A weekly digest of Adelphi University in the news.
Faculty/Staff in the News
Dear Google, Is There a Shrink for That?
February 8, 2016 | New York Times
Adelphi Professor Lawrence Josephs and alums Jocelyn Charnas and Michael Garfinkle discuss the shifting therapeutic landscape and psychotherapy trends.
Using the power of pottery in the fight against hunger
February 9, 2016 | Long Island Herald
Ruth S. Ammon School of Education Administrative Assistant Barbara Selva is featured for her work with the Empty Bowls Project, a worldwide program that raises money to combat hunger by selling ceramic bowls made by students, professors and community members.
8 Traits of the Overly Aggressive Investor
February 11, 2016 | U.S. News & World Report
Michael J. Driscoll, clinical professor and senior executive in residence at Adelphi explains eight traits to watch out for of the overly aggressive investor.
The First Ladies of Education
February 12, 2016 | Long Island Business News
President Christine M. Riordan profiled in LIBN which covers her background and vision for Adelphi and future of Long Island education (Pages 1, 23 and 29).
Ones to Watch in Education
February 12, 2016 | Long Island Business News
Robert J. Shipley, assistant vice president of facilities recognized as Ones to Watch in Education on Page 29.
First Impressions
February 12, 2016 | Long Island Business News
Kristen E. Capezza, executive director of University Admissions on the PSATs and engaging with 10th graders and up on Page 24.
Making bowls at Adelphi to help the community
February 12, 2016 | The Island Now
Ruth S. Ammon School of Education Administrative Assistant Barbara Selva helps Adelphi combat hunger on Long Island with the Empty Bowls Project.
Carolina Ballet’s Shakespeare Festival Continues with Tempest Fantasy
February 12, 2016 | Ballet News
University Professor Paul Moravec’s Pulitzer Prize-winning score Tempest Fantasy inspires Carolina Ballet’s Shakespeare Festival
February 12, 2016 | Journal of Engineering and Technology Management
Assistant Professor Hyunsung D. Kang co-authored a piece focused on her research on the distinction between star scientists and scientific celebrities.
University in the News
Adelphi University fraternity brothers raising money and awareness to end hunger
February 8, 2016 | FiOS1 News
Adelphi University Kappa Sigma featured for its Super Hungerfest initiative aimed to raise awareness of hunger on Long Island by fasting for 24 hours and collecting food and money for Island Harvest.
A Look Behind Super Hungerfest: Christian Albano
February 8, 2016 | Her Campus Adelphi
A look behind Super Hungerfest with an interview with Adelphi Kappa Sigma President Christian Albano for Her Campus highlighting what Albano loves about the fundraiser and how they plan to help the hunger crisis.
Adelphi University Institute for Parenting
February 8, 2016 | Center for New York City Affairs
Adelphi University Institute for Parenting’s child well-being model for children five-years-old or younger in foster care in a report funded by the Child Welfare Fund and the Ira W. DeCamp Foundation.
Abraham Clark ‘Leading Tones’ Win Big at SingStrong Competition
February 11, 2016 | TAPinto.net
Abraham Clark High School’s acclaimed a cappella group, Leading Tones, earned first-place prizes in a number of categories at the SingStrong competition at AUPAC.
College Career Network Handshake Secures $10.5 Million in Series A Funding
February 11, 2016 | Long Island Business News
Adelphi University is a member of Handshake, the college career network built to transform the recruiting experience for college students, career centers and employers.
Free forum: Balancing Work and Cancer
February 11, 2016 | Garden City News
Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program offers “Balancing Work and Cancer” on March 16, 2016.
Alumni in the News
Mizuho Securities USA Hires Senior REITs Analyst
February 8, 2016 | CNN Money
Adelphi alumnus Haendel St. Juste has been appointed to managing director and senior equity research analyst at Mizuho Securities USA.
February 8, 2016 | HudsonReporter.com
Adelphi alumna Gina Miranda-Diaz profiled. She is the director of the West New York Health Department and was recently nationally honored for her innovative approach to public health.
The Caregiver’s Survival Guide
February 8, 2016 | Canadian Free Press
Q&A with alumna Joan Swirsky and recipient of the Master’s Faculty Leadership Award from Adelphi University. She authored The Caregiver’s Survival Guide: How to Do the Right Thing for your Child, Spouse, Partner & Parents Without Getting Depressed, Giving Up or Going Insane!
Dr. Patti Juliana Joins Liberation Programs as Chief Program Officer
February 9, 2016 | Greenwich Free Press
Adelphi social work alumna Patti Juliana joins Liberation Programs as chief program officer. She holds both a Master’s and a Doctoral Degree in Social Work from Adelphi.
Islip Terrace Resident Rob Karstens, RN, Named ‘Samaritan of the Month’ at Good Samaritan Hospital
February 9, 2016 | Long Island Exchange
Adelphi alumnus Rob Karstens, RN, named ‘Samaritan of the Month’ at Good Samaritan Hospital. He started as a volunteer EMT with his local fire department and later became a registered nurse in 2011.
February 11, 2016 | Long Island Exchange
LICADD elects alumna Barbara Posillico, founder of the Life Center Counseling & Health Services in Huntington, to the Board of Directors. She has experience working with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, school based issues, couples and the LGBT community.
New TruBlue Business Offers Complete Home Care in Huntington Area
February 12, 2016 | Huntington Patch
Alumnus Jersen Louis-Jean and his wife launched TruBlue Total House Care in Huntington.
Athletics in the News
Adelphi, LIU Post lead area Division II, III women’s lacrosse
February 11, 2016 | Newsday
Adelphi women’s lacrosse team highlighted in lacrosse preview. Goalie Taylor Hayes and Head Coach Pat McCabe interviewed by Newsday about the upcoming season and team.
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