A weekly digest of Adelphi University in the news.
Faculty/Staff in the News
After Sandy upgrades, power stays on during blizzard
February 1, 2016 | Associated Press
Meghan McPherson, assistant director of CHI and adjunct faculty for graduate programs in emergency management on lessons learned from Superstorm Sandy and why the power stayed on for Winter storm Jonas.
What really happened in the O.J. Simpson trial: A refresher for people who were kids in the 90s
February 2, 2016 | Fusion
Professor and Chair of the Department of Communications Paul Thaler reflects on the O.J. Simpson trial as the FX premiere of “The People vs. O.J. Simpson: An American Crime Story” airs.
Sexually-transmitted Zika case confirmed in Texas
February 3, 2016 | FiOS1 News
Academic Director of the Department of Emergency Management K.C. Rondello on the Zika outbreak.
Award-winning poets Randall Horton and Jacqueline Jones LaMon to read at UAlbany, February 16, 2016
February 3, 2016 | realMediaNewswire
Associate Professor Jacqueline Jones LaMon to read from recent works at University at Albany.
Review: A Whirlwind of Delicious Gossip in ‘Sense & Sensibility’
February 5, 2016 | New York Times
Assistant Professor John McDermott’s designed the set for the theatrical adaptation of Sense & Sensibility which opened at the Gym at Judson.
10 tips for stretching research dollars
February 5, 2016 | Nurse.com
College of Nursing and Public Health Dean Patrick Coonan and Associate Dean for Research Jane White on 10 Tips for Stretching Research Dollars.
The Empty Bowls Project Flourishes at Adelphi
February 5, 2016 | LongIsland.com
Ruth S. Ammon School of Education Administrative Assistant Barbara Selva helps Adelphi University to fight hunger on Long Island with the Empty Bowls Project.
February 5, 2016 | Digital Journal
Clinical Assistant Professor Stephen Shore delivers talk to the Shema Kolainu-Hear Our Voices organization.
University in the News
Local frat fasts before Super Bowl, raising money, food for hungry
February 1, 2016 | Long Island Business News
Adelphi Kappa Sigma Super Hungerfest initiative to benefit Island Harvest featured. Chapter President Christian Albano and Island Harvest President/CEO Randi Shubin Dresner interviewed.
VEX Robotics Regional Competition
February 1, 2016 | Wall Street Journal
Adelphi University hosted the VEX Robotics Regional Competition on Page A17.
Students team up to test their skills during the VEX Robotics Competition at Adelphi University
February 1, 2016 | FiOS1 News
For the third year in a row, Adelphi hosted the VEX Robotics Competition.
Adelphi launches supply chain management and neuroscience degrees
February 1, 2016 | Long Island Business News
Adelphi’s new supply chain management and neuroscience degrees featured.
At Adelphi, game jams and dunking robots
February 2, 2016 | InnovateLI
Coverage of the Regional VEX Robotics Competition and Global Game Jam hosted at Adelphi University.
The Empty Bowls Project Flourishes at Adelphi
February 2, 2016 | Long Island Exchange
The Empty Bowls Project to support The Interfaith Nutrition Network. The Adelphi community made more than 150 bowls to help fight hunger on Long Island.
February 2, 2016 | Odyssey
Adelphi political science major Jonathan Sclar provides his opinion on how millennials feel about Donald Trump.
SingStrong Behind-the-Scenes: Stephanie McKenna
February 3, 2016 | Her Campus Adelphi
SingStrong Behind-the-Scenes with Adelphi student and Paws & Rewind member Stephanie McKenna.
I.P. student makes Sword and Shield
February 5, 2016 | Long Island Herald
Adelphi University Inducts its Fifth Class to the Order of the Sword and Shield.
Balancing Work and Cancer: A Forum on March 16th at Adelphi University
February 5, 2016 | Long Island Exchange
Adelphi Breast Cancer Hotline hosts “Balancing Work and Career” on Wednesday, March 16 at 6:00 p.m.
Team of LI Greek All-Stars in “Super” Anti-Hunger Drive
February 5, 2016 | WALK 97.5FM
The 10th Anniversary of Super Hungerfest covered online and highlighted on the radio.
Alumni in the News
4 Questions Every Real Estate Crowd Investor Should Be Asking
February 2, 2016 | Finance Magnates
Alumnus David Behin, co-founder and CEO of CityFunders on four questions every real estate crowd investor should be asking.
February 2, 2016 | Bucks Local News
Alumna and U.S. District Court Judge Cynthia Rufe selected as 2016 Bucks County Women’s History Month Award recipient.
Four Schreiber Teams Conference Champs
February 3, 2016 | Port Washington News
Alumna Elizabeth Eickelberg wins her first championship as assistant coach of the Four Schreiber High School boys and girls winter track and field.
Dr. Jackie Nealon Appointed CIA’s VP of Enrollment Management
February 5, 2016 | FSR Magazine
The Culinary Institute of America has appointed Jacquelyn (Jackie) Nealon as the college’s vice president of enrollment management.
RTR Technologies names new VP of Sales
February 5, 2016 | RailwayAge Magazine
RTR Technologies names new VP of Sales, alumnus Kevin Clyne.
February 5, 2016 | Pharmiweb.com
Alumnus Leonard Achan, RN, MA, ANP, has been appointed Chief Innovation Officer and Senior Vice President of Innovation and Business Development at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.
Athletics in the News
February 2, 2016 | The LoHud Yankees Blog
Adelphi student Brian Jennings is the founder of Correspondent Cocktail, a modest WordPress blog covering all angles of NY sports and pop culture at large.
University Arts in the News
Meet SingStrong’s Jonathan Minkoff!
February 1, 2016 | Her Campus Adelphi
One-on-one with the executive producer of SingStrong, Jonathan Minkoff. AUPAC will be the location of SingStrong New York from February 5-7, 2016.
A cappella festival, SingStrong, at Adelphi University
February 2, 2016 | Newsday
Executive Producer of SingStrong Jonathan Minkoff and Adelphi Paws & Rewind co-founder Stephanie McKenna interviewed.
SingStrong
February 2, 2016 | Newsday
SingStrong New York at Adelphi University Performing Arts Center is one of the 10 Top Things to Do this Week on Long Island on Page E14-E15.
A Raisin in the Sun
February 2, 2016 | Newsday
Screening of “A Raisin in the Sun” highlighted as a Black History Month event.
February 2, 2016 | Long Island Herald
The 11th SingStrong Music Festival comes to the AUPAC from February 5-7, 2016.
SingStrong New York
February 3, 2016 | News12 Long Island
SingStrong New York Festival at Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (AUPAC) featured four times on air.
Things to Do on Long Island, Feb. 6 Through Feb. 14
February 5, 2016 | New York Times
Nellie McKay at AUPAC is the top entertainment event featured in the New York Times calendar.
6 Can’t Miss Events This Week on Long Island
February 5, 2016 | Long Island Pulse
The staff of Long Island Pulse named SingStrong New York A Cappella Festival as one of the 6 Can’t Miss Events This Week on Long Island.
Do This: Long Island Concerts & Events February 4 – February 10
February 5, 2016 | Long Island Press
Join the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center for SingStrong New York A Cappella Festival from February 5-7, 2016.
Singer – songwriter to perform at Adelphi
February 5, 2016 | Garden City News
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Nellie McKay comes to AUPAC on Friday, February 12, 2016.
Adelphi University Presents Looking Through: Photography, Race & Identity
February 5, 2016 | Long Island Herald
Adelphi University Presents Looking Through: Photography, Race & Identity.
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