ALUMNI, STUDENT & FAMILY WEEKEND
Friday-Sunday, September 27-29, 2019
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Friday, September 27 2-6:30 p.m.
Family Weekend Check-In and On-Site Purchases Multipurpose Room, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus Families that preregistered online may pick up their registration materials at check-in. For families interested in purchasing tickets today, please be advised that some events are sold out. In order to attend the Fall Festival concert and carnival, Hofstra students must swipe their HofstraCards on Saturday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Admittance to the concert is free for Hofstra students. No on-site student guest (friend) tickets will be sold.
2-6:30 p.m.
View Parent Council Chance Auction Baskets and Purchase Chance Tickets Multipurpose Room, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus Support the Parent Council Chance Auction, which benefits the Student Emergency Fund and Family Weekend Fund. The drawing will be held Saturday, September 29, at 4 p.m. (Ticket holders need not be present to win; certain fees and taxes may apply to prizes.)
2-8 p.m.
Get Fit at The Fit David S. Mack Fitness Center, North Campus Pat Montagano, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Campus Recreation, Hofstra University Exercise or take a tour of the beautiful Mack Fitness Center. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult and will not have access to the weight room. Please present your Family Weekend pass upon entry.
3-3:50 p.m.
Information Sessions • Study Abroad With Hofstra
Room 109 Roosevelt Hall, South Campus Maria Luisa Fixell, Assistant Provost for Study Abroad and Internationalization, Hofstra University Students who have studied and lived in another country and have experienced another culture firsthand are eager to share their life-changing experiences and answer your questions about Hofstra’s study abroad options.
• Majors and Careers
Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center Theater, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus Michelle Kyriakides, Executive Director, The Career Center, Hofstra University Kristin Weingartner, Associate Dean of First-Year Programs and Associate Professor of Psychology, Hofstra University What resources exist for students as they are connecting their in-class education with their future? How can a liberal arts major translate into a successful career? Our speakers discuss how students choose majors and decide on their career path.
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4-4:50 p.m.
Faculty Lectures • Guidelines for Your Student on Their Path to Physician Assistant or Medical School Room 240 Gallon Wing, South Campus Mary Banahan, Assistant Professor and Dual-Degree Coordinator, Physician Assistant Studies, Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies Admission to PA and medical school is highly competitive. Professor Banahan – a 2019 Teacher of the Year – will discuss tips for helping your student on their path to obtaining a coveted seat in these programs.
• Support System: Famous Paintings and the Structures Behind Them Room 115 Calkins Hall (Painting Studio), South Campus James W. Lee, Associate Professor, Fine Arts, Design, Art History, School of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts, Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Most individuals might be able to recognize Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa from the front, but the back of the painting shares some interesting tidbits about how it came to be. Following a short talk about the materials that make up well-known paintings, Professor Lee – a 2019 Teacher of the Year – will demonstrate how to properly stretch and prime a painting.
5 p.m.
Tours • Hofstra Arboretum Tour Begins at Hofstra Hall, South Campus Frederick Soviero, Director of Grounds and the Hofstra Arboretum, Hofstra University Don’t miss this popular campus tradition! Fred Soviero teaches us the Latin names of trees and other fun facts about Hofstra’s Arboretum on South Campus.
• Hofstra University Museum of Art Emily Lowe Gallery, South Campus Karen T. Albert, Acting Director and Chief Curator, Hofstra University Museum of Art Tour of Environmental Impact Exhibition Environmental Impact presents the work of nine artists who, through a variety of approaches and artistic media, address the consequences of human interaction with nature. Frequently, the artist becomes an activist – creating works of art meant to bring awareness to environmental concerns and sway public opinion. These works of art visually communicate the reality of our changing world.
Dinner on Your Own Enjoy eateries on campus, including the Student Center Café and HofUSA. See page 10 for a list of local restaurants providing discounts.
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Welcome Dessert Reception Main Dining Room, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus Hofstra Vice President for Student Affairs W. Houston Dougharty and a Student Government Association representative greet students and their families on the first evening of Family Weekend 2019. You are invited to dip an array of delectable desserts into our chocolate fountain and sample a variety of cheeses and fruit while sipping coffee and apple cider. This event is casual; come as you are. Enjoy performances from student musicians and demonstrations from members of the Hofstra Ballroom and Latin Dance Club.
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8 p.m.
