The academic year was a productive one for the SOEAHS Alumni Association. On our Web pages you'll see highlights of the year's events.
Thanks for "visiting," and do attend our General Membership Meetings held in October, February, and May.
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During the October meeting, Dr. Laurie Johnson spoke about her peacemaking activities in Ireland and how they can make an impact here in the United States. |
At the February meeting, Alina Newman presented her doctoral research entitled "The Child Left Behind: Transformation of Heart and Mind of a Bilingual Teacher Through Conversations With Immigrant Families." |
During Dean James R. Johnson's Faculty Retirement Reception, Emily Schreiber
presented him with a beautiful glass clock in honor of his dedication to our Alumni Association. |
The Artists: Top row: Jeanne Rose, Herb Cohen,
Rey Reyes, Middle Row: Jean Quaranta, Emily Schreiber, Thelma Triant. Bottom row: Justine Scarinzi. |
The Annual Spring Brunch and Alumni Arts Exhibit | For each of the past three years, this has been the Alumni Association's final event of the academic year. Our artists are pleased to share their creations with fellow alumni who enjoy viewing the work, as well as mingling and brunching together.
This year we also helped Dean Johnson celebrate his 12-year tenure at Hofstra. Our president, Emily Schreiber, presented a PowerPoint presentation in his honor and also named him the Association's first Honorary Life Member. |
Rey Reyes with his wonderful paintings. He also exhibited his new pen and ink drawings. |
Thelma Triant presents her Norwegian decorative painting on wood known as rose mailing (rose painting). |
Jean Quaranta spoke about her excellent oil paintings. |
Jeanne Rose explains her successful technique. |
Herb Cohen shares one of his outstanding creations. |
Justine Scarinzi holds a mask created in an art therapy setting. |
Emily Schreiber presents her many photographs. |
The election of new officers took place, and those who were present are pictured here with Dean Johnson and his wife, Anne. Top row: Vice President Rey Reyes, Recording Secretary Ann Tarantino, Fund Raising - Justine Scarinzi. Bottom row: President Elect Jackie Borruso, Ann Johnson, Dean Johnson, and Immediate Past President Emily Schreiber. |
Please join the SOEAHS Alumni Association. The application is available for download as a PDF by clicking here. We look forward to meeting you.