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Fall 2007
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Allegro Con Brio Music Alumni
President – Herbert A. Deutsch '56
(516) 463-5498
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Allegro Con Brio helped celebrate Herb Deutsch's 75th birthday at IMAC on June 29 with "An Evening With Herb Deutsch and Friends: A 75th Birthday Retrospective and Celebration of the Moog Synthesizer." The event was well attended and helped launch our newly revitalized Alumni Association. We are currently seeking officers for Allegro Con Brio; you can express your interest by contacting Herb Deutsch or the Office of Alumni Relations at (516) 463-7580 or by sending an e-mail.
Alpha Phi Alumnae
President – Stephany Samuels '02, '04
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Alpha Theta Beta Alumnae
President – Judy Cella Gilligan '67, '72
(631) 757-5371
(516) 443-8087
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www.alphathetabeta.org
Alpha Theta Beta alumnae have enjoyed many wonderful events in recent months. Sisters attended a festive annual dinner in
May at Viva Loco in Bellmore, New York, with one sister traveling from Florida to attend. A few days later, sisters from the 1950s through the 1990s attended Hofstra's Alumni Annual Meeting and Reunion Dinner Dance. In June we met in New York City for a cocktail hour at Dewey's Flatiron Tavern. Sisters from New Jersey, Connecticut and Long Island were in attendance. Thanks to Elaine Kravetz '93 and Maureen Peters '90 for coordinating this event.
We are awarding our $1,000 AOB scholarship to undergraduate sister Jessica Haraguchi. We thank everyone who contributes to our AOB scholarship fund. We have met with our undergraduate sisters a number of times this year. It's great to share our history and common bonds that transcend the ages!
We're looking forward to many events, including: All-Greek Reunion at Homecoming (October 4 to 7); AOB in NYC (November 2007); AOB's Annual Meeting and Birthday Celebration (November 16 at Hofstra); our Holiday Dinner (January 4, 2008); AOB Through the Years (February 2008); and the Annual Dinner (May 2008). Check our mailings and Web site, www.alphathetabeta.org, for specific dates and times, and don't forget to sign the guest book.
Black Hispanic Alumni Association
President – Tanya Levy-Odom '90
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Alumni Relations Office: (516) 463-6636
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On April 28 the Hofstra University Black Hispanic Alumni Association (BHAA) honored Dr. M. Cecile Forte '75 and Mr. Miguel A. Pozo '94 for their contributions to the community in education and law, respectively. The BHAA Board also recognized 11 current Hofstra student leaders for their contributions to the campus and the Long Island community.
We thank Assistant Vice President for Development Meredith Celentano, who brought greetings on behalf of President Rabinowitz, and the University for its continued support of BHAA's efforts to fulfill the mission of mentoring students and engaging alumni.
This year's theme, "Keeping the Connection," alluded to recent activities and discussions involving BHAA alumni and current Hofstra students regarding job searches, personal and career development, and the legacy and future of several oncampus organizations and initiatives.
Booster Alumni
President – Glenn Gans '88, '91
(631) 669-4815
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Hofstra University's Booster Alumni members, families and friends turned out to enjoy the annual miniature golf tournament on July 15 at Heartland Golf Park in Edgewood, Long Island. Participants of all ages enjoyed a morning of golf, raffles, refreshments, contests and prizes. Several hole-in-one winners won new cars (miniature, of course). The Booster Alumni would like to thank our hole sponsors and those who donated raffle prizes to make our event a success. A portion of the proceeds will support our endowed scholarship.
As football season approaches, we remind you to renew your membership. If you are a spirited Hofstra graduate who would like to become a member, call Valerie Anderson- Byrne '89, membership chairperson, at (631) 587-3840. Our membership fee is still only $15 for an individual and $25 for a family. New members are always welcome!
