Presidential Inauguration

A Look Back

Celebrating the Inauguration of Susan Poser

Hofstra University hosted a week of events to celebrate the inauguration of Dr. Susan Poser as its ninth president, including symposia, service projects, a prom, a barbecue featuring restaurants from the local community, the annual Alumni Awards dinner and the Fall Fest outdoor music festival and carnival.

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Alumni Awards

The night before inauguration, Hofstra celebrated its annual Alumni Awards Dinner, honoring distinguished alumni who have contributed to the University and their communities. The 2021 honorees included:

Alumna of the Year
KATHRYN MARINELLO, MBA, ‘84
President and CEO, PODS

Honorary Alumnus of the Year
LEONARD SHAPIRO
President, Commander Enterprises

Young Alumnus
CHRISTIAN FUSCARINO, BA, ‘12
Executive Director, Garden State Equality

Alumni Achievement
MICHAEL BLISKO, MA, ‘00
CEO, Infinity Healthcare Management of IL LLC

MARK BRACCO, BA, ‘92
President, Silent House Productions

JACQUELINE A. BURKE, BBA, ‘90; MBA, ‘93
Chair and Chaykin Distinguished Professor in Accounting, Hofstra University

NAN FERRARA, MBA, ‘90
Executive Vice President, Continuous Improvement, Voya Financial Inc.

EVELYN HARRISON, BA, ‘84
Senior Vice President, Chief Clinical Operations Officer, IVERIC Bio

CARLE-MARIE MEMNON, MA, ’98; MBA, ’13; DHA;
FACHE

Assistant Vice President, Academic Training,
HSS Education Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery