A weekly digest of Adelphi University in the news.
Faculty/Staff in the News
Big Thinking: College Transfer Season: 7 Tips for a Smooth Transition
April 11, 2016 | Newsday
Executive Director of University Admissions Kristen E. Capezza on how to transfer successfully and essential tips on how to stay focused in college on page H9 in the Sunday, April 10 edition of Newsday.
Relay for Life
April 11, 2016 | News12 Long Island
Adelphi’s Relay for Life ran five times total from April 8-9 and Senior Associate Director in Student Financial Services and keynoter Debra Evans was interviewed on News12 Long Island.
Adelphi Relay for Life
April 11, 2016 | FiOS1 News
Adelphi’s Relay for Life raised $68,680.10. Student leader Meagan MacBride and keynoter Debra Evans were interviewed by FiOS1 News.
Adelphi University Inaugurates Its First Woman President, Christine M. Riordan
April 12, 2016 | National Video Journalist Network
Adelphi’s Presidential Inauguration of its first woman president in its 120 year history, Christine M. Riordan, aired on MyLITV on FiOS1 News.
University in the News
American Kinesiology Association Masters Scholar for 2016
April 11, 2016 | American Kinesiology Association
Exercise science student Ryan Page was selected as an American Kinesiology Association Masters Scholar for 2016. The award honors a select number of students whose academic and leadership records are distinctive.
Psychic medium Robert E. Hansen to perform at Adelphi University
April 11, 2016 | Digital Journal
Psychic and medium Robert E. Hansen will be performing at Adelphi University on Sunday, May 15, 2016. The live event will explore the after death communication process as well as prove that “love never ends”.
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
April 12, 2016 | FiOS1 News
FiOS1 Pi Lambda Phi’s Walk a Mile in Her Shoes will be featured on Push Pause: Thursday, April 14, 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m.; Friday, April 15, 11:00 a.m.; Saturday, April 16, 3:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 17, 12:30 p.m.
April 13, 2016 | InnovateLI
Adelphi students have interned at one of the top full-service marketing communications agencies Zimmerman/Edelson.
From Garden City and Adelphi, promoting Sanders from here to France
April 15, 2016 | Garden City News
Adelphi student Michael Nicholas is volunteering for Bernie Sanders’ campaign field office in Garden City and speaks passionately about his choice in the upcoming election.
April 15, 2016 | News 12 Long Island
Adelphi student Kindeya Chiaro talks to News12 about her excitement voting for the first time for a president and about Bernie Sanders.
Newsday wins LI press club award for ‘zombie house’ series
April 15, 2016 | Newsday
The Delphian clinched best collegiate newspaper by the Press Club of Long Island.
Nutrition forum: Enjoying what’s good for you
April 15, 2016 | Garden City News
Nutrition experts and a chef will discuss the benefits of a cancer-fighting diet at a free forum sponsored by the Adelphi Breast Cancer Hotline on Monday, May 2. Clinical Associate Professor Diane Dembicki to speak at the forum.
Alumni in the News
The legacy of ‘Rent’: Performing Larson’s musical on the Farm
April 11, 2016 | The Stanford Daily
Ram’s Head Theatrical Society, Stanford’s oldest and largest theatrical organization, has been abuzz with talk of their upcoming production of Adelphi alumnus Jonathan Larson’s RENT.
Staff Director at St. Christopher’s to be Honored
April 12, 2016 | HVNN.com
Alumna Rachelle Karmin, director of quality improvement and behavior management at St. Christopher’s, Inc. in Dobbs Ferry to be recognized as a “Front-Line Hero” by New York Nonprofit Media. To be recognized, one must be a committed, innovative, leader and advocate for change in New York.
Randolph theater alums make magic and score film honors
April 12, 2016 | Randolph Reporter
Alumna Andrea Bertola Shaw is the artistic director for Mae Day, a suspenseful, action-packed short reaping accolades about two thieves whose mansion heist runs amok when they encounter the wrong young woman.
McNamara, Sullivan on the mound with minor-league teams
April 13, 2016 | silive.com
Alumnus Dillon McNamara, who has previously played for the Charleston RiverDogs, has been assigned to the Tampa Yankees of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League.
Weiss runs for re-election to Indian River County hospital board
April 15, 2016 | TCPalm
Indian River County Hospital District trustee and alumnus Michael Weiss has filed paperwork to seek re-election on the board. Weiss received his master’s degree in organic chemistry from Adelphi.
University Arts in the News
Things to Do on Long Island, April 9 Through April 17
April 11, 2016 | New York Times
Chamber Orchestra of New York will be at AUPAC on Saturday, April 16 is highlighted in Things to Do on Long Island for this week.
What’s happening on Long Island this weekend
April 13, 2016 | Long Island Herald
Spring Dance Adelphi from April 13-17 and La Damnation de Faust on April 17 is highlighted in What’s happening on Long Island this weekend.
Adelphi to present ‘The Shadow Box’
April 15, 2016 | The Island Now
As part of their season of Pulitzer Prize-winning plays, the Department of Theatre at Adelphi University Performing Arts Center will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Shadow Box written by playwright Michael Cristofer and directed by Dave Groom.
Things to Do on Long Island, April 16 Through April 24
April 15, 2016 | New York Times
The Chamber Orchestra of New York on April 16 at AUPAC listed as one of the top Things to Do on Long Island for this week.
Chamber Orchestra of New York
April 15, 2016 | Newsday
Chamber Orchestra of New York will play a movie-themed concert at Adelphi is featured on page B26 in liarts in Newsday.
Spring Dance Adelphi
April 15, 2016 | Newsday
Spring Dance Adelphi, Adelphi Student Composer and La Damnation de Faust are highlighted in the Newsday entertainment section.
Chamber Orchestra returns to Adelphi
April 15, 2016 | Garden City News
Adelphi University Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce that the acclaimed Chamber Orchestra of New York will return on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at 7:30 p.m. on the Westermann Stage of the Concert Hall to perform music from the movies.
April 15, 2016 | LI Herald
The acclaimed Chamber Orchestra of New York will be performing music from the movies on the Westermann Stage of the Concert Hall at Adelphi University on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.
The top seven events for the coming week
April 15, 2016 | LI Herald
The Adelphi Department of Dance will present a piece by one of America’s most highly acclaimed choreographers, Lar Lubovitch.
For further information, please contact:
Todd Wilson
Strategic Communications Director
p – 516.237.8634
e – twilson@adelphi.edu