Crown and Lance Alumni
President – Jim Cusack '90, '97
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On June 27 brothers and friends once again ventured out to Timber Point Country Club for the Sixth Annual Scholarship Golf Outing. Proceeds from the event – which amounted to $7,500 – will be directed to the Crown and Lance Alumni Support Program (CLASP).
CLASP is providing $2,500 in scholarship money to three C&L family members during the 2007-2008 academic year. Thanks in part to this year's outing proceeds, we are moving closer to reaching the goals of our Athletic Endowment Program Fund. That annual scholarship will eventually be directed to a male athlete attending summer session.
A great big thanks to everyone who participated in the outing, those who continue to join as annual members and those who have signed on as "Lifetime Members." Your collective support of our initiatives keeps us active, effective and a vibrant part of the Hofstra community.
Dance Alumni Association
President – Nadia (Giaccio) Avigliano '00
Representative – Leanne Milner '05
If you are interested in joining the Dance Alumni Association, please contact Nadia Giaccio or the Office of Alumni Relations at (516) 463-7580 or via e-mail.
Delta Chi Delta Alumnae
President – Madelyn Leibowitz '64
Representative – Emily Schreiber '65, '95
(516) 781-2860
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Delta Chi Delta alumnae were happy to participate in this year's All-Greek Alumni Reunion. It was fun getting to know other "Greeks" who also enjoyed their Hofstra experience. Many of them have continued their involvement at Hofstra through their respective alumni associations. Our sorority was founded in 1938, and we'll be celebrating our 70th anniversary in 2008. Please let us know if you'd like to be on the planning committee. You can contact your DXD representative, Emily Schreiber, or the Office of Alumni Relations.
Hope to see you all at Homecoming, October 4 to 6!
Gray Wig Alumni Repertory Theater
President – Christopher Crosby '97
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Hofstra George M. Estabrook Alumni Association, Inc.
President – Kenneth Bagatelle '64
(516) 546-3967
Mike Sansevero
(516) 459-1195
The Hofstra George M. Estabrook Alumni Association, Inc. is busy working on the 47th Annual George M. Estabrook Distinguished Service Awards Dinner, scheduled for December 1, 2007, at Hofstra University. Awards for career achievement and alumni service will be presented to six alumni: John Blenn '82, Richard Evers '68, Michael Raab '99, Dominick Sampogna '60, Philip J. Shapiro '78 and Michael Waxman '96. Those interested in attending may call the Alumni Relations Office at (516) 463-6636.
The Hofstra George M. Estabrook Alumni Association, Inc. also is in the planning stages of the Estabrook Symposium, a series of lectures and presentations given by previous recipients of the George M. Estabrook Distinguished Service Award. If you are interested in working on this project, contact a member of the association for further details.
Hofstra Pride Club
Contact – Harry Royle, Executive Director of the Pride Club
(516) 463-1944
Hofstra Radio Alumni Association
President – Marc Weiner '70
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As of July 16, 2007, interim board members are President Marc Weiner '70; Vice President Andrew Falzon '05; Secretary Alicia Battinelli '06; Treasurer Mike Kluger '83; Membership Committee Chair Les Bayer '68; Student Liaison Greg Pocali; Jeffrey C. Kraus Endowed Radio Scholarship Chairperson Sue Zizza '80, '95; and Membership Committe Liasion Alina Florescu '06.
In 2009 WHCH, WVHC, WRHU alumni will mark 50 years of radio at Hofstra University. Make sure you're part of this golden celebration. E-mail your name and contact information or call (516) 463-5430, so we can send you details as they become available.
Meetings of the Hofstra Radio Alumni Association are held the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in Dempster Hall, Room 127. To keep our membership updated, please e-mail HRAA Secretary Alicia Battinelli '06 the following information: your name, year of graduation, address, phone number, Send an E-mail address, current job/occupation and what you did at the station.
