A weekly digest of Adelphi University in the news.
Faculty/Staff in the News
Center for Health Innovation at Adelphi University
November 3, 2015 | American Public Health Association
The Adelphi Center for Health Innovation video was shared at the APHA Annual Meeting. The center works directly with communities, schools and local health departments to improve health in the region.
Farmworker conditions in Hudson Valley discussed at Culinary event
November 3, 2015 | Poughkeepsie Journal
Adelphi Associate Professor Margaret Gray was part of a panel discussion on farmworker conditions at the Culinary Institute of America. Gray explored conditions surrounding area farm workers in her book Labor and the Locavore: The Making of a Comprehensive Food Ethic and interviewed Hudson Valley farm workers and farmers as part of her research.
November 5, 2015 | Newsday
Adelphi Biology Professor Benjamin Weeks speaks about new DNA research and how the double helix copies itself. This understanding provides new insights on mutations and cancer.
Fresh Outlook
November 6, 2015 | Fresh Outlook
Jacqueline R. Olvera, assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology & Sociology will be on the Emmy Award-winning program Fresh Outlook to talk about immigration issues on Saturday, November 7.
Community Club hosts presentation on Southern India
November 6, 2015 | Garden City News
Associate Professor Rakesh Gupta spoke about Southern India at the Garden City Community meeting on November 4. He showed photographs and shared travel experiences from his frequent trips to India. Originally from northern India, Professor Gupta has traveled to the country for business and for pleasure. For the past several years, he has returned to India twice a year and has visited 17 of its 29 states via plane, train, elephant and camel.
November 6, 2015 | CBS
Hillary Rutter and Breast Cancer Hotline volunteer Kristine Dilullo discuss body image after breast cancer. Many survivors have identified with recent comments made by actress Angelina Jolie regarding increased self-consciousness after surgery.
Family and Children ThanksGiving Ball
November 6, 2015 | Garden City Life
President Christine M. Riordan will be honored by the Family & Children’s Association at its ThanksGiving Ball on November 19. In addition to funding the FCA’s annual scholarship fund, Adelphi University also contributes skilled interns and training programs for FCA staff.
University in the News
No. 82: Broken engagements, cars for kids and what’s eating David Calone
November 3, 2015 | InnovateLI
Adelphi University “Makes it a Million” initiative mentioned. Because of the filtered-water stations on campus, one million plastic bottles have been saved from ending up in landfills where they could have remained for up to 1,000 years.
Drury student gains skills she hopes to use in home country
November 3, 2015 | Springfield News-Leader
Jasmine Chuah from Drury University invited an Adelphi professor to participate in a conference. Chauh is only 19 and has been in the United States for less than two years, yet she planned the entire conference that focused on helping others, service and leadership.
2016 Military Friendly Schools
November 5, 2015 | Victory Media
Adelphi University has been rated a Military Friendly School for its leading programs for veterans, members of the Armed Forces leaving military service and military spouses. The school is considered a yellow ribbon school and is currently ranked number 45 in the country.
Adelphi Breast Cancer Program: Life Change and Breast Cancer- Where Does Spirituality Fit In
November 6, 2015 | Long Island Exchange
Adelphi Breast Cancer Hotline to offer free spirituality workshop on December 10. A panel of religious leaders will discuss how spirituality impacts a diagnosis of breast cancer or serious illness.
Meet the 2015-2016 Pre-service NYSATA BOT Representatives
Fall 2015 | New York State Art Teachers Association
Current BFA in art education student Lisa Pastore serves as a Board of Trustee on the New York State Art Teachers Association.
Alumni in the News
November 3, 2015 | Rome Sentinel
Adelphi alumnus Frank R. Anderson is unopposed for his bid for a fourth term as the Fifth Ward’s rep on the Rome Common Council in NY. Before serving on the council he served on the Rome City School Board from 2007 to 2009 and earned his legal assistant certification at Adelphi.
November 3, 2015 | Women Working
Adelphi alumna Eileen McDonnell, president, chairwoman and CEO of Penn Mutual shares her finance and insurance strategies for each generation; the Millenials, Gen X and the Baby Boomers.
November 6, 2015 | Garden City News
Alumnus John Ellis Kordes delivered a talk at Adelphi on the history of flight presented by the Friends of the Adelphi University Library. The well-known historian covered the early history of aviation in Garden City.
University Arts in the News
Enjoy Broadway Back Together at Adelphi University on November 21
November 3, 2015 | LongIsland.com
Adelphi’s Department of Music is proud to present Broadway Back Together on Saturday, November 21, at 8:00 p.m. on the Westermann Stage of the Concert Hall at AUPAC. Featuring Robin de Jesús, Mandy Gonzalez, Marcus Paul James and Adam Pascal performing the music that made theatrical magic for generations.
Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center Presents: Angels in America: Millennium Approaches
November 3, 2015 | Long Island Exchange
As part of their season of Pulitzer Prize-winning plays, Adelphi’s AUPAC presents Angels in America: Millennium Approaches from Tuesday, November 10 to Sunday, November 15 in the Olmsted Theatre. The ambitious play focuses on the themes of politics, sex and religion.
World-Renowned Paul Taylor 2 Dance Company to Perform at Adelphi on November 14
November 3, 2015 | LongIsland.com
The world-renowned Paul Taylor 2 Dance Company to perform at Adelphi on November 14, at 8:00 p.m. in the Dance Theatre at AUPAC. The company will perform their new work Cascade and also Ruins and Esplanade.
Adelphi Symphony Orchestra Conducted by Grammy-Nominated Christopher Lyndon-Gee on November 13
November 3, 2015 | Long Island Exchange
The Adelphi Symphony Orchestra conducted by Grammy-nominated Christopher Lyndon-Gee will perform on November 13, at 8:00 p.m. on the Westermann Stage of the Concert Hall. The program will consist of the best by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Family Programming Returns to Adelphi with Pinkalicious, The Musical on November 14
November 3, 2015 | LongIsland.com
Family programming returns to Adelphi with Pinkalicious, The Musical on Saturday, November 14 at 2:00 p.m. on the Westermann Stage in the Concert Hall. The play tells the story based on the book by Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann of Pinkalicious, who can’t stop eating pink cupcakes.
Adelphi Symphony Orchestra Conducted by Grammy-Nominated Christopher Lyndon-Gee on November 13
November 5, 2015 | LongIsland.com
Adelphi University is proud to present the Symphony Orchestra conducted by Grammy-nominated Christopher Lyndon-Gee on November 13, at 8:00 p.m. on the Westermann Stage of the Concert Hall. The program will consist of the best by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center Presents: Angels in America: Millennium Approaches
November 5, 2015 | LongIsland.com
Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center is pleased to present the powerful and engaging Pulitzer Prize-winning play Angels in America: Millennium Approaches, written by playwright Tony Kushner and directed by Adelphi Associate Professor Maggie Lally. This production features the students of the department of theatre and will run from Tuesday, November 10 to Sunday, November 15 in the Olmsted Theatre located at AUPAC.
Adelphi University Presents Here and Gone: Excerpts From the University Art Collection
November 5, 2015 | LongIsland.com
Here and Gone: Excerpts from the University Art Collection will be exhibiting gems from the Adelphi University Art Collection. Be sure to come often, as a new succession of treasures will be on view each week. The works will be on view in the Performing Arts Center second floor gallery through December 23, 2015.
Adelphi University Presents Here And Gone: Excerpts From The University Art Collection
November 5, 2015 | Long Island Exchange
Adelphi University presents Here and Gone: Excerpts from the University Art Collection. The exhibit will run through December 23, 2015 and will be exhibiting gems from the Adelphi University Art Collection.
What’s happening on Long Island this weekend
November 5, 2015 | Long Island Herald
Film screening at Adelphi University of the Zurich Opera House production of the Rossini Opera on November 7 highlighted.The cost is $20.
Famed vocal ensemble to perform at AUPAC
November 5, 2015 | The Island Now
World-renowned vocal ensemble amarcord will be performing on Sunday, November 8, at 4:00 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center. The group brings to AUPAC their “Restless” Love program, which includes a rich selection of rarely heard Italian madrigals, German songs from the group’s home in Leipzig and a unique collection of folk songs from around the world, including the Philippines.
Adelphi Symphony plays Mozart Nov. 13
November 5, 2015 | The Island Now
The Adelphi Symphony Orchestra, which brings together University students to play alongside their professors and some of the area’s finest orchestral instrumentalists, will take place on Friday, November 13, at 8:00 p.m. on the Westermann Stage of the Concert Hall. Don’t miss out on the all-Mozart program.
LIArts
November 6, 2015 | Newsday
The AUPAC student production of Tony Kushner’s Pulitzer prize-winning epic, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches, was highlighted in the LIArts section of Newsday.
Do This: Long Island Concerts & Events November 5 – 11
November 6, 2015 | Long Island Press
The AUPAC production of Angels in America: Millennium Approaches and the performance by world-renowned vocal ensemble amarcord named to Do This: Long Island Concerts & Events list.
LIArts
November 6, 2015 | Newsday
AUPAC’s Zurich Opera House production of Gioachino Rossini’s Le Comte Ory highlighted.
The top seven events for the coming week
November 6, 2015 | The Island Now
One of the top seven events for the coming week include Zurich Opera House’s Le Comte Ory on November 7 at AUPAC.
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