene chatted, and he managed to Goldberg Boardman and Stephen Boardman Orthodontics Associates of Central New York entered the University of North Carolina at walked her to the car. No phone numbers ask her out for a second date to celebrate and is a member of the American Association of were exchanged, and that was the end of it. her final exam. “We both caught each other’s eye and kept Both Lois and Steve get back to campus. They Chapel Hill for a master’s degree in library science. Orthodontics, the American Dental Association, Or so she thought. staring and smiling at each other,” says Lois. have attended each of their reunions and in June She studied abroad for one year at Sheffield and the New York State Dental Association. “He was persistent. That was 1978. We got Thinking they had made a connection, Steve 2004 attended the graduation of their niece, University, Sheffield, England. She graduated with Three months later, Irene was back at Adelphi married four-and-a-half years later.” mustered up the nerve to ask Lois to dance. Rachel Smirnoff. a masters in library science in December 1997 and Margery White, ‘96 Ph.D., became vice presi- attending summer school full-time. The gas dent of patient care services at Beebe Medical Irene and James have three children: James She wanted to, but turned him down. She had married Michael Cummings in October 2002. rationing of the 1970s meant that compact also just turned down the friend she was with, Adelphi records show that hundreds of alumni Center in Milford, DE. She is an adjunct profes- (age 20), Ashley (age 17), and Alexis (age 12). Matthew Geller, ‘94 M.A., became assistant cars were in vogue. She was driving her MG explaining that she wasn’t interested in him. couples share similar stories. Are you among sor at Wilmington College, DE. sports car on campus and heading for Adelphi’s After graduation, Irene joined the School of them? Please join us at the special Adelphi treasurer at the Nassau County OTB. She didn’t want to deepen the wound by hit- Catherine Carballeira, ’97 M.S.W., is a compact car lot. She found just two empty Nursing faculty as a clinical assistant professor. Alumni Couples Reunion at 2005 Reunion She left after just over a year, when she was ting the dance floor with Steve. Lisa Nazli (Lochner),’94 B.A., is currently an social worker (therapist) at Family Services Inc. spots and pulled into one. A large Dodge Dart Weekend, June 10–12. nine-months pregnant with her son. Today, ESL teacher in the Westbury School District. tried squeezing in next to her. Needless to say, Steve’s rejection was cause in Poughkeepsie, NY. She has published an she is a certified lactation consultant and child- for a good ribbing from his friends. For more information: She is also an instructor of Flamenco/Spanish article titled “Cuba” as well as the article, “They “I kept thinking, imagine the gall of this person birth educator. James is a doctor of family LOG ON TO HTTP://ALUMNI.ADELPHI.EDU dance for the Westbury Schools. She was a Speak English—Don’t They.” She has served parking a large car in a small spot. I’m gonna medicine and has been in private practice since Lois’s friend left early, but she decided to stay. Call: (516) 877-3470 soloist in Alborada Spanish Dance Theater of on the Attora board of directors and the board say something,” she remembers. Then, she saw 1984. He is one of the only doctors in Suffolk “I tapped Steve on the shoulder and told him Email: [email protected] New Jersey and is a New York State certified of the National Association of Puerto Rican the driver. County who still makes house calls. I could dance now.” dance teacher. Hispanic Social Workers. Adelphi_Mag_Spring 05 6/22/05 5:23 PM Page 58

58 Class Notes Spring 2005

Nonie Craige, ‘97 M.S.W., works as a psy- 2000s Herbert Jenkins, Jr., ‘01 B.S., retired from Births chotherapist for The Institute for Emotional Verizon on December 31, 2004 after just over 31 years. Health and runs her own online psychotherapy Agnes Kalemaris, ‘00 D.A., is an assistant practice found at www.nyonlinetherapy.com. professor of mathematics at Farmingdale State Amir A. Mir, ’01 M.S.W., is the coordinator of Vincent Reagan to Mara Kleinhardt Romano, University of New York where she received the social services at Brunswick Hospital Division of ‘87 B.S., and Vincent J. Romano on August 4, was Darlene Barry, ‘98 B.S., ‘00 M.S.W., Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, Psychiatry. Brunswick Hall is a private acute-care 2004, at 7 lbs. 2.4 oz., and 20.5 inches. selected as one of New York’s firefighter trauma a prestigious award in the SUNY system honor- psychiatric hospital specializing in children and counselors following 9/11, and currently has a ing candidates with a record of consistent supe- adolescents. Currently, he is starting up his own Ella Rose to Annie Clemenz Grenci, ‘90 B.A., private psychotherapy practice in Long Beach, NY. rior performance. private practice providing psychotherapy for and Gabriel Grenci in 2003. Ella was welcomed both children and teenagers in crisis. home by her big brother Gabriel Bruno III. Dilcia Granville, ‘98 M.S.W., was selected as Carol McFarlane, ‘00 M.S.W., is currently Jeanine Venza, ‘01 M.S., is a first grade spe- the Social Worker of the Year by the National employed at Tampa General Hospital in the Emma Rae to June Gardner Reilly, ‘91 B.S., cial education teacher for the Levittown Public neuroscience unit as a social worker for traumat- ‘02, and Mark Reilly, ‘90 B.S., born on Association of Puerto Ricans and Hispanic Schools, Levittown, NY. Social Workers. ic brain and spinal cord injury patients. She November 7, 2004 at 7 lbs. 5 oz., and 20 inches. recently obtained her Licensed Clinical Social Ann Costello, ‘01 M.S., became a permanent Anthony to Carmella Marrone Torrelli, ‘91 Maureen Leogrande, ‘99 B.S., recently com- Worker credential, and is a task supervisor for substitute special education teacher at Stewart M.S.W. students in the University of Southern pleted her family nurse practitioner M.S.N. degree. School, Stewart Manor, NY. B.B.A., and Alex Torrelli, ‘88 B.B.A., ‘90 Florida Social Work Department. M.B.A., Anthony is the couple’s second son, Maria Fletcher, ‘02 Ph.D., was elected board Naomi Frances Cichanowicz with big brother Maxwell Bradford. Paula Robinson, ‘99 M.A., became the new Elizabeth Rosenhauer, ‘00 B.A., is the North president for the 2004–2005 Valley Stream welcomed home by big brother Joseph. executive director of the Peter J. DeSibio Five High School art teacher in the Valley Stream High School District school year. Previously, Alexander Blake to Brett Heimov, ‘92 B.A, Towns Childcare Center in Inwood, NY. School District, Valley Stream, NY. she was an adjunct professor of nursing at Vincent Michael to Danielle Calvagno Sofia Cristina to Susan Satterlee Mastellone, and his wife Lauren Beck on September 14, Adelphi University. Gardner, ‘96 B.S., and Andrew Gardner, their ‘97 M.A., and Gerard Mastellone on February 2004 at 7 lbs. 1 oz., 21 inches. Brett is first child, on January 26, 2004. 27, 2004. Allison Schultz, ‘02 B.A., ‘03 M.A., is president of the Greater Washington, D.C. engaged to Thomas Cunningham, ‘02 B.A, Alumni Chapter. McCartney Eliza to Nancy J. Crawford Peter William to Nancy McGovern-Halloran, Adelphi alumni, tell us your news! and will be getting married on August 6, 2005. Puhalla, ‘96 M.S., and Tom Puhalla, Jr. in ‘97 M.S.W., and John Halloran. What have you been up to lately? Share your news with friends and classmates by Naomi Frances to Cindy Cichanowicz Carla Williams, ‘02 M.A., is a newly appointed August 2003. logging on to HTTP://ALUMNI.ADELPHI.EDU or fill out this form and send it to: academic tutor in the Adelphi University General (Stapon), ‘93 B.S., and husband Neal David Anthony to Joanne Turrigiano Cichanowicz on October 4, 2004 at 6 lbs. Elizabeth Mary to Cindy Oliveira Vaupel, ‘96 Nicoletta, ‘99 B.A., and Dave Nicoletta on Office of Alumni Relations, Adelphi University, Levermore Hall, Room 207, Studies Department where she teaches “Critical Reading” and “Writing and World of Ideas.” 7 oz., 20 inches. Naomi was welcomed B.A., ‘00 M.A., and Christian Vaupel, ‘96 February 6, 2004. One South Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530, or fax it to (516) 877-6890 home by big brother Maxwell Bradford. B.A., ‘03 M.S., on August 11, 2004, at 8 lbs. 6 Jessica Wolling, ‘02 B.B.A., and Brian Lohan Michael Strohli to Eli Strohli, ‘99 M.A., born oz., 20 inches. ,’02 B.B.A., will be married September 17, 2005. July 13, 2004. Name: ______Warren D. Zysman, ’02 B.S.W., since gradu- Maiden Name: ______ating, has worked at the Employee Assistance Resource Services, Inc. in Smithtown, NY. He Marriages Name of Spouse (if AU grad): ______received his CASAC in April 2004 and was pro- moted from associate administrator to clinical Maiden Name: ______director at his agency. Debra Starkman, ‘76 B.A., to Arnie Semsky Elizabeth Marshall, ‘98 B.A., to Lauren Prisco, ‘02 B.S., to Michael Prisco Jason Mihalovits, ‘95 B.S. Bobbi-Anne Brennan, ’03 B.A., is working Patricia Houghton-Rones, ‘83 B.S., to Nicole Vita, ‘02 M.A., to Eric Maresca, ‘00 Graduation Year(s) ______Degree(s) ______as an assistant property manager at Manhattan Arnold M. Rones Maryann Drapala, ‘00 B.A., to Neil Fisher M.S.W. Skyline Management in Manhattan. Kevin Wilson, ‘83 B.B.A., to Suzanne Papageorge, ‘00 B.S., to Karen Ward, ‘03 B.F.A., to Jason Kankel Home address: ______Joan Convery, ‘04 B.S., was recently promoted to vice president of human resources at the Kim L. O’Connell Adam Daniel Newcomb, ‘99 B.A. ______Community Development Corporation in Timothy Lane, ‘86 B.A., to Robert H. Bing Email: ______Phone:______Centereach, NY where she is responsible for man- aging all facets of the human resource function.