Manchester House Alumni
President – Todd Cohen '00
(845) 641-8555
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Political Science Alumni
President – Simone M. Freeman '01
(516) 825-3470
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Q-8 Alumni Association
Representative – Matthew Zvolensky '91
(516) 458-0394
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The Annual 2007 Pershing Rifles Q-8 Company Dinner was held in March with more than 100 attendees. In addition to a great trick drill routine performed by Pershing Rifles fraternity, LTC William Abb, professor of military science and head of Hofstra's ROTC program, was inducted as an "Honorary Brother" and Rich Cacciato was honored as the "Alumnus of the Year." This dinner continues to be a great venue for our alumni to reconnect with Q-8 and to raise money for our ongoing scholarship initiatives.
The Q-8 alumni have enjoyed a busy 2007 thus far by attending the Hofstra ROTC Military Ball in May, supporting the active fraternity in adding four new members and raising money for Q-8 scholarships. More than $10,000 in scholarship funds has been raised by Q-8 alumni over the past two years, directly benefiting the Pershing Rifles fraternity. We are proud to say that we have more than 80 active, dues-paying members and more than 500 members total. We also welcomed our first flag officer: Army Colonel Patrick Higgins '82 was selected and promoted to brigadier general in June 2007.
We have started planning for the 2007 Long Island National Drill Competition, scheduled for November 17, 2007, at Uniondale High School. Our first competition held last October was a brilliant success, attracting more than 500 participants and spectators and featuring a dynamic performance by the U.S. Army Drill Team.
Please visit www.prq8alumni.com for updated news and information about the association's activities. Take advantage of the alumni directory to reconnect with pledge brothers and old friends. Please continue to pray for the safe return of all military personnel, especially Q-8 alumni serving in harm's way: Major David Barrett '93, Major Tobias Magan '94 and Gerard Sweet '06.
School of Communication Alumni
Representative – Steve Fendell '78
(718) 428-5706
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The Alumni Association is planning to host two evening events this fall. We are joining the School of Communication in celebrating its new master's degree programs in Journalism and Documentary Studies and Production. One event will be held in New York City and the other will be held at the newly renovated University Club. All proceeds benefit the School of Communication Alumni Scholarship Fund. Watch the Web site for details. Mentoring and networking events with current students are also in the planning stages.
School of Education and Allied Human Services Alumni
President – Dr. Jacqueline Borruso '84, '90
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The SOEAHS Alumni Association held its fifth annual Spring Brunch and Alumni Art Exhibit in May. Creative works such as paintings, needlework, origami, photography, poetry and doll-making were displayed. Emily Schreiber '65, '95 gave a hands-on demonstration of "left-brain drawing," and Ilene Schuss '80, '04 helped attendees create origami flowers.
A new slate of officers was elected for 2007- 2009. Reynaldo Reyes will be the group's incoming president, as Jacqueline Friedman Borruso assumes the role of immediate past president after completing an excellent twoyear term. Students, alumni and staff are encouraged to visit the chartered group's recently revamped Web site and Hofstra's events calendar for future events featuring guest speakers and networking opportunities.
School of Law Alumni
Contact – Hofstra Law School's Office of Alumni Relations
(516) 463-4673
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Hofstra Law School's Alumni Office is led by Jeffrey A. Dodge '06, director of alumni relations, and Lisa Berman, assistant dean for external relations.
Future events include the 30th reunion of the Class of 1977 on September 30. The day's program includes a meet and greet with Interim Dean Nora V. Demleitner, a tour of Hofstra Law School and a reception at the Lowenfeld Conference and Exhibition Hall, located on the 10th floor of the Axinn Library. For more information visit http://law.hofstra.edu/classof1977.
On November 1 Hofstra Law School will host its Long Island Alumni Reception at the Leeds Morelli & Brown Atrium. A CLE program will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., followed by a reception.
Sigma Pi Alumni
President – Jeffrey Minihane '96
(631) 766-4584
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Congratulations to James Farrell '07, recipient of the Joseph Ades Memorial Scholarship. James was awarded $1,500 toward his final semester of tuition.
Please join us at our 20th Anniversary Reunion in May 2008. Plans are well underway for this milestone event, and it promises to be a memorable night. Keep an eye out for more information about how you can get involved. You won't want to miss it!
For more information about the alumni association or the chapter, contact Jeff Minihane via e-mail or (631) 766-4584.
Upsilon Gamma Alpha/Tau Kappa Epsilon Alumni
Interim President – William (Bill) Green '67
(516) 868-1667
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We had a very successful Independence Day pool party and barbecue sponsored by UGA/ TKE and AOB alumni, and in August we held our bi-monthly dinner meeting. September 29 and 30 we will be supporting the Hofstra Arboretum Flower & Garden Show.
Veterans Alumni Chapter
President – Richard Drury '89
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Veterans Alumni members, families and friends were on hand May 6 for the annual Raffle Reception and Drawing. This year's raffle winners were Ward Bennett, Christine LaChance, Richard Block, Kenneth Tyler, Charlotte Clark, Michael Ogazon, Michael Manzer and Mary Blanchard. If you would like to become a member of the Veterans Alumni Chapter, please Send an E-mail President Richard Drury '89.
Zarb School of Business Alumni
Contacts – Jason McKenna '96
Chair, B.B.A. Alumni
(516) 220-8374
Howard Kahn '83
Chair, M.B.A./M.S. Alumni
(516) 621-5183
Ed Fred '02
Chair, E.M.B.A. Alumni
(631) 586-5200, ext. 114
Alumni Organization
Alumni Book Club
This past year's book club ended with a discussion of The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri on June 3. After our summer break we resumed our discussion group on September 9 with The Road by Cormac McCarthy. Future book selections include: I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith, Rebecca by Daphne DuMauier, The Reading Group by Elizabeth Noble and A Widow for One Year by John Irving.
If you are interested in joining the Alumni Book Club, call the Alumni Relations Office at (516) 463-6636.
GOLD (Graduates Of the Last Decade)
Contact – Mary Siemsen, Associate Director of Alumni Relations
(516) 463-7477
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Interested in networking with other recent Hofstra graduates? Call or e-mail Mary to join the GOLD planning committee. Also, watch for plans to celebrate at Homecoming, October 4 to 6.
Regional Alumni Chapters
Sharing Pride Nationwide
To learn more about regional chapter events and how you can get involved, contact your local alumni chapter chair, call the Alumni Relations Office at (516) 463-6636 or visit www.hofstra.edu/Alumni.
Boston Alumni Chapter
Chair – Doug Fox '93
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Los Angeles Alumni Chapter
Chair – Brian Rabinovitz '90
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Nassau County Alumni Chapter
Chair - Robert Bernstein '55
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On June 9, local members attended the Lainie Kazan concert at the John Cranford Adams Playhouse.
New Jersey Alumni Chapter
Chair – Carlos Garay '95
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New York City Alumni Chapter
Co-Chair – David Sarnoff '90
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Co-Chair – Thomas Toy '91
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Philadelphia Alumni Chapter
Chair – Jeremy Gussick '98, '00
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San Diego Alumni Chapter
Chair – Amy Spintman '85
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San Francisco Alumni Chapter
Chair – Jeanine Narita '89
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On May 7 the chapter hosted a baseball outing at AT & T Park when the Giants played the New York Mets.
South Florida Alumni Chapter
Chair – David Scileppi '96
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Southern Connecticut/ Westchester Alumni Chapter
Chair – Ken Brown '79
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Suffolk County Alumni Chapter
Chair – Michelle Gordon-Robey '93, '99
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On August 6 the chapter hosted a Long Island Ducks baseball outing at Citibank Park.
On September 9 the chapter hosted a winetasting, vineyard tour and lunch at the Martha Clara Vineyard in Riverhead, NY.
Washington, D.C. Alumni Chapter
Chair – Ed Carp '88
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West Coast Florida Alumni Chapter
Alumni Relations Office – (516) 463-6636
