Friday, March 4, 2016
Extraordinary Things Are Happening Here
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For 120 years, Adelphi has been a pacesetter and a historymaker. It is fitting then that the theme for our strategic plan and this month's Inauguration is "A Modern University With Deep Roots." Our efforts this month, with some highlights shared here, will afford us opportunities to bring our past and present into sharp focus.
March is Women's History Month. In the coming weeks there will be many occasions for us to celebrate outstanding female University leaders such as those recognized at the Student Government Association Women's Recognition Dinner on March 29, 2016. This annual event gives us an occasion to salute today's faculty, students and staff, who are providing extraordinary service to the University and continuing our long and distinguished history of preparing female leaders.
Did you know that Earle Hall and Waldo Hall, like the Ruth S. Harley University Center, are named after accomplished alumnae who shared their talent and expertise with the University?
Waldo Hall is named for Ruth Fanshaw Waldo, of the Class of 1909. Waldo served as a member of the Adelphi University Board of Trustees from 1938 to 1964, including service as board secretary. As a vice president at J. Walter Thompson, she was one of the first women executives in American advertising.
Adelphi's reach extended into early New York City politics as well. Genevieve Beavers Earle, Class of 1907, was the first woman member of the New York City Council and the Republican minority leader of the New York City Council from 1940 to 1949.
Women across the campus today continue to push boundaries in the tradition of these visionaries. I hope you take the opportunity to read about Gabrielle Deonath '18, who so eloquently shares her experience as a Muslim woman in her beautiful essay "My Hijab Journey." Deonath writes about choosing to wear the hijab despite the current political climate.
Last month, members of our University and surrounding communities got the inside scoop on our political climate and this year's "disruptive election" from CNN's John King. King shared his keen insights during a master class with political science and journalism students and also offered a lecture open to all.
Panther Athletics is having a noteworthy winter season, with many University records falling away. So far this year, our men's and women's swimming teams have smashed 15 University records. Track and Field posted two new records and our men's and women's basketball teams earned berths in the NE-10 championship tournament. #HailAdelphi
We have many accomplishments--past and present--to celebrate. The Inauguration ceremony and related events planned for next week will give us an opportunity to honor Adelphi's strong foundation and embrace its future--a future I look forward to working with each of you to define.
Thank you for being part of this pacesetting year.
All the best,
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Christine M. Riordan, Ph.D.
President
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EVENTS
As the presidential primary season heats up, the popular satirical singing group will perform on Wednesday, March 9, at 7:00 p.m., in the Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom of the Ruth S. Harley University Center. Paws and Rewind, Adelphi's student a cappella group, will be the opening act.
Adelphi students from groups throughout campus will share their talents for an evening of entertainment on Thursday, March 10, at 7:00 p.m., on the Westermann Stage in the Concert Hall in AUPAC.
Presidential Inauguration
Join us for this festive occasion--the formal installation of Adelphi's 10th president and a celebration of Adelphi as a modern university with deep roots. The ceremony starts at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 11, 2016, in the Center for Recreation and Sports.
Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets for Adelphi's 16th annual President's Gala, which will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at The Garden City Hotel. With such overwhelming generosity, the event is now sold out. Donations are still being accepted as the funds raised are a crucial source of support for student scholarships at Adelphi.
Adelphi will hold its 120th Commencement on Sunday, May 22, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., at a new venue--the Nikon at Jones Beach Theater. More details to come soon!
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ADELPHI IN THE NEWS
In February, 70 media stories covering Adelphi appeared in the top 100 national media outlets, with 361 stories appearing in total. In the past month, Adelphi and its experts have been featured in a number of stories. Some highlights of recent coverage include:
Adelphi figured prominently in The New York Times article "Dear Google, Is There a Shrink for That?" (February 8, 2016) on the popularity of boutique psychotherapy. Lawrence Josephs, Ph.D., professor, and alumni Jocelyn Charnas, Ph.D. '09, and Michael Garfinkle, Ph.D. '09, weighed in on the trend.
Newsday previewed the upcoming season for the Adelphi women's lacrosse team in "Adelphi, LIU Post Lead Area Division II, III Women's Lacrosse" (February 11, 2016). Reporter Mike Gavin interviewed some of the players and coach Pat McCabe about the team's recent dominance--two consecutive NCAA Division II national titles--and its prospects for 2016.
For its story "Students Aren't Letting Terrorism Stop Them From Studying Abroad" (February 17, 2016), the New York Post interviewed Shannon Harrison, director of the Center for International Education, and
Brian Rose, professor and leader of Adelphi's short-term study abroad trip to London. Both commented on the importance of studying abroad and offered tips on staying safe.
The student members of Adelphi's chapter of Kappa Sigma fraternity garnered considerable media attention for their 10th annual Super Hunger Fest, a 24-hour fast held during Super Bowl weekend to raise awareness of hunger and collect nonperishable food for Island Harvest food bank. The event was covered by the New York Post, Long Island Business News, FiOS1 News and WALK 97.5 FM, among other outlets.
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