School of Education, Health and Human Services - Alumni Newsletter - Fall 2009

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Message From the Dean Greetings from everyone in the Dean’s Office at Hofstra’s School of Education, Health and Human Services. As I bring to a close my fi rst year as dean, I remember my fi rst letter in this publication, where I talked about what a busy, exciting and change-filled year this would be. In that newsletter, I wrote about the name change for our school (to more accurately reflect the diverse groups that make up our unit) and about the many programs that serve our youth and the community.

The fi rst letter spoke of the many challenges and opportunities that awaited us, but I don’t think anyone was ready for the dire set of circumstances brought about by the financial collapse of so many sectors of the economy. The economic circumstances have created subtler and perhaps more devastating policy decisions that are beginning to play out now as the state of New York and the federal government search for ways to save money. We will be watching closely to see how policy and funding decisions from granting agencies like the New York State Education Department and the U.S. Department of Education, Health and Human Services

play out in the future. We will be affected not only by policy and funding changes to the higher education community, but also by pre-K-16 changes to schools and the communities in which they exist.

I am proud that in the midst of such hazardous times, the SOEHHS had a productive and rewarding year.

We have made great strides and have significant accomplishments to share, so let me highlight a few: We held a celebration of faculty authors who have published books over the past two years. In total for this period, 18 full-time and adjunct faculty members published 17 books and 11 book chapters.

We were listed, for the fi rst time, in U.S. News & World Report as one of the best graduate schools of education in the United States. (To view a complete listing, visit hofstra.edu/SOEHHS and click on the U.S. News & World Report badge.)

As you can see, we are accomplishing wonderful things, and the school is rising in its professional reputation nationwide. This brings me to a surprising and disappointing statistic. Alumni of colleges and universities like Hofstra (Tier 3) donate to their alma maters at an average of 11 percent. The alumni giving rate for all schools categorized as “National

Homecoming 2009

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If each of our 17,000 alumni donated even a modest amount, think of the total effect on our ability to continue to grow and improve our reputation. It is worth remembering that as Hofstra University’s reputation grows, the value of your diploma increases. When our alumni organization contacts you, please say “yes” to whatever level you are capable of donating, and ask that it go to the School of Education, Health and Human Services. You will be changing the lives of those who will determine the future.

Sincerely,

David Foulk, Ed.D., Dean School of Education, Health and Human Services

School of Education, Health and Human Services Alumni Newsletter

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Universities” is 15 percent. Hofstra University’s total giving rate is around 10 percent, and the SOEHHS alumni giving rate is 4 percent, less than one-half the rate of the rest of the University. Institutions rely heavily on alumni support to provide opportunities for students with financial need, to support innovation in curriculum and practice, and to allow the school to recruit scholars and students of the very highest caliber.

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Fall 2009 Conferences and Workshops For registration fees and more information on these conferences/workshops, please call the Office of Professional Development Services at (516) 463-5750 or visit hofstra.edu/educationworkshops.

October 7 and 14, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

How to Build the Master Schedule – Secondary Level, Parts I and II Presenter: Dr. Steven Kussin This two-day workshop is designed for present and future administrators, subject area supervisors, guidance counselors, school administration, central office personnel and Board of Education members. Anyone who is connected with or responsible for building the secondary school master schedule will fi nd this workshop beneficial. Location: 246 East Library Wing, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus.

October 20, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Focus on Socialization, Language and Communication Keynote speaker: Dr. Jeb Baker This conference provides professionals and family members with an opportunity to learn about innovative methods for teaching students with ASD. Dr. Jed Baker will deliver the keynote address, “No More Meltdowns: Handling Challenging Behavior and Teaching Social Skills.” Dr. Baker is well known for his books and television appearances. Numerous breakout sessions will be held in the morning and afternoon. Location: Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus.

October 28, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Student Rights Conference Students will have the opportunity to exchange experiences and ideas with peers from other schools and hear first-hand from experts – lawyers, teachers and civil libertarians – about how to assert their rights, assume responsibilities, and remedy violations. This conference is co-sponsored by the New York Civil Liberties Union.

Location: Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus.

November 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tourette Syndrome Conference Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurobiological disorder characterized by tics, involuntary movements and sounds that are unwelcome and unwarranted. These can interfere markedly in an individual’s life. Many methods, including use of various medications, continue to be pursued in an effort to control or reduce the effects of this disorder. This conference will present the work of a consortium of leading researchers supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and coordinated by the national Tourette Syndrome Association (TSA).

