More Stops on Your Long Island Summer Road Map

Dear Fellow Panthers,

As the current chair of the Adelphi University Alumni Advisory Council, I'm thrilled to open this month's alumni newsletter.

Since graduating 10 years ago, I still live on Long Island and am a human resources manager at Grassi, an accounting firm on Long Island. As a proud Panther, I love helping Adelphi shine and new generations of students succeed. In addition to chairing the Alumni Advisory Council, I am active in its recruitment efforts and our annual Women’s Leadership Conference. Since I have the opportunity, I urge you to be part of our Alumni Advisory Council, too. You can nominate yourself or another Panther online.

As a lifelong Long Islander, I agree that our summers are special. I often visit Amagansett and Montauk out east and enjoy the natural beauty of our beaches, parks and gardens. If you're on Long Island this summer, why not stroll the stunning Garden City campus and see what's new? Or visit some of our alumni-owned businesses noted below?

Happy summer!

—Adelphi University President Christine M. Riordan was recognized by Long Island Business News and the Long Island Press Power List for her leadership and influence, adding to the numerous honors recognizing her leadership of Adelphi.

—The Adelphi University Board of Trustees welcomed five new members with dynamic business and leadership experience to continue to help the board guide the University through the transformative Momentum 2 strategic plan.

—Adelphi University has received Colleges of Distinction and Phi Theta Kappa honors for its exceptional student support initiatives, programs and postgraduate success.

—Three Adelphi faculty members—Wahiba Abu-Ras, PhD; Katie Laatikainen, PhD; and Nicole Rudolph, PhD—have earned Fulbright honors, bolstering the University’s distinctive academic reputation.

—Four alumni—Paule Pachter ’78, MSW ’79; Stuart Almer, MBA ’85; Maria P. Conzatti ’88, MBA ’90, EdD; and Eric Alexander ’92—were named to the 2023 Long Island Press Power List presented by Schneps Media.

—David Akinyooye ’11 served as the Oklahoma City Thunder head coach during the NBA Summer League. He is entering his ninth season with the Thunder and his fifth as an assistant coach.

—June Griffith Collison ’81, MBA ’84, president and CEO of Dignity Health Community Hospital of San Bernardino (California), was highlighted by a Becker’s Hospital Review feature on women hospital presidents and CEOs.

—Francine Conway MA ’96, PhD ’99, has been appointed chancellor of Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

Multicultural Chapter Summer BBQ
Saturday, August 5, 2023
Join us to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Adelphi University's Multicultural Chapter (MCC) with a family BBQ on the Earle Hall quad from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person, with proceeds supporting MCC’s 20 for 20 Campaign. RSVP by Monday, July 24.

Long Island Summer Social at View Restaurant
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Come to a special gathering of alumni and friends at the spectacular View Restaurant for an evening of food, cocktails and conversation while taking in the breathtaking views of the Great South Bay. Tickets are $25 per person, including an open bar and passed hors d’oeuvres. Registration opens on Monday, July 24. Visit the website for more information.

Adelphi University's 35th Annual Golf Classic
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Adelphi University’s 35th Annual Golf Classic will be held on Thursday, September 21, at the North Hempstead Country Club in Port Washington, New York. This year’s event honors Kristopher Amplo ’00, and all proceeds support our mission of transforming students’ lives.

Spirit Weekend
Friday, October 13, to Sunday, October 15
Come home for Adelphi's seventh annual Spirit Weekend. Join fellow Panthers, families and friends of Adelphi for three days of events at our Garden City campus featuring a Spirit Carnival, 5K and Family Fun Run, Oktoberfest Beer Garden, Casino Night, and reunions.