Committee and Anniversary Planning Structure
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75th Anniversary Committee
Chair: Melissa Connolly (E-mail)
Vice President of University Relations
The mission of the 75th anniversary committee is to engage the entire Hofstra University community, including faculty, alumni, administration, staff, students, elected representatives, scholars, and leaders in various professions and in the New York metropolitan region, in the year-long celebration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of Hofstra University.
The goal of the 75th anniversary celebration and commemoration is to highlight the achievements of the University community, to celebrate the growth and the success of Hofstra University, and to bring the Hofstra community together, in a series of events and initiatives that will occur beginning September 23, 2010, and end at the end of the 2010-2011 academic year. These events will be a combination of academic conferences and lectures, alumni gatherings, athletic contests, performances and exhibitions, and student celebrations.
The committee structure is two-fold, and consists primarily of an Executive Committee and a Planning Committee. The Planning Committee will consist of the chairpersons of eleven subcommittees, as well as ad hoc committee members (faculty, staff, administrators, students and alumni) who are interested in assisting with the planning. It is through the Planning Committee and its various subcommittees that the majority of the planning and execution of the 75th anniversary celebration will take place.
Executive Committee
Chairs: Richard V. Guardino
Alan J. Kelly
The goal of the executive committee is to engage trustees, prominent alumni, distinguished members of the faculty, scholars, honorary degree and presidential medal recipients, elected officials and government representatives, administrators and subcommittee chairs in the planning of the 75th anniversary. Executive Committee members will be encouraged to participate in the activities, fundraise, assist with recruiting speakers and honorees, and identify other opportunities and participants. Executive Committee members will also provide feedback on the planning process, themes, events and communications vehicles of the anniversary celebration.
Planning Committee
The planning committee is made up of the following subcommittees:
Ad hoc members
Academics
Chairs: Herman Berliner (E-mail)
Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, and
Natalie Datlof (E-mail)
Executive Director of the Hofstra Cultural Center
The mission of the 75th Anniversary Academics Committee is to highlight ongoing major accomplishments of faculty, alumni, and students and to explore timely issues in a retrospective and prospective manner through conferences and presentations that will bring together Hofstra University scholars and national scholars.
Alumni
Chair: Robert Saltzman (E-mail)
Executive Director of Alumni Relations
Arts
Chair: Beth Levinthal (E-mail)
Director of the Hofstra University Museum
The mission of the 75th Anniversary Arts Committee is to plan and implement a series of collaborative and celebratory activities, events and materials that showcase all aspects of the arts and cultural life at Hofstra, highlighting cultural accomplishments, educational opportunities, and achievements of students, faculty, and University organizations past, present and future.
Athletics
Chair: Rocky Silvestri (E-mail)
Assistant Director of Athletics for Marketing and Promotions
The Hofstra University Athletic Department is committed to recognizing the highlights of the past and celebrating the future of the Pride. The Athletic Department will strive to incorporate these traditions of the University through all athletic events, printed, and electronic materials throughout the year of 75th Anniversary celebration.
Communications
The mission of the Communications Committee is to increase awareness of University Anniversary Celebration to all internal and external University communities and encourage participation and interaction through the use of the web; develop Anniversary Celebration design and resource tool kit for campus communicators; promote Anniversary Celebration through all print and electronic University publications and related merchandise, and work with University History and Signature Events to create initiatives that highlight's Hofstra's great historic moments and engage internal and external communities.
Development
Chair: Meredith Celentano (E-mail)
Assistant Vice President for Development
The mission of this committee is to identify funding opportunities and solicit investments and /or sponsorships that will support the various activities generated for the 75th Anniversary of Hofstra University.
External
Chairs: Richard Guardino (E-mail)
Vice President for Business Development, and
Alan Kelly (E-mail)
Vice President for Development
Logistics
Chairs: Joseph Barkwill (E-mail)
Vice President for Operations, and
Robert Juckiewicz (E-mail)
Vice President for Information Technology
Signature Events
Chairs: Athelene Collins (E-mail)
Associate Director for Project Development, Budgets and Office, Hofstra Cultural Center, and Lisa Comegna (E-mail)
Director for Special Events, Office of Development
The mission of this committee is to plan and implement programs and events that showcase the 75th anniversary by coordinating all activities as developed by each committee during the year-long celebration. These activities will be anchored by a major opening and closing event.
Student
Chair: Peter Libman (E-mail)
Dean of Students
The mission of Hofstra's 75th Anniversary Celebration student committee is to represent the diversity and globalization of the student body by planning activities and events to celebrate this significant occasion, and to engage students, both present and past. The committee also seeks to help students feel connected to the rich heritage of the University, and to embrace its future.
University History
Chairs: Geri Solomon (E-mail)
Assistant Dean and University Archivist, Library Operations and
Michael D'Innocenzo (E-mail)
Professor, Department of History
The mission of the University History committee is to encourage the Hofstra community, as well as visitors, to engage in the University's history through exhibits, events, course work, oral histories and the website.
75th Anniversary Honorary Committee
M. Patricia Adamski
Senior Vice President for Planning and Administration
Hofstra University
Sallyanne K. Ballweg
Senior Executive Vice President
The First National Bank of Long Island
Joseph Barkwill
Vice President for Facilities and Operations
Hofstra University
Herman A. Berliner
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Hofstra University
George W. Bilicic, Jr.
Chairman of Power, Energy and Infrastructure
Lazard Freres & Co. LLC
Member, Hofstra University Board of Trustees
Tejinder S. Bindra
Senior Vice President
Jeetish Imports, Inc.
Member, Hofstra University Board of Trustees
Laurie Bloom
Director of Marketing and Communications
Rivkin Radler LLP
Susan W. Blumenfeld
Owner
Susan Blumenfeld Interiors, Ltd.
Meredith Celentano
Assistant Vice President for Development
Hofstra University
Honorable Norman B. Coleman
Athelene Collins
Senior Associate Director, Hofstra Cultural Center
Hofstra University
Lisa Comegna
Director for Special Events, Office for Development and Alumni Affairs
Hofstra University
Melissa Connolly
Vice President for University Relations
Hofstra University
Robert F. Dall
Member, Hofstra University Board of Trustees
Natalie Datlof
Executive Director, Hofstra Cultural Center
Hofstra University
Maurice A. Deane
President
Bama Equities, Inc
Sybil DelGaudio
Dean, School of Communication
Hofstra University
Nora Demleitner
Dean, School of Law
Hofstra University
Michael D'Innocenzo
Professor, Department of History
Harry H. Wachtel
Teaching Professor for the Study of Nonviolent Social Change
Hofstra University
Jessica Eads
Vice President for Enrollment Management and
Dean of Admission and Financial Aid
Hofstra University
Bernard J. Firestone
Dean, Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Hofstra University
David Foulk
Dean, School of Education, Health and Human Services
Hofstra University
Dolores Fredrich, Esq.
Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel
Hofstra University
Warren Frisina
Dean, Honors College
Hofstra University
Richard V. Guardino
Vice President for Business Development and Executive Dean of the
Wilbur F. Breslin Center for Real Estate Studies
Hofstra University
Leo A. Guthart
Chief Executive Officer
Topspin Partners
Amy Hagedorn
Horace Hagedorn Foundation
Member, Hofstra University Board of Trustees
Honorable Kemp Hannon
New York State Senator, 6th District
Jack Hayes
Director of Athletics
Hofstra University
Catherine Hennessy
Vice President for Financial Affairs and Treasurer
Hofstra University
Henry Holley
President and Chief Executive Officer
The Holley Group, Inc
Edward H. Ingles
Professional in Residence
Hofstra University
Judith A. Jedlicka
Partner/Owner
Solutions for Arts & Culture
Sandra Johnson
Vice President for Student Affairs
Hofstra University
Robert W. Juckiewicz
Vice President for Information Technology
Hofstra Univeristy
Robert Kaufman
Alan Kelly
Vice President for Development and Alumni Affairs
Hofstra University
Abby Kenigsberg
Member, Hofstra University Board of Trustees
Andrew W. Lackmann
Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Lackmann Culinary Services
Beth Levinthal
Director, Hofstra University Museum
Peter Libman
Dean of Students
Hofstra University
Bruce A. Lister
Karen L. Lutz
Division Manager
Citibank, N.A.
Member, Hofstra University Board of Trustees
Honorable David S. Mack
The Mack Company
Vice Chair, Hofstra University Board of Trustees
Honorable Thomas F. McKevitt
New York State Assemblyman, District 17
James C. Metzger
Chief Executive Officer
Whitmore Group, Ltd.
John D. Miller
Member, Hofstra University Board of Trustees
Vincent R. Molinari
Chief Executive Officer
Global Access Holdings LLC
Marilyn B. Monter
Vice President
The Holiday Organization
Chair, Hofstra University Board of Trustees
Joseph D. Monticciolo
President
The Monticciolo Company
Honorable Kathleen Murray
Supervisor
Town of Hempstead
Martha S. Pope
Trustee
Hofstra University
Edwin C. Reed
Chief Financial Officer
The Greater Allen Cathedral of New York
Member, Hofstra University Board of Trustees
Herbert D. Rosenbaum
Professor Emeritus
Hofstra University
Robert Saltzman
Senior Director of Alumni Affairs
Hofstra University
Robert Salvatico
Senior Vice President – Operations
Jaral Management Corp.
Debra D. Sandler
Worldwide President
McNeil Nutritionals, LLC
Member, Hofstra University Board of Trustees
Liora P. Schmelkin
Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and
Dean of Graduate Studies
Hofstra University
Rocky Silvestri
Assistant Director of Athletics for Marketing and Promotions
Hofstra University
Lawrence Smith
Dean, Hofstra University School of Medicine in
Partnership with North Shore-LIJ Health System
Salvatore Sodano
Dean, Frank G. Zarb School of Business
Hofstra University
Geri Solomon
Assistant Dean for Special Collections and University Archivist
Hofstra University
Joseph Sparacio
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner
The Island Financial Group
Lawrence Waldman
Partner in Charge
Holtz Rubenstein Reminick LLP