Applying principles of cognitive behavioral psychology, the group has refined a method that helps modify involuntary tic expression toward more socially acceptable patterns. The approach has been found to be highly effective, especially when compared to the use of medications. Location: Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus.

November 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth 15th Annual Conference Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth, Inc. (LIGALY) provides youth, K-12 and university staff and administrators, youth counselors, and health care professionals with the opportunity to learn about the broad range of issues affecting GLBT youth.

Location: Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus.

Fall 2009 Events from IDEAS – The Institute for the Development of Education in the Advanced Sciences Evening lectures (those beginning at 7:30 p.m.) are free and open to the public and are held at Monroe Lecture Center Theater, California Avenue, South Campus. There are fees to attend the daytime professional development workshops, and preregistration is required. For more information, call IDEAS at (516) 463-5792 or visit hofstra.edu/IDEAS.

November 20, 9 a.m. to noon

September 24, 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Health AIDS Conference – Grades 7 to 12

Searching for Hurricanes Past on Long Island

Co-sponsored by the Nassau County HIV Commission Prevention Committee, Hofstra University has hosted the Heart BEATS Conference since 2001. Teen peer educators plan workshops on HIV and health-related issues affecting young people. Free HIV screening is available to the University community.

Location: Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus.

A free lecture presented by E. Christa Farmer, Hofstra University Department of Geology.

December 1, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Creativity in Aging

October 24, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Exploring Ecosystems: A Field Trip to the Hofstra Bird Sanctuary A professional development workshop presented

by Hofstra Director of Grounds and Landscaping Fred Soviero and Irene Plonczak, Hofstra University Department of Curriculum and Teaching.

The senior population in the New York metropolitan area is living longer and is more diverse than ever. Hofstra’s Gerontology Program, in partnership with the Creative Arts Therapy Program, will explore the interplay of aging, diversity and creativity. Panels will explore how communities as diverse as the Hindu, Hispanic and Korean communities bring unique paradigms and strategies to creative arts therapy for seniors. The conference will showcase artwork by older people from Parker Jewish Institute, 5 Towns Senior Center and Glen Cove Senior Center. Members of the Hofstra faculty will speak on the interplay of creativity and lifelong learning.

Location: 246 East Library Wing, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus.

October 29, 7:30 to 9 p.m.

December 11, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

November 19, 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Integrating Technology Into the Curriculum

The World Trade Center Site: New Perspectives on New York City Geology

This conference is presented in collaboration with all Long Island BOCES and is for K-8 teachers and administrators interested in the practical classroom implications of using technology, specifically interactive white board technology and Web 2.0, in all curriculum areas. Twenty-four separate workshops will be offered, including Podcasting, digital story telling, one-to-one computing and video conferencing. Location: Hagedorn Hall, South Campus.

January 13, 2010, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Legal Clinic: A Survey of Educational Law Topics

Virtual Reality: A New Treatment Option for Phobia A free lecture presented by Mitchell Schare, Hofstra University Department of Psychology.

November 3, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

“Science Teacher Day” – A Professional Development Day at the Cradle of Aviation Museum A professional development workshop, featuring keynote speaker Jacqueline Grennon Brooks, Hofstra University Department of Curriculum and Teaching.

A free lecture by Charles Merguerian, Hofstra University Department of Geology.

November 21, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Apollo Moon Landings: Learning About Critical Judgment and Explaining Scientific Evidence A professional development workshop presented by Stephen Lawrence, Hofstra University Department of Physics and Astronomy.

January 9, 2010, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This is a conference for superintendents, assistant superintendents, principals, and department chairs in K-12 schools. Presenters are all from the firm of Guercio & Guercio, LLP. This year’s topics will cover: Use of technology and its impact on schools, including Facebook, sex-texting and social networking, FERPA and off-site use of technology IEP compliance Issues Non-custodial parents Residency requirements

Making Sense of Minerals, Rocks and Fossils

Location: 246 East Library Wing, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus.

A professional development workshop series, featuring Elena Jurasaite-Harbison, Hofstra University Department of Curriculum and Teaching.

A professional development workshop presented by J Bret Bennington, Hofstra University Department of Geology.

