A weekly digest of Adelphi University in the news.
Faculty/Staff in the News
Renowned artist killed when motorcycle slams into him near his home
January 19, 2016 | New York Post
Adelphi Art and Art History Professor Emeritus Tom McAnulty passed away due to head trauma in an accident near his home in the Upper West Side.
Man Killed in W. 96th St. Motorcycle Crash Was Sculptor and Art Professor
January 19, 2016 | DNAinfo
Adelphi Professor Emeritus Tom McAnulty passed away due to head trauma caused by an accident near his home. McAnulty taught art and art history and was passionate about his teaching.
UWS Sculptor Fatally Run Over By Man On Motorcycle
January 19, 2016 | Gothamists
Professor Emeritus Tom McAnulty who taught art and art history at Adelphi passed away from an accident near his home.
Award-winning Boston Modern Orchestra Project to perform Bach-inspired work
January 19, 2016 | NewBostonPost
Adelphi University Professor Paul Moravec has written a piece for the Boston Modern Orchestra Project which will be performing on January 22 at Jordan Hall in Boston.
See the sweetness of black boys
January 19, 2016 | New York Daily News
Senior Adelphi Adjunct Faculty Kirkland Vaughans co-wrote a piece for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to reflect on the strides America has made since his death and acknowledge the long road ahead to eliminate inherent racial discrimination focusing on the treatment of black adolescents.
Wall Street sell-off a ‘gut check’ for LI investors, observers say
January 19, 2016 | Newsday
Adelphi Clinical Assistant Professor Robert Goldberg speaks about the stock market turmoil and how global and domestic forces are combining to pressure stocks and forcing a gut check for investors.
Survey: Digital devices take toll on eye sight
January 19, 2016 | News12 Long Island
Reporter Christine Insinga talked to Adelphi students about how digital eye strain affects their health.
Empty Bowls
January 19, 2016 | FiOS1 News
Adelphi Administrative Assistant Barbara Selva and many faculty, students and staff members participated in the Empty Bowls Project Fundraiser. The purpose of the fundraiser is to help fight hunger. More than 150 ceramic bowls were created and will be sold for $5 a bowl.
Toy Drive
January 19, 2016 | Long Island Business News
Public Relations Professionals of Long Island (PRPLI) headed by president Kali Chan held a toy drive to benefit Adults & Children with Learning and Developmental Disabilities, Inc. (ACLD).
Tributes Pour In for Beloved Sculptor and Art Professor Killed in New York
January 20, 2016 | artnetnews
Tributes from students pour in for Adelphi Art Professor Tom McAnulty who passed away from head trauma due to an accident near his home.
Quiz: What Kind of Clutter Do You Keep?
January 20, 2016 | TakePart
Adelphi Assistant Professor Michael Moore is feature in the article about the hoarding behaviors we develop when stressed, how to declutter our homes and the kinds of clutter we keep.
University in the News
Workshop: Advancing the Treatment of Adolescent Eating Disorders: The BITE Approach
January 20, 2016 | PRLog
The Suffolk County Psychological Association will hold a workshop on Advancing the Treatment of Adolescent Eating Disorders: the BITE Approach at the Adelphi Hauppauge Education and Conference Center. The presenter will be Dina Hirsch, Ph.D. a senior psychologist at the Eating Disorders Center at Cohen Children’s Medical Center.
Networking Meeting
January 20, 2016 | Newsday
The Long Island Advancement of Small Business will hold its networking meeting at the Adelphi Hauppauge Education and Conference Center on January 20.
Adelphi University Hosts Most Physically Educated Competition
January 21, 2016 | Long Island Exchange
Adelphi University hosts Most Physically Educated Competition with students and teachers from 15 Nassau County high schools who competed in various events while learning how to sustain a physically active lifestyle post-graduation.
