A weekly digest of Adelphi University in the news.
Faculty/Staff in the News
Breast Cancer Panel
December 7, 2015 | Newsday
Adelphi’s Breast Cancer Panel is featured in the December 10th issue of Newsday on page B2.
Stephen Shore talks about his appointment to the Autism Speaks Board of Directors
December 9, 2015| The Art of Autism
Adelphi Clinical Assistant Professor Stephen Shore speaks about his appointment to the Board of Directors of Autism Speaks and what he plans to achieve in his new position.
40 Under 40 Award
December 9, 2015| Long Island Business News
Adelphi’s Digital Communications Director and Willumstad School of Busness Adjunct Michael Wentz will be honored with the 40 under 40 award by Long Island Business News.
Marist student’s beauty tips a YouTube sensation
December 11, 2015| Poughkeepsie Journal
In an article written by Adelphi junior Lauren Stranieri, Assistant Professor John Drew discusses YouTube celebrities and what they mean for modern media consumers.
Students Strengthen Business Skills
December 11, 2015| Westbury Times
Associate Dean Alan Cooper and participants of the Adelphi Apprentice Challenge discuss the competition. The Adelphi Apprentice Challenge was held on Friday, November 20, with nearly 200 local high school students participating.
Chinatown Oral History Project
December 11, 2015| Epoch Times
Professor Jean Lau Chin on the New York City Chinatown Oral History Project which covers what it is like to grow up in Chinatown during the 1930s, 40s and 50s.
University in the News
Giumentas have long real estate history in Palm Coast
December 7, 2015 | The Daytona Beach News-Journal
Adelphi alumnus Ric Giumenta speaks about Exit Realty First Choice and the Ric Giumenta School of Real Estate which he owns.
Hope and innovation at fifth annual Breast Cancer Summit
December 11, 2015| Garden City News
The Adelphi Breast Cancer Hotline was mentioned in an article about the Fifth Annual Breast Cancer Summit.
Alumni in the News
40 Under 40 Award
December 9, 2015| Long Island Business News
Alumnus and Willumstad Adjunct Cory Morris, Esq. to be honored with the 40 Under 40 Award by Long Island Business News on January 21, 2016.
Eduardo Vilaro Named Artistic Director and Chief Executive Officer of Ballet Hispanico
December 11, 2015| Broadway World
Alumnus Eduardo Vilaro was named the artistic director and CEO of Ballet Hispanico. This role makes Mr. Vilaro as one of the foremost Latino cultural voices in the United States.
Athletics in the News
College Insider: West graduate ‘killing’ it at Adelphi
December 9, 2015 | Journal News
Adelphi volleyball player Mandy Stanislovaitis is highlighted for her record-breaking season with a single-season record for kills with 461 as the Panthers went 27-5 and reached the semifinal round of the NCAA Division II East Regional.
University Arts in the News
December 7, 2015 | Newsday
Adelphi’s Art Faculty Spotlight art exhibition runs through January 10, 2016 exhibiting photography, photograms and mixed media works by three Department of Art and Art History faculty members.
Trevor McQueen Celebrates the Rat Pack at Adelphi University on Friday, December 18
December 9, 2015 | Longisland.com
The Adelphi University Performing Arts Center is proud to present prominent entertainer Trevor McQueen and his band to celebrate the 100th birthday of Frank Sinatra and the 90th birthday of Sammy Davis Jr. on Friday, December 18, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. at the AUPAC’s Concert Hall.
Adelphi’s free staged reading of “A Christmas Carol”
December 11, 2015| Garden City News
The AUPAC will present a live radio-style reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, as part of what has become a holiday tradition.
Adelphi to celebrate Sinatra and Davis
December 11, 2015| The Island Now
Entertainer Trevor McQueen and his band will celebrate the 100th birthday of Frank Sinatra and the 90th birthday of Sammy Davis Jr. in a concert that will take place on December 18 at 2:00 p.m.
Things to Do on Long Island, Dec. 11 to 27, 2015
December 11, 2015| New York Times
The Adelphi Flute Ensemble, Adelphi Jazz Ensemble, Adelphi Opera Theater, Adelphi World Music Ensemble, Trevor McQueen, Adelphi Chorus and Adelphi Vocal Ensemble are listed as Things To Do on Long Island.
The top seven events for the coming week
December 11, 2015| The Island Now
The Adelphi Chorus and Adelphi Vocal Ensemble are designated as two of the top seven events for the coming week.
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