One hundred years ago, the trial of millionaire Harry K. Thaw for the murder of his wife’s lover—renowned New York City architect Stanford White—engendered an unprecedented media frenzy. The woman at its center was Helen of Troy and Delilah rolled into one:  the original Gibson Girl, the first “It Girl,” the Girl in the Red Velvet Swing—the first supermodel celebrity, Evelyn Nesbit.  Thaw was acquitted by reason of insanity, but the real story behind the “Crime of the Century” was the rise and fall of that young woman, illuminated vividly in Paula Uruburu’s AMERICAN EVE: Evelyn Nesbit, Stanford White and the Crime of the Century (Riverhead Books; Publication date: May 1, 2008). Dr. Uruburu is an associate professor of English at Hofstra University. | more |

Robert W. "Bob" Greene, known as the dean of investigative reporters and a former chair of Hofstra’s Department of Journalism, Media Studies and Public Relations, will be remembered with a memorial tribute tomorrow, Friday, May 9, at 10 a.m. in the Rochelle and Irwin A. Lowenfeld Exhibition Hall, 10th Floor, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus. | more |

New York State Governor David A. Paterson will be the guest speaker at the commencement ceremony for Hofstra University's undergraduate students at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, 2008, at James M. Shuart Stadium, South Campus. There will also be ceremonies for Hofstra's graduate and School of Law students that day. In total, approximately 2,000 students will be celebrating their graduation from Hofstra.
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Only 10 short years after graduation, Erik Covitz '87 was able to purchase the company where he started his career. He is now president and chief executive officer of Worldwide TicketCraft in Deerfield Beach, Florida. | more |

Whether you are hoping to someday perform on stage or simply want to get into better shape for the summer months, consider joining Hofstra University’s Department of Drama and Dance for courses in either modern dance or tap, both geared for novice dancers as well as those who plan to pursue additional studies in dance performance. These classes will be held during Hofstra’s Summer Session I, from May 21 to June 24, 2007. | more |

Hofstra University announced they have expanded its 10-week paid summer research fellowship for juniors or seniors in the Department of Biology. The expanded program is being funded by the OSI Pharmaceuticals Foundation.  Prior to this year, Hofstra provided the research fellowship to one student in a hospital setting and two students on campus.  With OSI’s support, the program will increase the number of student recipients to two and three, respectively.
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In the spirit of the theatrical-masque symbols – comedy and tragedy – The Bronx Opera will celebrate its 40th season with an uproarious comedy and a truly memorable tragedy at Hofstra University’s John Cranford Adams Playhouse on May 16 and 17. | more |

Students from Hofstra University's Zarb School of Business won the District 2A American Advertising Federation competition in New York City last weekend over 10 other colleges, including Penn State, Ithaca College and Georgetown University.
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Students from Hofstra University and the University of Lomé in the West African nation of Togo will learn about sustainable ecology projects and about each other in an exciting new project that will forge an ongoing cooperative relationship between the two universities.
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Bob Papper, professor of Journalism, shares his expert opinion on Cablevision's Newsday bid.
Law professor, Monroe Freedman shares his expert opinion regarding how the law can prevent "righting a wrong."
Fugen Neziroglu, psychology professor, comments about teens and cosmetic surgery.
Salvatore Sodano, Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, shares his expert opinion about the dwindiling US economy.
Papper quoted in Newsday
Freedman quoted in The New York Times
Neziroglu quoted in Newsday
Sodano featured in Long Island Business News

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Check out photos and videos from recent events at Hofstra University!
Habitat for Humanity Women Build 2008
Day of Peace 2008
Issues, Parties and the Media: The 2008 Election Landscape
Arboretum in Bloom

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