January 30, February 6, March 6 and 20, 2010, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Reflecting on Your Practice: Examining Your Classroom

IDEAS Welcomes New Director

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s IDEAS enthusiastically announces its new lineup of lectures, workshops and special events, it sadly says farewell to its founding director, Professor Emerita Janice Koch. Dr. Koch began IDEAS in 2004 with the assistance of Project Coordinator Eloise Gmur. Together, they created an institute that provides diverse venues for learning about cutting-edge issues in science and technology. This year, traditions continue as IDEAS investigates new perspectives on providing science learning opportunities to science teachers and the public. The 2009-2010 program offers a “Science Teacher Day” at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, Saturday workshops, a trip to the Galápagos, and its signature series of Thursday lectures by scientists at the forefront of their fields.

The School of Education, Health and Human Services has announced the new director of IDEAS, Dr. Jacqueline Grennon Brooks. Dr. Grennon Brooks has taught at Hofstra for five years in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching, where she has co-directed the Master of Arts in Mathematics, Science and Technology Elementary Education Program. This year, she assumes responsibility for the Secondary Science Education Program, along with the IDEAS directorship. Prior to teaching at Hofstra University, Dr. Grennon Brooks was the founding director of Stony Brook University’s Biotechnology Teaching Laboratory, a lab dedicated to helping the general public understand the world of DNA forensics and offering regional high school students

opportunities to engage in state-of-the-art experimentation. She also created Discover Lab, an interactive learning center for teachers and students of all ages designed to model constructivist teaching approaches. Discover Lab was featured as an exemplary program for middle school science teaching and learning by the National Science Teachers Association.

Last year, IDEAS collaborated with the Hofstra chapter of Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) International and hosted a lecture for the chapter’s induction ceremony. This year, that new tradition will continue.

PDK, a dedicated advocate for the public schools, publishes Phi Delta Kappan, the most cited education journal in the United States, and sponsors the annual Phi Delta Kappa/Gallup Poll of the Public’s Attitudes Toward the Public Schools. Today, as it has for the past century, PDK strives to prepare the next generation of educators as well as to serve practicing teachers, administrators, college educators, and those concerned about public education through a wide range of innovative initiatives based on visionary leadership, relevant research, and dedicated service.

PDK welcomes new alumni and current students to join the Hofstra chapter of this prestigious 103-year-old association. Sign up for new membership in the PDK Hofstra Chapter #181 at pdkintl.org and join us in September for the first IDEAS lecture.

Catching Up With … Joseph Nicolini (M.H.A., ’09)

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oseph Nicolini is a recent graduate of the Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.) program. He served as president of Future Healthcare Leaders of Hofstra University, a student organization participating in the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Higher Education Network. In this role, he organized educational events that brought influential health care leaders and executives to Hofstra to speak to graduate students about current and future trends in the health care industry. Joe was recently selected to the Administrative Fellowship Program at North Shore-LIJ Health System.

What will your fellowship entail?

Joseph Nicolini

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Health care, when you peel away all the layers, is ultimately about people – it’s an industry that relies on people providing necessary services to people.

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I will be mentored by high-level executives from NSUH, with the hope of attaining a full-time opportunity after the fellowship. As an administrative fellow, I will spend one year rotating through facilities and departments within the system and will work on various projects, familiarizing myself with the many areas that contribute to the successful operation of a health system.

The first three months of my fellowship is with Schneider Children’s Hospital at North Shore. I have quickly learned that any given day can require a very different set of tasks and responsibilities. For example, one day I was rounding through one of the intensive care units with the medical staff, and a week later I was working at a satellite facility with an administrative manager who was coordinating a voice-over IP phone system upgrade.

How did your education at the SOEHHS prepare you for the work you are doing now?

The courses offered in the M.H.A. program provided a foundation of understanding that has allowed me to better evaluate day-to-day situations. Without that foundation, I would not be able to recognize the learning opportunities that exist around me every day. My degree program is made up of talented and focused students who share my passion for health education. I was challenged continuously to think outside the box.

What did you study as an undergraduate at C.W. Post?

Psychology. My undergraduate thesis was studying the correlation between CEO salaries and the performance of Fortune 500 companies, which was accepted to the Long Island Psychology Conference in 2004.

What did you do after you earned the bachelor’s degree?

