ADELPHI UNIVERSITY ISSUE NO 451 | FALl 2014 Protecting the Pangolin and the Planet War and Peace through the Century Teaching in the City Randee Heller ʼ69 ON SHOW BUSINESS “There’s no secret. I go. I do the best I can, and if I get “the role,” that’s great and if I don’t, well, that’s the way it goes. That’s show business.” PAGE – Randee Heller ’69 on Show Biz Adelphi University Magazine is published twice a year by the Adelphi University Office of Public Affairs. We welcome your thoughts and comments. Congratulations to this year’s 10 Under 10. Please address letters to: Bonnie Eissner, editor-in-chief, Adelphi University Maga- 10 Under 10 celebrates young alumni who have zine, Adelphi University, Levermore achieved exceptional career and personal accomplish- Hall, Room 205, One South Avenue, ments before reaching their 10-year reunion. Each year, P.O. Box 701, Garden City, NY 11530, Adelphi will select 10 graduates to honor. or email [email protected]. the MAGAZINE of Adelphi University Letters may be edited for publication. THIS YEAR’S HONOREES ARE Joeanna Arthur ’04 MAGAZINE STAFF Courtesy of MSG Photos Jeffrey A. Kessler Chantal N. Hamlin ’07 Chris Nicholson Student Affairs Noreen Harrington ’81 MANAGING EDITOR Joseph DiLallo ’08 Kathleen O’Donnell Anthony F. Libertella Osbert Hood ’86 Lori Duggan Gold, M.S. ’12 Robert B. Willumstad School of Business Vice President for Communications Claudio Papapietro N. Gerry House Vida Erdman ’04 Daniel Pittelli Brian Lym Angela M. Jaggar ’62, M.A. ’65 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF J Somers Photography LLC University Libraries Laurence Kessler ’65 Bonnie Eissner Lindsey Kupferman, M.A. ’02, Ph.D. ’06 Isiah Hall ’06, M.B.A. ’08 Matthew DESIGN AND PRODUCTION Shawn O’Riley SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Anthony Bagliani University College Ronald B. Lee ’67 Johansen ’09 Kali Chan Solid Design, Inc. Andrew W. Safyer Susan H. Murphy School of Social Work Grace C. Pilcer, M.A. ’79, Ph.D. ’84 EDITORIAL TEAM OFFICERS Peter Principato ’87 Linda Smith ’07, Ph.D. ’12 Flavio Bollag BOARD OF TRUSTEES Gary Rosenberg, M.S.W. ’63 Jordan Chapman Robert A. Scott Paul J. Salerno ’76 Fayola Williams ’04 Erin Donohue President Robert B. Willumstad ’05 (Hon.) Chairman Lois C. Schlissel Maggie Yoon Grafer ’98, M.A. ’08 Gayle D. Insler Patrick S. Smalley ’86 Deseree Wiltshire ’04, M.A. ’05 Cecil Harris Provost and Senior Vice President Thomas F. Motamed ’71 for Academic Affairs Helene Sullivan ’79 Louise Krudis Vice Chair William Tenet ’75 Andrea Maneri Timothy P. Burton Frank Angello ’77 Senior Vice President and Treasurer Adaeze Udoji ’08 Ela Schwartz Secretary Lori Duggan Gold, M.S. ’12 CONTRIBUTORS Steven N. Fischer A full list of emeritus Trustees is online. Vice President for Communications Chairman Emeritus Sophia Conti ’15 Lauren Mounty Lara Hnizdo ’14 Steven L. Isenberg ’00 (Hon.) SPECIAL THANKS TO To read their profiles and nominate a future 10 Under 10 Vice President for Enrollment and Student Success Chairman Emeritus Anustha Shrestha ’15 Christian P. Vaupel ’96, M.S. ’03 Joan Sarfin ’79 candidate, please visit alumni.adelphi.edu/10under10. Samantha Stainburn Robert A. Scott Vice President for University Advancement President of the University For more information, call 516.877.4319. Clementine Tousey ’14 Adelphi Archives and Special Collections Jeffrey Weisbord ’15 DEANS Z. Paul Akian ’64 The Offices of Alumni Relations, Lois Phifer Betts ’62 Intercollegiate Athletics, Marketing ART/PHOTOGRAPHY Jane Ashdown Dan Addison Ruth S. Ammon School of Education Jeffrey Bolton ’61 and Creative Services and University Brian Ballweg Loretta V. Cangialosi ’80 Advancement Jacques P. Barber Philip DiSanto ’12 Chris Bergmann Photography Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Cover photo courtesy of MSG Photos Jennifer Boglioli, G.C. ’09 Psychological Studies Joan S. Girgus © The Commercial Appeal Patrick R. Coonan ’78 Jeffrey R. Greene Angela Datre ’08 College of Nursing and Public Health John J. Gutleber ’68, M.B.A. ’70 Statia Grossman Richard K. Garner Gerald Janssen Honors College Willson Lee Sam L Grogg SHARE YOUR NEWS, ALUMNI! Mary Ann Mearini ’05 College of Arts and Sciences Submit your class note today at ADELPHI.EDU/CLAssNOTES. UNIVERSITY NEWS "Wildlife conservation isn’t something PAGE 4 The New York Theatre that knows political boundaries" Workshop at Adelphi – Scott Pursner ’05 5 A Populist Approach to on his dedication to wildlife conservation Public Health 6 Back to the Future PAGE 8 The Mortarboard Meets Project Runway 1O Remembering Jonathan Larson FACULTY FOCUS FEATURE STORIES "A university is all about people, 32 Picture This 14 Protecting the Pangolin CLASS NOTES 34 Ultracold Molecules are Hot 18 Teaching in the City and Adelphi is no exception." (in Physics) 24 Veterans 5O Notes and Alumni Events – Dr. Robert A. Scott on Adelphi's students