News at Adelphi

A glimpse into the professional achievements of Derner doctoral students throughout the 2011-2012 academic year.

The Student Action Committee (SAC) at Derner aims to enhance the student learning environment.

Doctoral psychology student Laura Shapiro, M.A. interviews Dean Jacques Barber, Ph.D.

Derner's Doctoral Program has changed to enhance student preparedness for internship and professional practice.

If you believe your organization’s Board of Directors is among the best performers in the past year, share their story by entering the 2013 Brooke W. Mahoney Award for Outstanding Board Leadership. Applications are due by December 7, 2012 at 5:00 pm.  The winning organization will receive a $5,000 award. » Application Form   As…

The Alliance for Global Good announced the four recipients of grants from the inaugural round of its Innovation Fund. The Innovation Fund is designed to help medium-sized U.S.-based nonprofits develop mission-relevant social finance mechanisms as part of their approach both to their own revenue needs and to the sustainability of programs that address the mission and problem-solving…

NPCC announced the six finalists for the 2012 New York Community Trust-New York Magazine Nonprofit Excellence Awards. The Awards program encourages excellent management and governance practices by nonprofits and honors management excellence among the large and diverse nonprofit communities of New York City, Long Island and Westchester. Finalists are recognized for outstanding management practices rather than program…

Lifepoint Solutions created the Financial Dashboard / Scorecard as a tool for nonprofit executives who want a financial management tool.   This dashboard tracks key metrics to watch. The spreadsheet contains a template and a completed example.  » Download Now As seen in the October 2012 issue of LeadTime. For further information, please contact: Todd Wilson Strategic Communications…

Here is a link to a recent webinar by Nonprofit Webinars where experts discuss how LinkedIn could be used as a tool that boards, executives, and staff could use to: Enhance your nonprofit’s brand image Increase your visibility with keywords Research potential major donors Meet potential board members Build long-term relationships  » View the Webinar As seen in the…

A key board responsibility is to maintain financial accountability of their organization. Board members act as trustees of the organization’s assets and must exercise good financial governance practices so that the organization remains sustainable. A recentBridgespan publication gives an outline on how board members can fulfill their role as fiduciaries. » View and download As seen…

by France Fan ’14, biology major Don’t become a victim of identity theft—protect yourself. Sure, technology has made it easier, faster, and more convenient to connect to information, but our dependence on the Internet also makes us more vulnerable to information security threats. This October marks the ninth year of National Cyber Security Awareness Month,…

Welcome to the new site for the Office of Information Technology at Adelphi. What’s changed? We’ve reorganized how you navigate the site so that whether you’re a student, alumnus, faculty member, administrator, or staff member, you’ll be able to easily connect to the services that are relevant to your role at the University. In addition,…

Jim Hagedorn, CEO of The Scotts Company LLC, will deliver the Hagedorn Lecture on Corporate Social Responsibility at Adelphi University on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at 6:00 p.m.

Won the Brave New Voices Youth Poetry Slam and New York Knicks Poetry Slam.

Adelphi University Student Activities Board is holding its first lecture series for the semester featuring TLC’s Little People Big World star Matthew Roloff on September 26, 2012, at the Performing Arts Center (AUPAC) Concert Hall, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. Well-known as an inspiring figure, Roloff will talk about overcoming challenges, crafting destiny and…

Co-founder of F360, he spearheaded commercial production for leading brands, including Nike and Lucasfilm.

From Social Work major from the Bronx to an attorney for New York State.

Adelphi University President Robert A. Scott announced on September 24 at a campus-wide celebration that The Campaign for Adelphi University: Building Adelphi’s Future One Story at a Time, the first-ever comprehensive fundraising campaign in its 116-year history, raised $58.5 million, and surpassed its original target goal of $56 million, thanks to the generosity of more…

During his career as a social worker, Jeffrey brought his love for dogs to his work.

Adelphi recognized by The Education Trust as a “Top 25 Gainers in Hispanic Student Graduation Rates Among Private Institutions” in their “Advancing to Completion: Increasing degree attainment by improving graduation rates and closing gaps for Hispanic students”–Report Released September 20, 2012 Adelphi University Statement on this Recognition The Education Trust’s spotlight on our students’ accomplishments affirms…

On June 15, more than 180 regional business, government and nonprofit leaders gathered at Adelphi University to attend the Long Island Meta-Leadership Summit for Preparedness. Presented in a unique partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the CDC Foundation, the Harvard School of Public Health, the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and the…

Adelphi University is proud to announce that Dr. Sean C. Feeney will deliver The Robert and Augusta Finkelstein Memorial Lecture on “Accountability in the Age of Pearson: Advocating for What Works in Schools.” The event will take place on Tuesday, October 30, 2012, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom in…

Clayton Westermann honored with the President’s Medal of Merit, not only for his exemplary service and inspirational teaching.

The Adelphi University Center for Career Development announced Mahnoor Misbah ’14 as the first Community Fellow of the Year award recipient during its Annual Community Fellows Breakfast held on August 30, 2012. Through the Community Fellows Program (CFP), Adelphi undergraduate students have the opportunity to get trained and paid for completing a 10-week summer internship…

Adelphi University is proud to announce that Timothy P. Burton, senior vice president and treasurer of the University, will be honored in Long Island Business News’ CFO of the Year Awards program. Mr. Burton was nominated for the award by Adelphi University President Robert A. Scott. Mr. Burton and 26 other awardees will be recognized…

On September 13, 2012, Adelphi University continues “The President’s Series on Critical Issues” presented by Adelphi President Robert A. Scott with guest speaker Caroline Roan, Vice President of Corporate Responsibility and Reputation at Pfizer, Inc. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, will take place at 8:30 a.m. in the Thomas Dixon…

Adelphi University is pleased to announce that Dr. Jean Lau Chin, professor in the Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies has completed a project on women and leadership for the Gender Studies Program at Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)  through the internationally renowned Fulbright Specialists Program. The Fulbright Specialists Program, created in 2000 to…

The Office of Information Technology wants you to have a great fall semester at Adelphi University. To improve the wide range of services we provide, IT has made several upgrades to the technology available for your use: AU2Go Mobile Students will be able to go mobile this semester when submitting course/instructor evaluations. Instructions will be…

On October 12, 2012, world-renowned musician and performance artist Laurie Anderson comes to Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center (AUPAC) in Dirtday!, a piece reflecting contemporary America. The evening’s program, which begins at 8:00 p.m. in the Concert Hall, will feature electric violin, keyboards and electronics. The show will combine conventional and nonconventional instrumentals with electronic…

The Adelphi University Exhibitions Program is honored to present an exclusive one-week exhibition featuring select works by Edgar Degas (1834-1917), Henri Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901), and Auguste Rodin (1840-1917). The works are on generous loan from the Adele and Herbert J. Klapper collection. Lautrec, Degas, Rodin: Selections From The Adele And Herbert J. Klapper Collection will be…