I enrolled at Queens College, where I received 47 post-baccalaureate credits in premedical sciences from 2004 to 2006 and participated in the Academic Associate Research Internship Program through the Department of Emergency Medicine at NSUH, where I later worked as a project coordinator. I worked primarily on patient satisfaction studies, ultimately co-authoring a study examining the presence of a child life specialist in the Pediatric Emergency Department.

How do you think you can contribute to the health care industry during your fellowship and thereafter?

Health care, when you peel away all the layers, is ultimately about people – it’s an industry that relies on people providing necessary services to people. Leaders in the field can never lose sight of this or waver from their dedication to serving the community. This is something that I have always understood and felt passionate about – it’s the reason I was drawn here. I hope to effectively combine this belief with the reality that health care is a business and it must be treated as such; the two go hand in hand, and one must search to strike the appropriate balance. People often say that it’s a shame that health care delivery has turned down this path, but the truth is, a hospital, or any health care facility for that matter, cannot meet the needs of the community it serves if it cannot keep its doors open.

Plans after the fellowship?

I hope to stay on staff with the North Shore-LIJ Health System in some capacity. One of the great things the fellowship offers is wide-ranging exposure to components of the health system that I may not have been able to experience if I accepted a job right out of graduate school. This is an opportunity to determine where my skills align and where I may see myself in the future

Your Support Really Does Make A Difference ...

Alumni support is vital to the School of Education, Health and Human Services.

Graduates may support the future of the SOEHHS in different ways: Through mentoring and leadership – By sharing their professional expertise, alumni may improve the school’s outreach to the community and access to partnerships.

Through a financial commitment – Gifts to Hofstra have a direct impact on students. Alumni can establish a scholarship or help the school purchase up-to-date equipment, maintain access to resources, build partnerships, and much more.

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he football team, led by fourth-year Head Coach Dave Cohen, will look to use a tough defense led by Luke Bonus and Ray McDonough, and an offensive attack spearheaded by running backs Everette Benjamin and Brock Jackolski and receiver Aaron Weaver to compete for a CAA Football Championship. Second-year Volleyball Coach Kristina Hernandez will look to seniors Monica Knight and Chrissey Cruz to lead a squad that includes five newcomers back to the CAA Championship after a quarterfinals appearance last season.

The cross country team, which is led by second-year Head Coach Pete Alfano, will look to build momentum in 2009 behind All-Metropolitan performer Riti Dhillon on the women’s side and junior Phil Giackette on the men’s team.

Second-year Tennis Coach Amanda Foukas has a good foundation of veteran players on the women’s team in juniors Christie Gattelaro and Lauren Clifton, as well as sophomore

Dawne M. Alvarado, Director for Major Gifts, Development and Alumni Affairs Liaison to SOEHHS Phone: (516) 453-5821 du E-mail: Dawne.Alvarado@hofstra.edu

Fall Sports Preview

The women’s soccer team, led by fourth-year Coach Simon Riddiough, looks to return to the top of the CAA after falling in the CAA Championship match last season. Returning CAA Co-Defensive Player of the Year Jess Crankshaw and fi rst team All-CAA pick Tiffany Yovino lead a talented group of players into the 2009 campaign. Richard Nuttall, now in his 22nd year as coach of the men’s soccer program, will look to All-CAA performers Richard Martinez, Rob Youhill and Brett Carrington to lead the Pride in 2009.

The field hockey team was hit hard by graduation, but 12th-year Head Coach Kathy De Angelis has a solid nucleus of young players ready to step in, led by CAA All-Rookie selection Genna Kovar and goalkeeper Amanda Heyde.

Seniors Kristin Thompson and Ashleigh Daniles will provide veteran leadership.

Either way, your support matters! You should be proud of your accomplishments and the accomplishments of your alma mater; by giving back, you can demonstrate that sense of pride to others. For information on making a gift to the SOEHHS or to discuss other involvement opportunities, please contact:

Brooke Sailer. On the men’s side, junior Stian Tvedt and senior Matt Wacks will anchor a largely inexperienced roster in 2009-10.

The women’s golf team, coached by second-year mentor Maren Crowley, will look to make strides in 2009-10. A veteran roster returns, including the top five scorers from a season ago, led by junior Morgan Heyrman. The men’s team, led by second-year Coach Joe Elliott, is in the exact opposite position, as the team lost all five of its top players from last season and will enter 2009-10 with a largely untested roster.

