Media Contacts
Office of University Relations
The Office of University Relations is here to assist the media in all ways before and during the September 26, 2016 debate at Hofstra University.
Access to the rate card, information about the University, recent news, and our expert list — which offers access to scholarly experts on the American presidency, foreign policy, politics, history, suburban studies, civic engagement, and economics, as well as speech, rhetoric and debate communication strategy, can be found through the contacts listed below or at hofstra.edu/experts.
Interns Available:
Our students are excited about the opportunity to work with you during your visit to the Hofstra campus. Please contact Colin Sullivan for more information.
The Office of University Relations is located at:
202 Hofstra Hall
Hempstead, NY 11549
Phone: 516-463-6818
Fax: 516-463-5146
037 Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library
Hempstead, NY 11549
Phone: 516-463-6818
Fax: 516-463-5146
Information about University Relations can be found at hofstra.edu/UR
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Melissa Connolly
Vice President
Overall responsibility for media and communications
516-463-4160
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Karla Schuster
Assistant Vice President
Remote broadcast logistics and media relations
516-463-6493
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Ginny Greenberg
Director for University Relations
Media relations and auxiliary media center
Phone: 516-463-6819
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Neena Samuel
Associate Director of Public Relations
516-463-6816
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Colin Sullivan
Director of Communications, Student Affairs
Internship placements
516-463-7146
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Ann Rodriguez
Business Manager
Rate Card
516-463-6842
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Johanna Farrell
Event Manager
Hospitality and hotels
516-463-8809
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Jennifer Brown
Office Manager
General questions
516-463-6818
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Francis Rizzo III
Assistant Vice President
Creative Services, web and video production
516-463-4428
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Contacts – Debate Week
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Hospitality and Media Relations
(Hofstra hospitality desk in the Media Filing Center)
516-463-6818
Manager: Jennifer Brown and Johanna Farrell
Melissa Connolly (516) 376-0422
Karla Schuster (516) 633-2088 -
Rate Card Desk in Media Filing Center
516-463-7910
Manager: Ann Rodriguez, Janine Macedo -
Technical Help Desk
516-463-HELP (4357)
Manager: Sean Donohue
516-463-4790 -
Transportation Desk
516-463-7433
Manager: Michael Ogazon
cell 516-350-1010 -
CPD Media Help Desk
516-463-0332
Contact: Stephen Gorchov -
Television Liaisons
Randy Hillebrand
cell 516-286-1659
Ed Brunet -
Radio Liaisons
John Mullen
cell 516-647-9310 -
Photographer Liaison
Please call the Help Desk at 516-463-4357 -
Remote Location Liaison/Satellite Media Information/Staff Credentialing
516-463-7900
Managed by Ginny Greenberg in the Student Center, Plaza West Room -
Credentialing Office
Student Center
516-463-7300 -
Information Desk, Student Center
(near credentialing)
516-463-7909