Company Name:______Your Position/Title: ______Gonzalo Gonzalez, Jr., ‘03 M.A., is a North High School language teacher in the Valley In Memoriam Company Address:______Stream, NY School District.

______Kara Ann Moculeski, ’03 B.A., ’04 M.A., is Harriet Bien (Honigsberg), ’25 B.A. Alan Pike, ’56 M.S.W. Harriet Ziegler (Freiman), ’78 M.S.W. currently a kindergarden teacher at P.S. 114 in Email: ______Phone:______Belle Harbor, Queens. Isabelle Gould (Edson), ’31 B.A. Howard Honig, ’59 B.A. Sharon Nesbitt, ’81 M.S. Annette Givelekian, ‘04 M.B.A., was appoint- Marie Matteis (Esposito), ’34 B.A. Barbara Caparotta, ’65 B.S., ’72 M.A. Barbara Briggin, ’83 M.S. Please tell my classmates what I’ve been up to (engagements, weddings, births, promotions, other news): ed vice president of human resources at Arbor Robert Ashburn, ’49 B.A. Judith Caligor (Ashinsky), ’73 Ph.D. Kevin Carey, ’84 M.B.A. Commercial Mortgage in Uniondale, NY. ______Andrew Yang, ’55 Ph.D. Gale Anziano (Reder), ’75 M.S.W., ’85 D.S.W. Michael Pooler, ’84 B.B.A. Stewart Rego, ‘04 M.B.A., traveled to Spain ______Jacqueline Bluestone-Aronstein James Alexander, ’78 M.B.A. William Cushman, ’91 M.S.W. and took an intensive Spanish course during ______summer 2004. (Bluestone), ’56 B.A. Mary Simmons (Bleecker), ’78 M.S.W.

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60 Cultural Events Highlights Spring 2005

Adelphi Campus inSpring Here are some highlights from Adelphi’s spring 2005 cultural Kevin Everod Quashie events calendar. For a complete listing of upcoming performances, “Be Quiet, Quiet Like Buddha: Rethinking Black Expressivity” exhibits, and events, please visit HTTP://EVENTS.ADELPHI.EDU/ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2005 or call the cultural events hotline at (516) 877-4555. Sponsored by the James Baldwin Lecture on Literary and Social Criticism Kevin Everod Quashie is a professor of literature and African American studies at Smith College, as well as a Augusten Burroughs talented and widely-read poet and literary critic. His first book, New Bones: An Anthology of Contemporary Black Writers in America, and companion audio CD, Living Words: An Audio CD of African American Oral “Magical Thinking––An Evening with Traditions, received strong praise from artistic and literary critics. Augusten Burroughs” WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2005 Sponsored by the Rita Diamandopoulos Lecture in Literature Trio Solisti A former lead advertising copywriter, Mr. Burroughs has jumped into the WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2005 nation’s literary spotlight with his memoirs, Running with Scissors and Dry, both of which have been New York Times best-sellers. Named one of the Adelphi’s Ensemble-in-Residence offered its last concert of the year with a program of chamber “Fifteen Funniest People in America” by Entertainment Weekly, he has a gift music masterpieces. for expressing harrowing stories in laugh-out-loud style. Running with Scissors is being adapted for the screen and will be released as a major motion picture staring Julianne Moore.

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62 A Look Back Spring 2005

The Benefits of being a Panther! As an Adelphi alum, you can take advantage of many exclusive benefits including:

Free career guidance and job search services through the The University’s Center for Career Development Waived fees on your child’s application for admission to the University Library privileges and access to select online databases Access to recreational programs and facilities in Woodruff Hall Free tickets to athletic events Access to undergraduate classes for personal enrichment Sanford Discounts in the campus bookstore Reduced fees on counseling and testing services offered through Derner Institute’s Center for Psychological Services Memorial Window. An Adelphi Icon. Discounts on insurance To be eligible for most benefits, you will need to obtain your This stained glass window, probably depicting an idealized scene of a classical Greek temple, was Attempts to identify the artist or stained glass manu- facturer have been unsuccessful. It is believed not to Adelphi Alumni Card. For details on how to get your card, and be a Tiffany window but is definitely in the “Tiffany more information about these and other great benefits, visit originally installed in Adelphi’s Brooklyn building—a gift of the Class of 1914 in memory of style.” The window has remained something of an HTTP://ALUMNI.ADELPHI.EDU/BENEFITS or call the Office of Adelphi icon over the years. It has been used in Alumni Relations at (516) 877-3470. John Augustine Sanford, a beloved and respected Professor of Latin Languages and numerous University publications and has even been pictured on a deck of playing cards. Literature from 1897 until his untimely death in 1913. The window was dedicated Unfortunately, either in transit or in storage, two by Dr. Charles H. Levermore, former President of Adelphi, in December 1913. smaller panels at the top and two smaller panels at the bottom were lost. The two lower panels bore the following memorial inscription: The window remained in the Brooklyn building, which continued to be the home of the Adelphi Academy after the College moved INTEGER VITAE SCELERISQUE PURUS to Garden City in 1929. In the mid-1960s as the Academy was Upright in Life and Free from Fault relocating to the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn and the old building JOHN AUGUSTINE SANFORD was being sold, the window was rescued and moved to Garden City, OBIIT VI JANUARII MCMXIII where it was placed in storage for several years. In 1971, Florence Fenning Donaghy, Class of 1914, spearheaded a fundraising cam- AMICI HOC FACIENDUM CURANT paign to repair and restore the window. It was then installed in the His Friends’ Devotion Establishes this Memorial lobby of Levermore Hall and re-dedicated by President Timothy — EUGENE T. NEELY, Costello on December 16, 1973. In September 2004, the window University Archivist and was moved to its present location in the renovated Swirbul Library. Special Collections Librarian