Fans can follow these teams, as well as all the Hofstra Athletics news, at GoHofstra.com. The site, which was launched in May, features an entire suite of new products and services for Pride fans, including: live and on-demand streaming video and audio of Hofstra events and features, rosters, live stats, schedules, online purchase of Pride event tickets, a complete online apparel store featuring the latest Pride gear, online auctions, and much more. Also, be sure to check out upcoming promotions and activities surrounding Hofstra Athletics through the promotions tab.

Jess Crankshaw

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Luke Bonus

News From Around HOFSTRA NEWS Around Hofstra Hofstra Receives Middle States Reaccreditation Hofstra University’s reaccreditation was affirmed by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education on June 25, 2009.

Accreditation and assessment play a critical role in strategic planning and academic enterprise at Hofstra.

Accreditation provides the University with the means to examine itself, the institution’s values, mission and goals, and verify the high quality of academic programs and student services. By participating in this process, Hofstra sends the message that it employs best practices, both in the classroom and in academic and administrative structure.

More than 100 faculty, administrators, and students were directly involved for almost two years in the development of the self-study, a comprehensive and inclusive appraisal of values, strengths, structure and resources. The selfstudy was reviewed by representatives of Middle States.

Middle States convened a very well-qualified visiting team, who came to the University in April 2009 and spent three days with hundreds of faculty, students, and administrators.

Hofstra University Museum Receives Unprecedented Gift of Andy Warhol Art The Hofstra University Museum has received an unprecedented gift of Andy Warhol art from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, a portion of which will be on display through September 20, 2009, at the David Filderman Gallery, located on the ninth floor of the Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus.

The gift, made through the Andy Warhol Photographic Legacy Program, was in honor of the foundation’s 20th anniversary. The museum took ownership of its gift of 103 Polaroid prints and 50 black and white gelatin silver prints valued at $150,300 at the beginning of July 2008.

The Hofstra University Museum is one of 183 college and university art museums that received some of the 28,543 original Warhol photographs valued in excess of $28 million. Each institution received approximately 150 original Polaroid photographs and gelatin silver prints selected by Jenny Moore, curator of the Photographic Legacy Program.

Hofstra University is pleased to share the letter from Middle States and the full report of the visiting team at hofstra.edu/middlestates.

According to The Andy Warhol Foundation President Joel Wachs, the aim of the Photographic Legacy Program

MyWorkster@Hofstra Launches to Help Students and Alumni With Job Searching and Networking

For more information about the program, please call The Hofstra Career Center at (516) 463-6060 or send an e-mail to AlumniAdvisor@hofstra.edu.

After two years of development, Hofstra University and MyWorkster.com launched a special “Alumni Advisor” module called MyWorkster@Hofstra on March 11, 2009.

The “Alumni Advisor” module allows Hofstra students and graduates to connect with Hofstra alumni who have volunteered to serve as career mentors for a wide variety of professions.

Though MyWorkster has a presence at a number of other college campuses, MyWorkster@Hofstra is the fi rst partnership that allows students and graduates to find alumni advisors who can offer professional guidance and networking opportunities. Both job seekers and those volunteering as advisors will find MyWorkster@Hofstra to be a rewarding service. MyWorkster@Hofstra is free and offers the University’s current students and graduates a way to connect with their alma mater while taking advantage of unique professional opportunities.

Hofstra students and alumni interested in registering for MyWorkster@Hofstra should visit hofstra.edu/careers and click on “MyWorkster@Hofstra” to complete an online profile. Alumni interested in participating as career mentors will see an option to register as an alumni advisor during the sign-in process.

MyWorkster was founded by Hofstra alumnus Jeffrey Saliture ’08 while he was still an undergraduate student, and he is currently the CEO of MyWorkster Enterprises, based in New York. MyWorkster was created to help professionals advance their careers through simple and effective technologies.

Capital Campaign Exceeds Goal With $110 Million Raised Hofstra University’s Capital Campaign exceeded its $100 million goal with a total of $110 million raised, President Stuart Rabinowitz announced at the 2009 Hofstra Gala on May 7 at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex. Only the second such campaign in the University’s history, it focused on development in five areas: endowment; capital projects and renovations; technology upgrades; academic programs; and the Annual Fund.