Fall Festival Pride Court Showcase The Helene Fortunoff Theater, Monroe Lecture Center, South Campus Enjoy a night that showcases the many great talents of Hofstra students. The audience is included in voting for our newest Pride Royalty.
Saturday, September 28 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Family Weekend Check-In and On-Site Purchases Multipurpose Room, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus Families that preregistered online may pick up their registration materials at check-in. For families interested in purchasing tickets today, please be advised that some events are sold out. In order to attend the Fall Festival concert and carnival, Hofstra students must swipe their HofstraCards today between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Admittance to the concert is free for Hofstra students. Student guest tickets must have been purchased online prior to today.
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
View Parent Council Chance Auction Baskets and Purchase Chance Tickets Multipurpose Room, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus Support the Parent Council Chance Auction, which benefits the Student Emergency Fund and Family Weekend Fund. A drawing will be held at 4 p.m. (Ticket holders need not be present to win. Fees and taxes may apply to prizes.) Late basket pickup will be in the Plaza Room Middle, Mack Student Center, 5-6 p.m. today (Saturday).
9-11 a.m.
Fall Festival Cheer and Dance Performances Mack Fitness Center, North Campus Watch our nationally and internationally ranked Cheer and Dance teams perform.
9:15-10:15 a.m. Family Breakfast
Main Dining Room, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus Start your day with a hot buffet of scrambled eggs, bacon, and home fries. Lighter fare of make-your-own oatmeal and fruit will also be available. Talented student a cappella groups are scheduled to perform. Don’t forget to buy tickets for the Parent Council Chance Auction.
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Get Fit at The Fit
David S. Mack Fitness Center, North Campus Pat Montagano, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Campus Recreation, Hofstra University Exercise or take a tour of the beautiful Mack Fitness Center. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult and will not have access to the weight room. Please present your Family Weekend pass upon entry.
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10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Hofstra Cub Zone
Game Room, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, Lower Level, North Campus While adult family members are attending lectures and other sessions, children ages 6-11 can play in our Game Room and work on arts and crafts projects, supervised by professional staff. We are pleased to offer children an opportunity to visit the Hofstra University Museum of Art, led by Museum Educator Kylie McGinnis.
10:30-11:20 a.m.
Faculty Lectures • Who Thought Engineering Could Be Hilarious? Mauro J. Caputi, Associate Professor of Engineering, Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, Hofstra University Helene Fortunoff Theater, Monroe Lecture Center, South Campus Can a love of TV, movies, and teaching be combined with an outgoing and humorous personality to produce a first-year engineering design class that is entertaining as well as educational? That’s just what happened when Dr. Caputi decided to conduct his ENGG 15 lecture class as if it were a live TV show. He facilitates the course in an engaging and humorous style to allow students to have a great deal of fun while actively learning and experiencing the three main areas of study: the informed design process, teamwork, and communication. Why not see for yourself how Dr. Caputi is developing innovative ways to make engineering classes accessible and fun for all. Professor Caputi was named a 2014 Teacher of the Year.
• Applications of Business Analytics Alexander Pelaez, Associate Professor of Information Systems and Business Analytics, Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University Room 109 C.V. Starr, South Campus Companies are spending millions of dollars on implementing analytics and developing analytics teams. Professor Pelaez – a 2019 Teacher of the Year – discusses what business analytics is, how companies are using it, and how it affects everything we do, from shopping to better health care. Special emphasis is placed on a nonmathematical explanation of widely used techniques at major corporations.
11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
Faculty Lectures • What to Expect ... When Your Student Is in College Benjamin Rifkin, Dean of Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center Theater, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, First Floor, South Campus You may have read What to Expect When You’re Expecting, but now that your student is in college, there doesn’t seem to be a guidebook. What should you expect in the first year, sophomore year, junior year, and senior year? What questions can you ask your student to help them find their way to great learning experiences? What should you do when they ask you for different kinds of help? Benjamin Rifkin, dean of Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – as well as the father of two recent college graduates – shares his perspective on the challenges of parenting college students.
• Sensation vs. Perception: Synonyms or Complements? Elisabeth Ploran, Associate Professor of Psychology, School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Plaza Room West, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus We often use the terms “sense” and “perceive” as if they are the same concept, but psychology and biology teach us a different story. Professor Ploran – a 2019 Teacher of the Year – explores some differences between the two actions, including how our brain can trick us into perceiving things that are not there.
