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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:

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LAST NAME FIRST NAME WORDING LOCATION
RABINOWITZ Rochelle Rochelle Rabinowitz Magnolia tree-University Club North walk, west side of walk
RACHLIN Robert In Memoriam Robert F. Rachlin Director of Business Studies UCCE 1983-1999 Bench-6 feet with grey slats UCCE, front doorway
RAINER Frank In Loving Memory of Frank Rainer donated by Marcia L. & Sanford Hammer Tree-Barnard South Magnolia
RAPP Sabine Garden planted by Sabine Rapp/Music Faculty 1962-1977. Maintained in her memory Garden-Lowe Hall/ East Alum. Plate bolted to wall
RASHBAUM Bernard Bernard S. Rashbaum Dec. 21, 1938-Nov. 7, 1993 "For He Was A Tree of Life" Tree-Playhouse South Left of Stair-Japanese Florida Cherry
RATNER Laura & Arthur In Honor of Laura & Arthur Ratner on their 50th Anniversary From their Friends…Carole and Alex Rosenberg Tree-Calkins Hall-East
RAYMOND Beth In Honor of My Parents Abraham Goldstein and Edna Goldstein Friedman Whose love of Learning Lives in Those who follow….Beth Raymond-1995 Tree-Calkins Hall-East
ROMEO Thomas Dr. Thomas J. Romeo Dedicated to a true Gentleman, Mentor, colleague and Friend 2003 Hofstra Dome south side west entry area Garden over 400# with picnic table, gravel and associated planting
ROSETOIEZZI Angelina In Loving Memory of Angelina Rosetoiezzi (1886-1969) for All She Did, Gave, Was. Tree-Dempster Hall East/Sophora Japonica
ROSMAN Morris In Loving Memory of Morris Rosman. Hofstra-Where Those Who Cannot Walk Stand Tall 1907-1985. Tree-Memorial Hall-North Spruce
ROSMAN Howard IN HONOR OF OUR BELOVED DAD DR. HOWARD ROSMAN + HOFSTRA = GREAT CHEMISTRY (same line) Chem./Phys Building-West patio 8 inch bench, black and grey
ROTHSTEIN Morris & Lilian In Loving Memory of Morris & Lilian Rothstein from the Family..January- 1995 Garden-Barnard Hall/Northwest Garden, Broxmeyer Garden
ROWE Donald In memory of Donald Mullen Rowe, Professor Emeritus of Music (1916-1990) At Hofstra 1948-1954 & 1958-1977. Music is enough for a Whole Lifetime, but a lifetime is not Enough for Music….Rachmaninoff Bench-Lowe Hall East SouthEast/12 foot Iron Redwood bench
RUBEL Charles This Garden is Dedicated in Memory of Charles (Chick) Rubel for his years of dedicated service and friendship to the Physical Plant Department and the entire Hofsta community Linden tree in pachysandra Plant Dept N. Lawn
RUBIN Randy Rubin's father For Dad With Eternal Love Tree-Bird Sanctuary NorthEast Dogwood, 20 feet south of Hummingbird Haven
RUDRA Puraendu In Rembrance of Puraendu-Kumar-Rudra Father of Krishendu Rudra, MBA Class of 1986 Tree, Heger East, Lavalle Hawthorne