“Exceeding our $100 million goal demonstrates the faith and support that Hofstra enjoys from our alumni and friends,” said President Rabinowitz, noting that the campaign had received two gifts of at least $10 million and more than 20 gifts of $1 million or more. “This historic achievement will make a real difference to Hofstra’s future and will enhance our national reputation for academic excellence.”

“The generosity of our trustees, alumni, friends, and parents will allow us to continue to improve Hofstra University and attract the brightest students through scholarships and financial aid, provide those students with the finest technology and learning facilities, and recruit and support the best faculty,” said Capital Campaign Chair and Hofstra Trustee John D. Miller ’79. Mr. Miller added, “I would like to personally thank everyone who invested in Hofstra’s future through the Capital Campaign.”

The Gala itself raised $1 million, thanks to contributions announced at the annual fund-raiser

by Gala honoree and Hofstra Trustee Peter S. Kalikow ’65 and fellow Hofstra Trustee and Gala Co-Chair David S. Mack ’67. Proceeds from the Gala benefit Hofstra’s student scholarship fund.

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The Capital Campaign was launched at the University’s Gala on May 3, 2006, by President Rabinowitz and then-Chair of the Board Miller.

That year, Hofstra had already announced significant gifts from Mr. Miller; Mr. Mack; Hofstra Trustee Joe Gregory ’74 and his wife,

is to provide greater access to Warhol’s artwork and process, and to enable a wide range of people from communities across the country to view and study this important yet relatively unknown body of Warhol’s work.

Hofstra University Museum Director Beth E. Levinthal ’73, ’75, stated that the museum “is honored to have been a recipient of this generous and historically meaningful gift from the Andy Warhol Photographic Legacy Program. This gift enhances the museum’s collection of photography, while expanding our ability to contextualize our prints and other collection works also created by Andy Warhol.”

Niki; current Chair of the Board Marilyn Monter ’76; and Hofstra Trustee Helene Fortunoff.

University Honored with CIO 100 Award for Innovative Technology A project giving Hofstra students virtual lab and mobile computing capabilities to access academic software from any location on campus earned the University a spot on CIO magazine’s list of the top 100 companies that are creating new business value through technological innovations.

“This prestigious award is quite an honor, and it recognizes our innovative work in testing and implementing our Virtual Lab system for students to access their academic software from anywhere,” said Robert W. Juckiewicz, Hofstra’s vice president for information technology. “This is just one component of an ongoing strategy to support students who use technology ubiquitously and constantly for academic, social and work needs. More than 90 percent of incoming first-year students come to campus with a laptop; almost all carry a mobile phone. Recognizing this, Hofstra is working to create a fully mobile learning environment for students, so that all services are available to our students wherever they are in the world.”

The top CIO 100 list includes AT&T; Dell; GE Energy; Infosys Technologies; JetBlue; Raytheon; T-Mobile; UPS; the U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center; and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. Hofstra is one of only seven colleges and universities listed. Some of the features for which Hofstra was cited include: The creation of Hofstra’s Virtual Computer Lab, which provides mobile access to software from any device running a browser.

The availability of high-speed wireless technology on campus.

In partnership with Google, Hofstra provides students with access to e-mail, calendars and Google Apps where they can create documents and invite others to work collaboratively from any location.

The University has created “collaboratories,” innovative workspaces that utilize the latest software along with a physical environment to foster collaborative work among students. Hofstra utilizes the best technology from all major providers, such as Microsoft, Cisco, Google and IBM.

Help Us Find the SOEHHS Slogan

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The School of Education, Health and Human Services is searching for a slogan! We are looking for a short, clever statement to include at the bottom of official communications such as e-mails, stationery and the Web site. This statement should convey the unique qualities of our school in a creative way, while relating to the University’s mission. In our case, that would mean complementing Hofstra University’s general slogan, “find your edge.” Slogans should be brief, but must reflect the offerings and philosophy of the school.

If you have an idea that would help us market our school, please e-mail your suggestions to katie.davis@hofstra.edu and place “SOEHHS slogan” in the subject line.

For inspiration, hofstra.edu/soehhs. The alumnus who submits the winning SOEHHS slogan idea will be recognized in the next alumni newsletter.

All ideas will be reviewed by a committee of faculty and administrators from the SOEHHS and the Office of University Relations.

Thank you for taking the time to participate and offer insightful ideas to your alma mater!