and staff FOLLOW US FALL ON FACEBooK & TWIttER PAGE In Memory of ATHLETICS ROBErt HArtWELL 38 A Season to Remember 4O They Can Play 41 Adelphi Gave Her Roots and Wings ALUMNI AND FRIENDS GIVING PAGE A LOOK BACK ALUMNI PROFILEs 44 President’s Gala 2014 Lisa Armentano, M.S. ’06 46 Who Gives “I am very glad that in a time of war we can 36 dedicate a building which will continue 52 Zachary Brandt ’14 to be of service to this college and this 56 Nicole Chere’ Wood ’97 ALUMNI EVENTS community after the war is over.” 6O Stanislav Bogdanov ’09, M.B.A. ’12, M.A. ’14 42 REUNION 2014 – First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt at the dedication of Adelphi's East Hall and West Halls 4 FALL 2O14 UNIVERSITY NEWS EWTH NE YORK THEATRE WORKSHOP at ADELPHI T HERE is A neces- SARY connection Elizabeth Gross Cohen, Ph.D., has been appointed BETWEEN the ac- director of Adelphi’s Center ADEMIC and the for Health Innovation. PROFESSIONAL that MUST inform the FUTURE of the per- FORMING arts,” A POPULIST APPROACH to PUBLIC HEALTH Sam L Grogg, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (center), moderates a discussion during the New York Theatre Workshop’s summer retreat at Adelphi. A s its name implies, the County Health A former member of the faculty of Already, under Dr. Cohn’s leadership, CHI Rankings & Roadmaps initiative—spon- Adelphi’s College of Nursing and Public has taken the initiative to promote health sored by the Robert Wood Johnson Health, Dr. Cohn has returned to the research on campus by sponsoring 15 The New York Theatre Workshop “My time working with the New York Foundation—is a comprehensive, com- University with a diverse research port- faculty members as CHI scholars. CHI (NYTW) played an instrumental role in Theatre Workshop was phenomenal,” parative assessment of the health of folio, which she developed during her also launched its Long Island Resilient bringing Rent—the celebrated rock mu- said James Weippert ’14. “Getting every county in our country. The report time at Columbia University, where Communities Grant program, which pro- sical by Jonathan Larson ’82—from con- the chance to work with both estab- makes a strong case that various factors she was an assistant professor of nurs- vides emergency preparedness training cept to stage. Nearly two decades later, lished and rising artists while I’m at beyond those we typically associate with ing. In 2012, the Robert Wood Johnson and consultation for municipal leaders Adelphi and NYTW are again linked. the very beginning of my artistic ca- health—smoking, air quality, access to Foundation named Dr. Cohn a Nurse and first responders in the region. reer is so incredible.” care, etc.—impact well-being. In fact, the Faculty Scholar for her work to alleviate For the past three summers, Adelphi Having seen the impact of public health rankings give twice as much weight to a bias in genetic and genomic research. has hosted one of NYTW’s sum- Heather Kramer ’15, a theatre major research and outreach in an urban envi- county’s social and economic factors— While at Columbia, she partnered with mer residencies with emerging and who has worked with NYTW at two ronment, Dr. Cohn is interested in identi- education, employment, community the Abyssinian Baptist Church to address established playwrights, actors retreats, said, “Both times I was lucky fying the specific needs of Long Island’s safety—than to the caliber of clinical care. health disparities in cardiovascular dis- and directors. College of Arts and enough to be paired with a group who diverse cities and towns. ease among women of color, and she Sciences Dean Sam L Grogg, Ph.D., really valued my opinion and input.” This broad view of public health is em- was named a co-investigator on a grant who forged the new connection, braced by Elizabeth Gross Cohn, Ph.D., “There is a necessary connection from the Centers for Disease Control and sees the retreat as an opportunity for who, in July 2014, was appointed the between the academic and the Prevention to promote a diverse work- Adelphi faculty and students to in- director of Adelphi’s Center for Health professional that must inform the force across the health professions. Dr. teract with and be inspired by fellow Innovation (CHI). CHI was launched in future of the performing arts,” Dr. Cohn was also the associate chair of re- theatre professionals. 2010 to foster collaborative and innova- Grogg said. “The NYTW at Adelphi search of Hip Hop Public Health, which, tive research and connect Adelphi’s ex- residency provides all involved with among other initiatives, involved hip-hop pertise in health and healthcare with the this vital connection.” artists promoting greater health literacy. needs of Long Island communities. 6 FALL 2O14 UNIVERSITY NEWS A LUMNI EVENTS A letter from the editor A t the end of this paragraph, please From my experience reporting and writ- pause.