Hofstra Update

Vol. 19, No. 1, Spring 2006

FEATURES

The Campaign for Hofstra University
Hofstra University's first Capital Campaign in almost 20 years was announced by Hofstra President Stuart Rabinowitz at the University's 10th Annual Gala on May 4, 2006.

Tales From the South Pacific
For as long as he can remember, Greg Oswald '03 knew that he would someday become a missionary.

The Latest Chapter for Creative Writing Program
To Hofstra's resident novelists, poets and playwrights, the University's Great Writers, Great Readings series is many things.

Professors Make Engineering Accessible and Fun
Robotic gizmos and zany Rube Goldberg machines. Major League Baseball statistics and history. Electric guitar riffs and comedic impressions.

NOAH Celebrates 42 Years of Educational Success
Sybil Mimy, who marked her first anniversary as executive director of the New Opportunities at Hofstra (NOAH) Program in September 2005, boasts that she is an alumna of both the University and the NOAH Program.

The Winners Circle
The Hofstra Men's Basketball team had one of its most memorable seasons in school history this past winter, and the Pride's success resulted in significant national media attention for the program and for the University.

Athletic Hall of Fame
Hofstra University President Stuart Rabinowitz and the Hofstra Pride Club have announced the establishment of the Hofstra University Athletic Hall of Fame.

DEPARTMENTS

FACULTY NOTES
HOFSTRA HAPPENINGS
CLASS NOTES
CHAPTER SCOPE

Hofstra Update is published three times each year by Hofstra University. Our goal is to provide the Hofstra community with exciting and informative news about Hofstra University and its alumni, students, faculty and staff.