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Noon-2 p.m. PRIDE Expo
Hofstra USA Parking Lot, North Campus For decades, Hofstra’s student groups have built intricate and creative structures and performed skits for the Fall Festival. The PRIDE Expo continues this tradition in an exciting new format. This year, student groups have worked in teams to build games with the theme of Animated Films.
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Hofstra Arboretum Tour Begins at Hofstra Hall, South Campus Frederick Soviero, Director of Grounds and the Hofstra Arboretum, Hofstra University Don’t miss this popular campus tradition! Fred Soviero teaches us the Latin names of trees and other fun facts about Hofstra’s Arboretum on South Campus. Note: This is the same as the tour on Friday at 5 p.m.
2-7 p.m.
Fall Festival Concert and Carnival $45 per person; children 11 and under are admitted free Intramural Fields, North Campus Have fun on carnival rides such as the Zipper, Tornado, and Sizzler, and attend the exciting concert with the ’90s cover band The Reservoir Dawgs, chart-topping nostalgia band 3OH!3, and this year’s headliner, Flo Rida. Food is available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs, umbrellas, and rain gear. The 2019 Pride Royalty will be announced and crowned on the concert stage. Please note that the concert may contain adult content and is not intended for young audiences.
4-8 p.m.
Open Game Room Game Room, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, Lower Level, North Campus Family members are welcome to play board or electronic games and billiards. Children 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
6:30-8 p.m.
Taste of Hofstra (sold out) Hofstra University Club, David S. Mack Hall, North Campus Join alumni at the most elegant dining venue on campus and sample dishes from local restaurants at this reception organized by the Office for Development and Alumni Affairs. See participating restaurants on page 9.
7 p.m. (after the concert’s final curtain call) Grucci Fireworks Spectacular
North Campus Enjoy fireworks wherever you are on the North Campus as we close out the Fall Festival concert.
7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Movie Night: Toy Story 4 (G)
Student Center Theater, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus End your day at Hofstra with a FREE family movie, Toy Story 4, courtesy of our student club Entertainment Unlimited and HofstraCard Services, our special sponsor. Concessions will be available at the door for purchase (cash only).
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Sunday, September 29 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Get Fit at The Fit
David S. Mack Fitness Center, North Campus Pat Montagano, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Campus Recreation, Hofstra University Exercise or take a tour of the beautiful Mack Fitness Center. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult and will not have access to the weight room. Please present your Family Weekend pass upon entry.
Noon-5 p.m. Open Swim
Swim Center, North Campus Bring your swimsuit and goggles and swim in Hofstra’s Olympic-sized pool. Children 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Please present your Family Weekend pass upon entry.
Noon
Hofstra Pride Field Hockey vs. Yale University Field Hockey Stadium, North Campus Go Hofstra Pride! Admission is free.
1 p.m.
Hofstra Pride Women’s Soccer vs. Elon University Soccer Stadium, North Campus Go Hofstra Pride! Admission is free.
1-4:30 p.m.
Community Solidarity Food Share Meet in Plaza Room West, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus Help distribute fresh produce, groceries, hot meals, and more to people in need outside the Hempstead train station.
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RELIGIOUS SERVICES MUSLIM COMMUNITY: Jummah Prayers Friday, September 27, 1 p.m. Room 141 Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus HOFSTRA HILLEL: Shabbat Service and Family Shabbat Dinner Friday, September 27 5:30 p.m.: Shabbat Service Greenhouse, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, Lower Level, North Campus 6:30 p.m.: Family Shabbat Dinner Plaza Rooms, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus CATHOLIC COMMUNITY: Mass Sunday, September 29, 2019, 11 a.m. Greenhouse, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, Lower Level, North Campus Reconciliation is available before and after Mass. Light refreshments will be served after Mass. PROTESTANT COMMUNITY Please refer to list of off-campus houses of worship below.
