Current Plaques and Memorials
Hofstra University is the home to a large number of Plaques and Memorials. Whether it is a dedicated tree, bench, or an entire garden, Hofstra University is a perfect location to honor someone part of an award winning campus and renowned Arboretum. If you want to Dedicate a Plaque, Hofstra University will work with you to find the perfect memorial.
The following is a directory of our current Plaques and Memorials:
| N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | # |
| LAST NAME | FIRST NAME | WORDING | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| CACKETT | Audrey | In memory of Audrey M. Cackett-1984 | Tree-New Plant Dept. North West Linden Tree |
| CALLAHAN | Rita | In Memory of Rita Callahan, Beloved Colleague and Friend In Recognition of her Dedication to the Psychology Department and Hofstra University | Hauser SW corner, Bench w/ plaque |
| CARLIN-RANDOPLH | Memorial Plaque | Area-Calkins North\flagpole East Maple area around it | |
| CERIANO | Stephen | In Loving Memory of Stepher Ceriano | Bench, Barnard Hall East |
| CERNIGLIA | Roy | In memory of Roy Cerniglia-1984 | Tree-Barnard East Plum East |
| CERRO | Jane | Crossword puzzle style plaque remembering Jane Elsie Cerro-Mother,Wife,and Friend May 17, 2003 | Student Center west ramp |
| BOOTS (CERRO family) | NIKKI BOOTS | 'Set your hopes up way too high Niki Boots Remember, The Living Is In The Way We Try' | Student Center Bench in Cerro (*Moved to Barnard East) |
| CERRO | Mary Elizabeth | What can be said about Mary Elizabeth Cerro? That she brightened the lives of animals and humans alike is well know. That she unselfishly gave everything within her heart is an understatement. That we all miss her kindness, her special character, and her love goes without saying. | 1 of 2 benches, Lowe Hall NW cornder garden area. Just the benches, not the garden |
| CERRO | Eleanora Genevieve | A shady spot celebrating the tenth decade of a charmed life. Dr. Eleanora Genevieve Cerro. “What ails you?” Presented with our love and gratitude on June 10, 2010. | 1 of 2 benches, Lowe Hall NW cornder garden area with Mary's benches. Just the benches, not the garden |
| CERRO | Elizabeth Ann | A place of peace and serenity. Celebrating the life and achievements of Elizabeth Ann Cerro. Presented by her loving family on April 10, 2010. | One side of double bench Barnard Hall East along the Nikki Boots plaque which we moved from Student Center hill near West Ramp |
| CIAMPI | John | In memory of John Ciampi-Chris Kermelis "May God Keep You in the Palm of His Hand" | Bench south side left of entry-Portsmouth House? Col.Sq. |
| CIANCIULLI | Frank | In memory of Frank Cianciulli 1935-1998 | Picea omorika 'Pendula'; Tree-Heger quad east -east of diagonal walkway |
| CICIO | Victor | 1943-1973/Class of 1965 | Tree-Monroe Southwest Cherry Tree west |
| CLASS OF 1938 | To commemorate their 50th anniv.-1988 | Tree-Davison Hall/North Seat Wall/Under Deodor Cedar | |
| CLASS OF 1939 GARDEN | Planting a gift from Charter Class of 1939-40th Reunion | Garden-Library/Southwest area along the walkway | |
| CLASS OF 1939 | Donated by Charter Class-50th Reunion -May 19, 1989 | Tree-Davison Hall/North Deodor Cedar | |
| CLASS OF 1940 | A gift from The Class of 1940 | Garden-Bird Sanctuary Outside North Gate (not arch) | |
| CLASS OF 1941 | A gift from The Class of 1941-June 10, 1941 | Tree, maple, Calkins North of flagpole | |
| CLASS OF 1942 | "50th Anniversary" | Garden-Stadium Builders Gate | |
| CLASS OF 1944 | A gift from class of 1944 | Bench-Bird Sanctuary Rustic Bench Outside | |
| CLASS OF 1950 | A gift from the class of 1950-to commemorate their 40th reunion...May 1993 | Tree-Hofstra Hall South Giant Arborvitre along walk/dwarf conifer area | |
| CLASS OF 1953 | A gift from the Class of 1953 to commemorate its 40th reunion…May 1993 | Grove-Margiotta Hall West 11 Arborvitae tree bed | |
| CLASS OF 1983 | A small piece of paradise donated by the Class of 1983 | Garden-Student Center/North of AOB Garden | |
| CLASS OF 2000 | A gift from the Class of 2000 | 3 Pinus cembra….C.V. Starr west, left of entry | |
| COHEN | David | In memory of David Cohen my angel on the earth and beloved dad. Your devoted daughter, Dee-2002 | Bench in front of Japanese Maple tree north of Barnard Greenhouse |
| COHEN | Goldie | In memory of Goldie Falcoff Cohen. The world was her garden | Tree, Weeping Larch Pinetum, center walk west gift of Natalie Datloff |
| COLE | Margaret | In memory of Margaret Cole, "Margaret's Corner" | Bench, Heger/west side white pine |
| CONNER | Dorothy & Ralph | In memory of Dorothy & Ralph Conner | Tree-R.H. Montomery dwarf spruce, Berliner SW |
| CORVA | NO WORDING AS YET 11/23/99 | Stadium Plaza west infront of Alianthus sculpture | |
| COYNE | Tommy | Always on our Mind "Thee" Tommy Coyne Sr., 2012 | Plant Dept, south of Cafeteria Rock w/ plaque in bed |
| CREASER | Edwin | In memory of Dr. Edwin P. Creaser, Chairman-Biology Dept. 1949-1964 | Tree grove Football Practice field west berm |
| CROSS | Jim | In memory of Jim Cross-Horticulturist and Friend, 1995. | Tree-Pinetum/Gold Hinoki 10 feet center/East of Henry Moore Sculpture |
| CROWLEY | Agnes | Agnes' Garden- The Crowley Family-2000 | Garden w/bench along East side walk, Heger east quad |
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