News at Adelphi

In learning so many odd and entertaining tidbits about Adelphi, I just knew I had to share some of the finds.

By Jeffrey Weisbord ’15 Have you ever tried to enjoy American Idol on mute? Probably not, and you’re hardly alone. But, for more than 600,000 deaf Americans, the volume on Idol and other music shows is always off. So how do they find pleasure in music? One way, according to Antoinette Sacchetti, a part-time professor in the…

By Caitlin Geiger It doesn’t fit the mold of the traditional classroom setting, and its students receive far more than a typical educational experience. In Dr. Diane Dembicki’s Healing and the Arts course, housed under the School of Nursing, each class focuses on a different approach to healing therapies, spanning from expressive and visual arts and drama therapy…

The quest for social justice today may take a different path.

Associate Professor of Social Work CarolAnn Daniel assisted Haitians in preventing HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.

Assistant Professor of Sociology Jessie Klein, Ph.D., has attracted attention for her research and book on bullying.

“I continue to work hard because I’m very excited about our progress. We have made great inroads with the scientific and legislative community, all the while providing this great service for our base of followers.”

An author and professor who has worked at the highest tiers of business, Dr. Surie believes an innovative and creative mind will overcome any obstacle.

Aging is a very different experience today from what our parents and grandparents went through.

Adelphi forum discusses how voting results effect the business and professional communities on Long Island. The Adelphi University Robert B. Willumstad School of Business begins a series of ongoing forums with The 2012 Election is Over — Now What?, coordinated by Visiting Professor and Senior Executive-in-Residence Michael J. Driscoll M.B.A. ’89. The inaugural program will…

"I want to give people a more real-world experience and not a text book experience."

Special Education Professor Lisa Minicozzi spoke to Newsday recently on the impact iPads are having on the curriculum in local Long Island school districts: “The move toward integrating iPads in education is “definitely a trend on Long Island,” said Lisa Minicozzi, an early childhood special education professor at Adelphi University, referencing Roslyn,Mineola, North Shore and Babylon school districts. Applications (or apps) such as the…

Practical tips and best practices about internet security awareness

Don Becker, Chris Correa, Bobby Handa

StoryCorps Unveils One of its Popular Stories on PBS’ POV StoryCorps, the national oral history organization, released a brand new animated short on November 15, “Sundays at Rocco’s.”   It features Adelphi Professor and Department of Theatre Chair Nicholas Petron, M.A. ’70 remembering his grandfather, Rocco Galasso, and their family’s traditions.  Nicholas Petron’s grandfather, Rocco…

Discussion focused on business analytics to predict future needs

The associate director for research of NASA’s Earth Science Division, Dr. Kaye runs NASA’s environmental research program.

Many at Adelphi have lost access to personal or family computers

“Through BEST, I‘m giving back to the community that has made me who I am. I want to make a difference, even if it’s just in one student’s life."

“Part of advocating for people with any type of disability is being able to teach others what that disability entails, what kind of assistance they need and the laws people should be abiding by.”

“It’s very rewarding to see the immediate return of people recovering.”

by Jordan Chapman “[Ammon School of Education professors] not only taught me the tools and knowledge of my content area, but also provided me with the skills to work together to ensure the success of our students.” — Jen Meisel ’11 For the average elementary school student, the first day of school starts out with…

Adelphi hurricane relief efforts featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education.

The Office of Information Technology is pleased to welcome the following new additions to our department this fall. Mark Proto joined IT as a Communications Specialist in November. Mark is an alumnus of Adelphi University and looks forward to furthering his education here. He lives in the Bay Park area of East Rockaway, which suffered…

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, Adelphi University worked with local and regional teams to restore full functionality to our Garden City campus and our Hauppauge, Hudson Valley and Manhattan Centers. We also understand that the lives of so many members of our community have been tremendously impacted, and we are committed to being a…

“It was great to meet like-minded individuals who all wanted progress.”

To the Members of the Adelphi Community, Our region has taken a terrible blow and the impact of the storm continues to take its toll as families return to their homes to survey the damage and begin the very difficult process of rebuilding their lives. This will take weeks, if not months. I want to…

Christopher Veigl, Residential Computer Associate

Our region has taken a terrible blow and the impact of the storm continues to take its toll as families return to their homes to survey the damage and begin the very difficult process of rebuilding their lives.  This will take weeks, if not months.  However, Adelphi worked throughout the storm to ensure that our…

To help ease the burden of those in our area, Adelphi hosted an emergency blood drive with Long Island Blood Services and a goods and supplies donation drive on Saturday, November 3.