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Dear Friend,
As the only child of academically mobile parents, I grew up in conference rooms around the globe. I had just turned 18 when I arrived on Adelphi's bucolic campus. A memorable day spent with Dean Richard Garner, PhD, of the Honors College reaffirmed my commitment to attend Adelphi. During that visit, the faculty took the time to listen to me as an adult, showing a true investment in my success. It felt like Adelphi was choosing me as much as I was choosing it.
During my time at Adelphi, I sought to find my own ground and immerse myself in the campus community. I lived on campus and participated in the Works-in-Process film club and briefly worked on The Delphian. Today, I am the executive director of University Alliance Ruhr, a U.S. not-for-profit consortium of the three largest public universities in Germany's Ruhr region.
I joined the Adelphi University Alumni Advisory Council (AUAAC) to give back to a community that has had such a profound impact on my personal and professional development. Serving on the council allows me to contribute to the continued growth and success of the University, support current students and help foster a strong alumni network. I am enthusiastic about leveraging my experiences and connections to benefit Adelphi and our community.
I'm excited to introduce you to my fellow AUAAC members below and I hope you'll enjoy reading this month's alumni newsletter.
Go, Panthers!
Priya Nayar ’05
Alumni Advisory Council Member
#StayGold
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OUR ALUMNI ADVISORY COUNCIL
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We are thrilled to welcome 12 extraordinary new members to our Alumni Advisory Council: Josh Blumenthal, MA ’09; Leonard Bruno ’11, MS ’14, CAGS ’17; Judy Collins, MA ’05, PhD; Jaimie Fitzgerald ’14; Danielle Gaudio-Lalehzar ’89, MA ’90; Travis Hill ’13; Eu'nice McCoy ’14; Priya Nayar ’05; Alan Rothstein ’73, DPM; Morgan Russell ’08, MBA ’19; Natasha-Kathleen Spanopoulos ’11, MBA ’22; and Mikhail Stoliarov ’06. With the addition of these passionate Panthers, our Council now comprises 25 dedicated leaders. They will partner with University Alumni Relations to create innovative plans and strategies to keep our alumni community connected, engaged and thriving.
MEET THE COUNCIL >
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE CAN'T-MISS EVENTS
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Summer Social at Louie's
Tuesday, August 13
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Port Washington, New York
Join alumni and friends at Louie's Prime Steak & Seafood for delicious food, cocktails and great conversations ... and a beautiful water view.
JOIN US >
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NY Mets vs. NY Yankees
Tuesday, July 23
7:05 p.m.
Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
Catch the third game in the summer Subway Series: Adelphi alumni are eligible for tickets at a discounted rate, which includes a $20 concession credit.
SECURE YOUR SPOT >
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24th Annual President's Gala
Saturday, September 21
6:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
The Garden City Hotel, Garden City
This year's annual gala in support of student scholarships will celebrate the members of our Million Dollar Round Table and unveil The Momentum Campaign: Extraordinary Impact.
RSVP >
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Spirit Weekend 2024
All Alumni Brunch and Spirit Awards
Saturday, September 28
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Ruth S. Harley University Center Ballroom
Come to our beautiful Garden City campus for this year's Spirit Weekend, including the annual alumni brunch. Enjoy food and drinks, exciting giveaways, and special alumni awards and honors.
REGISTER TODAY >
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Spirit Weekend 2024
Greek Life Alumni Celebration
Saturday, September 28
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Ruth S. Harley University Center,
Room 201
Spirit Weekend will also include a memorable Greek alumni celebration where lifelong bonds are rekindled and Adelphi pride shines. Let's honor our shared history and enduring connections.
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ALUMNI-OWNED BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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We are excited to share this directory of Adelphi University alumni-owned and affiliated businesses. We encourage all of our alumni to check out these businesses and use the directory to network with fellow alumni.
VIEW THE FULL DIRECTORY >
To have your company considered for inclusion, please complete the Alumni Small-Business Submission Form.
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Destination Unknown Beer Company
Bradley Finn ’13 co-owns Destination Unknown Beer Company (DUBCO), a family-friendly taproom and beer garden with locations in Bayshore and Warwick, New York. Encompassing a 7,000-square-foot production plant, DUBCO is known for its eclectic selection of award-winning beers. It also sells kegs and merchandise.
SWING BY FOR A PINT >
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Moderne Barn
Moderne Barn, owned by Nick Livanos ’81, Lorena Livanos ’84 and Bill Livanos ’85, merges an upscale yet approachable environment with a talented culinary team that delivers an exceptional global cuisine. The Livanos also own Oceana and Molyvos in New York City, as well as City Limits in White Plains, New York.
BOOK YOUR RESERVATION >
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ADELPHI'S GOOD (SUMMER) READS
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After a highly successful Writers & Readers Festival in April, we invite you to enjoy these picks endorsed by members of the festival steering committee. Meet new characters while you're reading at the beach, pool or on the plane this summer:
- Kevin Baker: The New York Game: Baseball and the Rise of a New City
- Alice Hoffman ’73, ’02 (Hon.): The Invisible Hour
- Charles Leerhsen: Down and Out in Paradise: The Life of Anthony Bourdain
- Maya Marshall: All the Blood Involved in Love (poems)
- Adriana Trigiani: The Good Left Undone
SEE ALL THE SELECTIONS >
Save the date for the next Writers & Readers Festival featuring Alice Hoffman ’73, ’02 (Hon.): April 4 and 5, 2025.
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Men's Soccer Alum Named Columbus Crew General Manager
Major League Soccer’s Columbus Crew has promoted Issa Tall ’11 to become its sixth full-time general manager. Since Tall joined in 2019 as assistant general manager of player personnel and strategy, the Crew won two MLS Cups (2020 and 2023) and the 2021 Campeones Cup. A native of Mulhouse, France, Tall played on Adelphi's men’s soccer team from 2009 to 2011, scoring 24 goals in 41 appearances.
READ MORE >
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Alumna Named Principal at Intermediate School
The West Hempstead School District has appointed Robin Milliner-Johnson ’09, MA ’10 as the new principal of George Washington Intermediate School. With a decade of experience in New York City's public schools, she achieved a 98 percent reading proficiency rate among kindergartners by piloting a successful phonics curriculum.
READ MORE >
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Alumna Named Vice President at Healthcare Facility
Bridget Zimmermann, MA ’05, has been named vice president of operations/ administrator for Wartburg, a premier senior residential and healthcare facility in Mount Vernon, New York.
READ MORE >
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A Father-Daughter Bond Through Music
The music and story of the Four Seasons have captivated audiences for decades, but Danielle Gaudio Lalehzar ’89, MA ’90, daughter of multi-award-winning songwriter and original group member Bob Gaudio, has her own tale to tell.
READ HER STORY >
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Giving Back and Honoring His Father
Inspired by his transformative journey at Adelphi, Thomas DeRosa MS ’80, PhD's $2 million planned gift ensures future chemistry students can achieve their academic dreams. Dr. DeRosa honors both the support he received and his father's memory with the John G. DeRosa Endowed Undergraduate Scholarship.
READ HIS STORY >
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See the transformative journey of MacKenzie Pina, an Adelphi student-athlete whose leadership as her team's co-captain is matched by her fervent ambition to pursue a career in forensic anthropology.
WATCH HER STORY >
JOIN THE MOMENTUM >
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PAWS UP: ATHLETICS UPDATES
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Adelphi Athletics Sweeps All Three NE10 Presidents' Cups
The Adelphi University Department of Athletics captured all three—overall, men’s and women’s—NE10 Presidents' Cups, capping off an exceptional 2023–2024 season.
READ MORE >
WATCH THE AWARD CEREMONY >
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Salmon Receives NE10 Woman of the Year Distinction
Women’s soccer captain Morgan Salmon is the 2024 NE10 Woman of the Year. The fifth Adelphi student-athlete to win this honor, she will be the NE10’s nominee for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award.
READ MORE >
WATCH THE AWARD CEREMONY >
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Adelphi Secures Best-Ever Learfield Directors' Cup Finish
The Adelphi University Panthers placed 18th out of 251 Division II schools in the LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup Standings. A school record, this ties Adelphi for the third-highest finish by any NE10 school in league history.
READ MORE >
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The Adelphi Fund
This unrestricted fund helps everything at Adelphi, directed at our University's greatest needs and priorities.
DONATE >
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Double Your Impact
Our matching campaign for endowed gifts continues through 2025, or until we reach $5 million.
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Locations: Garden City • Hauppauge • Brooklyn • New York's Hudson Valley • Online
adelphi.edu • 800.ADELPHI
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Financial and other information about Adelphi University's programs and activities can be obtained by contacting the New York State Attorney General Charities Bureau, 28 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005; can be found on the New York Attorney General’s website at www.charitiesnys.com or by contacting the Charities Bureau at 212.416.8401.
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