OFF-CAMPUS HOUSES OF WORSHIP Baptist: Church in the Garden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Union Baptist Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . South Hempstead Baptist Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UCC Congregation Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
516-746-0358 516-483-3088 516-481-7090 516-483-3610
Catholic: St. Joseph’s Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 516-747-3535 Episcopal: Cathedral of the Incarnation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 516-746-2955 Jewish: Reform: Temple B’nai Torah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 516-221-2370 Conservative: East Meadow Jewish Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 516-483-4205 Orthodox: Young Israel of West Hempstead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 516-481-7429 Lutheran: Church of the Epiphany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 516-481-9344 Grace Lutheran Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 516-489-2182 Muslim: Islamic Center of Long Island (ICLI). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 516-333-3495 Pentecostal: Assembly of God Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 516-489-7337 Presbyterian: Christ First Presbyterian Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 516-292-1644 United Church of Christ: Garden City Community Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 516-746-1700 United Methodist: United Methodist Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 516-794-5855
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2019 TASTE OF HOFSTRA RECEPTION Participating Restaurants The Garden City Hotel 45 7th Street Garden City, NY 11530 516-747-3000 gardencityhotel.com Garden City Pizza 670 Franklin Avenue Garden City, NY 11530 516-294-2929 gardencitypizza.com The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille 1740 Hempstead Turnpike East Meadow, NY 11554 516-280-7251 thegreeneturtle.com Havana Central Roosevelt Field Mall 630 Old Country Road Garden City, NY 11530 516-739-7900 havanacentral.com Hofstra University Club 225 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY 11549 516-463-6648 hofstrauniversityclub.com Houlihan’s 725 Merrick Avenue Westbury, NY 11590 516-222-8010 houlihans.com Jersey Mike’s Subs 988 Hempstead Turnpike Uniondale, NY 11553 516-307-1200 jerseymikes.com Maggiano’s Little Italy 600 Garden City Plaza Garden City, NY 11530 516-877-9640 maggianos.com Napolini Express 323 Oak Street Uniondale, NY 11553 516-505-5500 napoliniexpress.com
On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina 200 Broadway Mall Hicksville, NY 11801 516-342-7777 ontheborder.com Pantano’s Gourmet 1150 Hempstead Turnpike Uniondale, NY 11553 516-483-4911 pantanofoods.com Piccolo 2770 Sunrise Highway Bellmore, NY 11710 516-679-8787 piccoloristorante.com Prost Grill & Garten 652 Franklin Avenue Garden City, NY 11530 516-427-5215 prostgrill.com Qdoba Mexican Eats 2160 Hempstead Turnpike East Meadow, NY 11554 516-743-9890 qdoba.com Seasons 52 Roosevelt Field Mall 630 Old Country Road Garden City, NY 11530 516-248-5252 seasons52.com SoBol 2332 Hempstead Turnpike East Meadow, NY 11554 516-622-3355 mysobol.com Texas Roadhouse 2571 Hempstead Turnpike, Suite 100 East Meadow, NY 11554 516-520-7427 texasroadhouse.com Tropical Smoothie Café 55 Old Country Road Carle Place, NY 11514 516-414-0989 tropicalsmoothiecafe.com Uncle Bacala’s 2370 Jericho Turnpike Garden City Park, NY 11040 516-739-0505 unclebacala.com
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RESTAURANTS PROVIDING DISCOUNTS DURING FAMILY WEEKEND To receive the discounts listed below, Hofstra families must present this program; Hofstra students will receive discounts upon presentation of their HofstraCard.
Borrelli’s 1580 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554 516-794-0190 borrellisitalianrestaurant.com 10% Discount The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille 1740 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554 516-280-7251 thegreeneturtle.com 10% Food Discount Napolini Express 323 Oak Street, Uniondale, NY 11553 516-505-5500 napoliniexpress.com 10% Discount Prost Grill & Garten 652 Franklin Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 516-427-5215 prostgrill.com 10% Discount, $25 Minimum Student with HofstraCard must be present. Revel Restaurant and Bar 835 Franklin Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 516-246-9111 revelrestaurant.com 10% Discount For an extensive list of local eateries, visit hofstra.edu/offcampusdining.
h PRESENTERS’ BIOGRAPHIES Karen T. Albert is acting director and chief curator at the Hofstra University Museum of Art. For more than 30 years, Albert has organized and curated exhibitions on a wide variety of topics, including recent exhibitions that featured works from the Museum’s permanent collections: Pushing Boundaries: American Art After World War II, Romare Bearden: Storyteller, Changing Perceptions: World War I and the Visual Arts, and Portfolios II: Offset Lithographic Prints. Two exhibitions curated by Albert, Past Traditions/New Voices in Asian Art (2014) and We Hold These Truths ... (2013), received highly competitive grant funding from the National Endowment for the Arts. Albert earned a Bachelor of Arts in Art History and a Master of Fine Arts in Museum Studies, both from Syracuse University. In 2012 she was a Seminar Fellow for Academic Museum and Gallery Leadership, Association of Academic Museums and Galleries at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. She serves as a peer reviewer for the Institute of Museum and Library Services federal grants.