Adelphi University Inducts its Fifth Class to the Order of the Sword and Shield
January 21, 2016 | NewsLI
Adelphi University inducts its fifth class to the Order of the Sword and Shield. The Order of the Sword and Shield (OSS) is the first national academic and professional honor society dedicated exclusively to homeland security, intelligence, and all protective security disciplines.
Adelphi University Inducts its Fifth Class to the Order of the Sword and Shield
January 21, 2016 | LongIsland.com
Adelphi University inducts its fifth class to the Order of the Sword and Shield, which is the first national academic and professional honor society dedicated to homeland security, intelligence, and all protective services disciplines.
CNN national correspondent to speak at Adelphi
January 22, 2016 | Garden City News
Adelphi University is proud to announce that John King, CNN’s chief national correspondent will deliver the William E. Simon Lecture in American Civilization and Values lecture on Wednesday, February 24, at 7:00 p.m. in the Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom of the Ruth S. Harley University Center.
Adelphi University Hosts Most Physically Educated Competition
January 22, 2016 | Longisland.com
Adelphi University hosted the Most Physically Educated Competition which involved students and teachers from local high schools competing in events while learning how to live an active lifestyle in the future.
Alumni in the News
My Turn: ‘Adelphi Girls’ are ‘Friends Forever’
January 19, 2016 | Newsday
Sharing a connection, the alumnae known as ‘Adelphi Girls’ Barbara, Debbi, Carol and Laurette are ‘Friends Forever’ and continue to share the bond they forged at Adelphi University.
Review: A ‘Mother Courage’ Deployed to Africa
January 20, 2016 | The New York Times
Adelphi alumna Mirirai Sithole receives rave reviews for her performance as Kattrin in Mother Courage and Her Children.
Health Literacy in Nursing Textbook Receives 3rd Place in AJN Book of the Year Award
January 20, 2016 | 12news
Adelphi alumna Terri Ann Parnell’s book Health Literacy in Nursing: Providing Person-Centered Care, recently received third place in the Nursing Management and Leadership category of the American Journal of Nursing 2015 Book of the Year Award.
January 22, 2016 | CNN Money
Adelphi alumna Maria A. Grasso has been named Chair of United Way of Long Island’s Board of Directors. Grasso. She received an M.B.A. from Adelphi University in 1989 and was named Outstanding Executive by the University in 2011.
Pezzulo hired by Glens Falls firm
January 22, 2016 | Poststar.com
Adelphi alumnus Ryan P. Pezzulo has been hired by FitzGerald Morris Baker Firth P.C. as associate attorney in the firm’s litigation practice group. He received his B.A. from Adelphi University in 2011.
Frances L. Kiperman is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional
January 22, 2016 | Sys-Con Media
Adelphi alumna Frances L. Kiperman has been recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional. Kiperman owns and operates two businesses, one specializing in the manufacturing of heat transfers and printed apparel/sportswear as well as Healthy Transformations, Inc./DBA Kiperman Studios specializing in graphic design, fine art, and jewelry design.
Athletics in the News
COLLEGES: Stoughton’s Heather Jacobs has turned Adelphi into a winner
January 20, 2016 | WickedLocal.com
Head coach of the Adelphi women’s basketball team Heather Jacobs is featured for her success. Now in her sixth season at Adelphi, Jacobs has built a winning program as the Panthers reached the NCAA Division II tournament the past two seasons.
University Arts in the News
January 19, 2016 | LongIsland.com
Singer and acclaimed performer Nellie McKay makes her Adelphi University Performing Arts Center debut on February 12 and will be showcasing different genres such as jazz to rap and disco to funk.
January 21, 2016 | Long Island Exchange
Singer and acclaimed performer Nellie McKay makes will perform genres from jazz to rap and disco to funk. The show at the AUPAC will take place on Friday, February 12, at 7:30 p.m.
Things to Do on Long Island, Jan. 23 Through Jan. 31
January 22, 2016 | The New York Times
Adelphi University will be screening the film “A Raisin in the Sun” on February 2 for free at the Performing Arts Center.
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