A weekly digest of Adelphi University in the news.
Faculty/Staff in the News
Schwartz: Book Chronicles Year Shea Stadium Was Home To 4 Teams
March 28, 2016 | CBS
Adjunct Brett Topel published When Shea Was Home: The Story of the 1975 Mets, Yankees, Giants, and Jets. The book details how all four teams became co-tenants of the stadium and what the experience was like.
Creating a Sanctuary Within the Chaos: Understanding the Complexity of Childhood Trauma
March 28, 2016 | Association of Mental Health & Wellness
Assistant Professor Laura Quiros to speak on trauma on April 8, 2016. The workshop will focus on the complexity of trauma in children and adolescents that result from social phenomenon and those that are interpersonal in nature.
Village View: SAP Autism at Work Summit succeeds
March 30, 2016 | Mainline Media News
Clinical Assistant Professor Stephen Shore was a speaker at the SAP Autism at Work Summit and discussed his own life-story with autism as a child.
Caroline Kennedy stresses importance of study abroad
March 31, 2016 | Newsday
Adelphi student William Lucano speaks about his study abroad trip to Cuba. Ambassador Caroline Kennedy and State Department officials advocate the importance for global education.
Do This: Long Island Concert & Events March 31–April 6
March 31, 2016 | Long Island Press
Inaugural TEDxAdelphiUniversity hosted by the Center for Health Innovation is a featured Long Island event.
Adelphi Breast Cancer Program Nutrition Forum: Enjoying What’s Good for You
March 31, 2016 | Long Island Exchange
Free nutrition forum discussing how nutrition can be a defense against breast cancer sponsored by the Adelphi Breast Cancer Hotline will take place on May 2, 2016, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
8 Questions with Adelphi University President Christine M. Riordan
April 1, 2016 | Long Island Pulse
President Christine M. Riordan shares how to respond to adversity, what’s next for Adelphi University and more.
TEDx Adelphi University announces speaker line-up
April 1, 2016 | Garden City News
Adelphi will host TEDxAdelphiUniversity, sponsored by our Center for Health Innovation (CHI). The theme of the event is “What If?” It has inspired an impressive lineup of speakers from the Adelphi community.
University in the News
The Full List Of Forbes’ Best Value Schools 2016
March 30, 2016 | Forbes.com
Adelphi University was recognized on Forbes’ Best Value Schools 2016.
Tech Startups invited to pitch investors
March 30, 2016 | Long Island Business News
Adelphi will be co-hosting Pitch Island, a Shark Tank style event on Saturday, April 30, 2016, from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. in the AUPAC.
Adelphi Pride: Proof That People Make The Place
March 30, 2016 | The Odyssey Online
Adelphi University hosted its second annual Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) Festival on March 22. The piece written by Ray Pisacane covers speeches given by student Sam Cannistraci, alumnus Matt Tiberia and an interview with students Jami Glatter and Will Darias.
Alumni in the News
‘Miss Multy Tasck’ Teaches Young Readers About Responsibilities of Mothers in Quirky Comedy
March 28, 2016 | Benzinga
Alumna Laura Spearman published Miss Multy Tasck, which teaches young readers about responsibilities of mothers based on her own personal experiences with her child.
March 31, 2016 | Creative Review
Adelphi alumnus Chuck D helps shoe company Vans celebrate its 50th anniversary by narrating a commercial for the company.
Laura’s Dance & Fitness Studio Wins Bethpage Best of Long Island Award
March 31, 2016 | Press Release Pocket
Alumna Laura Marciano received the Bethpage Best of Long Island Award for Best Zumba Studio of 2016 for her business in Huntington.
Manion begins as Marian University president
April 1, 2016 | Fond du Lac Reporter
Alumnus Andrew P. Manion started his new position as the 16th president of Marian University.
NYCC graduate to deliver Commencement address
April 1, 2016 | Finger Lakes Times
Alumnus Jack M. Barnathan, an award-winning sports doctor and master trainer who has “worked out” with President Obama at the White House and created a national Symposium on Natural Fitness will deliver the Commencement address for the New York Chiropractic College.
April 1, 2016 | Newsday
Vietnam veteran Anthony Quitoni of Mount Sinai will remember fellow soldiers and honor U.S. military heroes at ceremonies.
Athletics in the News
Jacqueline Jahelka
March 28, 2016 | Newsday
Adelphi student Jacqueline Jahelka scored five goals with three assists to lead top-ranked Adelphi over No. 17 Bentley, 13-6
University Arts in the News
Adelphi University Department of Dance Students Perform Work by Lar Lubovitch
March 30, 2016 | Long Island Exchange
The Department of Dance is honored to present a piece by one of America’s most versatile, popular and highly acclaimed choreographers, Lar Lubovitch. Lar’s dances are renowned for their musicality, rhapsodic style and sophisticated formal structures. The Spring Dance Adelphi runs from April 13 to April 17, 2016.
Adelphi University Department of Dance Students Perform Work by Lar Lubovitch
March 30, 2016 | Long Island.com
Adelphi University Department of Dance students to perform well-known work by Lar Lubovitch called Marimba which will run from April 13 to April 17, 2016.
What’s happening on Long Island this weekend
March 31, 2016 | Long Island Herald
AUPAC Die Zauberflote, Picnic and Adelphi Symphony Orchestra are all featured in What’s happening on Long Island this weekend.
Dance Students Perform Work by Lar Lubovitch
March 31, 2016 | NY Metro Parents
The Spring Dance Adelphi starting April 13 is highlighted as a fun Thing to Do. The Department of Dance will present a piece by one of America’s most versatile, popular and highly acclaimed choreographers, Lar Lubovitch. Lar’s dances are renowned for their musicality, rhapsodic style and sophisticated formal structures.
Liarts
April 1, 2016 | Newsday
Picnic and Adelphi Symphony Orchestra, Die Zauberflöte and Music Honors Recital highlighted as entertainment you should see.
The top seven events for the coming week
April 1, 2016 | The Island Now
Adelphi Symphony Orchestra on Friday, April 1 at 8:00 p.m. recognized as an important event happening this week on Long Island.
Shawn Mullins to Perform at Adelphi University on Friday, April 8th, 2016
April 1, 2016 | LongIsland.com
Best known for his Grammy-nominated, No. 1 hit “Lullaby,” singer-songwriter Shawn Mullins will perform on Friday, April 8, 2016.
Things to Do on Long Island, April 2 Through April 10
April 1, 2016 | New York Times
Bregenz Festival’s Die Zauberflöte, Axiom Brass Composition Workshop and Picnic are cultural events listed on New York Times calendar.
Shawn Mullins to Perform at Adelphi University on Friday, April 8
April 1, 2016 | Long Island Exchange
Singer-songwriter Shawn Mullins brings his romantic nature and music to the AUPAC on April 8, 2016.
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