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Mary Banahan holds a BS in Health Sciences from the Touro College Physician Assistant (PA) Program and an MS in Advanced Physician Assistant Studies with a concentration in education and leadership from A.T. Still University. She is also a Lamaze certified childbirth educator since 1992 and has worked clinically in primary care, internal medicine, and women’s health. Banahan has served in PA education since 2002 in roles of clinical coordinator, associate director, and chair of PA admissions for the Touro College PA Programs and is currently the dual-degree coordinator for the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. Banahan was selected by graduating seniors as a 2019 Teacher of the Year Award. Mauro J. Caputi, associate professor of engineering, holds an MS and PhD in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech, and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Manhattan College. This year marks 32 years of enthusiastic teaching and humorous interaction with undergraduate students at three outstanding schools: Virginia Tech for seven years, the University of the Pacific for one year, and Hofstra University for 24 years. Since 2004, his major focus has been to provide first-year engineering students with an engaging, memorable “live television show” classroom and laboratory experience using extensive multimedia, classic storytelling methods, and a comedic stage presence. Appointed director of freshman engineering in 2013, and selected by graduating seniors as a 2014 Teacher of the Year, Caputi continues to vigorously explore new ways to infuse his teaching with both theory and hands-on experience. Maria Luisa Fixell holds a BA in Comparative Language Education and an MS in Educational Administration from LIU Post, and an MA in Italian Literature from New York University. She is assistant provost for study abroad and internationalization, director of the Hofstra in Venice Program, and adjunct assistant professor of Italian in the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at Hofstra. Michelle Kyriakides, executive director of The Career Center, has over 15 years of experience in career counseling, experiential learning, and higher education administration. Prior to working in higher education, she worked in the communications industry, supporting college students from across the country as they interned at national media outlets in New York City and serving as manager of public relations for a nonprofit organization. Her research has primarily focused on the study of achievement models, specifically about the measurement of parental expectations in academic achievement studies and the impact of deliberate practice as it relates to career achievement in a variety of fields. Kyriakides holds an EdD in Instructional Leadership and an MSEd in Student Development Practices in Higher Education from St. John’s University, an MA in Television/Film from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, and a BA in Communication and Philosophy from the University of Scranton. James (Jim) Lee holds an MFA from the University of Delaware. He is represented by Nicelle Beauchene Gallery, NY. Lee has shown internationally at Galerie VidalCuglietta, Brussels; Motus Fort, Tokyo; FDC Satellite, Brussels; and Galerie Markus Winter, Berlin. Additionally, he has been included in exhibitions at the Lamar Dodd School of Art at University of Georgia, Athens, GA; the Center for the Arts Gallery, Towson, MD; Ratio 3, San Francisco; LAND, Los Angeles; Islip Art Museum, NY; Galerie Ruth Leuchter, Dusseldorf; Galerie Lelong, New York; Andrae Kaufmann Gallery, Berlin; IMOCA, Indianapolis; White Flag Projects, St. Louis; Atlanta Contemporary Art Center, Atlanta; Larry Becker Contemporary Art, Philadelphia; and the Neuberger Museum of Art, Purchase, NY. Lee lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. Kylie McGinnis holds a BFA in Studio Art and an MS in Art Education from Florida State University. As a museum educator at the Hofstra University Museum of Art, she initiates and directs discussion centered around an awareness of ourselves within the world we inhabit, our personal beliefs and ideals, and the perspectives of others expressed through artwork. She is interested in nurturing an academic environment that is capable of reaching diverse communities and helping students develop empathy.
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Patricia A. Montagano, senior assistant dean of students and director of campus recreation at Hofstra University, holds a Master of Education from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She has led the charge to keep our campus community, particularly our students, at its healthiest. As a certified personal trainer, she encourages all to exercise at the Fitness Center and get involved in the programs she oversees, including group exercise classes, intramural sports, club sports, and Spirit Support (mascots, pep band, dance, and cheer teams). With great enthusiasm and a genuine passion to educate the community on healthy practices, she remains 100 percent dedicated to helping people reach their maximum physical potential. Alexander Pelaez is associate professor of information systems and business analytics at the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University. He holds a PhD in Information Systems from Baruch College, City University of New York. With over 25 years’ experience in senior management roles at a number of firms in banking, health care, and media, his research focuses on machine learning, artificial intelligence, big data, healthcare analytics, group dynamics, and social networking. His research has been published in many journals, including International Journal of Electronic Commerce, Journal of Computer Information Systems, Journal of Management Systems, Journal of Information Technology Management, Information Systems, e-Business Management, and International Journal of Social and Organization Dynamics in IT. Elisabeth Ploran, PhD, is associate professor of psychology and the 2019 Teacher of the Year from the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She teaches courses in cognition and neuroscience at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Her research focuses on how spatial cognition degrades over time in patients with lupus and how diagnoses of fetal health may be affected by the type of heart monitor display used during observation. Benjamin Rifkin, PhD, dean of Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, earned his first bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Russian and East European studies at Yale University and his second master’s degree and PhD in Slavic languages and literatures at the University of Michigan. He has published over two dozen articles on the teaching of foreign languages, the assessment of learning outcomes, and Russian film, and he is the author or co-author of three Russian language textbooks. Rifkin’s current research focuses on the teaching of compassion in the foreign language and literature curriculum at the college level. He has won awards for teaching excellence, advising, scholarship, and service to his profession. He served as a faculty member at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and in academic leadership positions at Temple University, The College of New Jersey, and Ithaca College before joining Hofstra University. Frederick Soviero has been director of grounds and the Hofstra Arboretum for 33 years. Prior to Hofstra, he worked at Adelphi University, led a landscape maintenance and design business, and was the manager of Panfield Nurseries in Lloyd Harbor. Soviero graduated from Farmingdale State College, SUNY, with a horticulture degree in nursery management. Kristin Weingartner, PhD, senior associate dean of first-year programs and associate professor of psychology at Hofstra University, completed her graduate studies in cognitive psychology at Binghamton University, SUNY. Weingartner teaches a graduate course in perception and cognition, and undergraduate courses in cognition and research methods. Her research interests are in the general areas of reading comprehension and memory. Weingartner has published her findings in journals such as Behavioral Research Methods, Scientific Studies of Reading, Memory & Cognition, Journal of Cognitive Psychology, and Journal of Memory & Language. She is a member of the American Psychological Association, Psychonomic Society, and Society for Text & Discourse.
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CHANCE AUCTION DONORS Hofstra Family Members Francine and Melissa Berman Karin Erickson and Family The Fidis Family Catherine and David Fisher Christopher and Susan Heilig
Hali Herman Pat Montagano Gina Oliver Sara Pereira The Tasdemir Family
Businesses AcQua Restaurant Apollo Diner Bellmore Playhouse Berne Jewelers Best Market Bolila Jewelry Borrelli’s Italian Restaurant and Cafe Boutique 360 Brooklyn Museum Calda Pizzeria Carvel Clean Machine Carwash Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum Colony Diner Cozymels Cradle of Aviation Museum The Dance Place DeMaire Hair Salon Domenico’s Elisa’s Restaurant Entertainment Cruises European Wax Center Fairway Fantastic Spa
Frank’s Steakhouse Garden City Hotel Garden Social Beer Garden & Kitchen Governor’s Comedy Club Grassos Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille The Hair Bar Havana Central Hilton Homewood Suites Hofstra Athletics Hofstra Bookstore Hofstra Continuing Education Hurricane Grill and Wings Hyatt Place Garden City The International Cafe Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum Jake’s Steakhouse The Jets Organization Kings Park Preschool Long Island Children’s Museum Long Island Marriott Maggiano’s Little Italy Maggie’s Sky Nail Massage Envy Michael’s Salon Museum of the City of New York
Napolini Express New York Water Taxi NYC Ballet Old Westbury Gardens On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina Out of Print Outback Steakhouse Pancho’s Cantina Philly Pretzel Factory Piccolo Ristorante Seasons 52 Wine Bar and Grille Sharon Klein LMT Springhill Suites by Marriott Staples Stew Leonards Sweetie Pies on Main Switzworld Texas Roadhouse Trader Joe’s Trio Hardware & Paint Verizon Viana Hotel and Spa Walt Disney World Co.
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HOFSTRA CLUB SPORTS eSports
Saturday, Sept. 28 • 3-7 p.m. Room 217 Breslin Hall, South Campus
Baseball
Sunday, Sept. 29 • 9 a.m.-noon • Baseball Field, North Campus
Men’s Soccer
Sunday, Sept. 29 • 3-5:30 p.m. • Soccer Stadium, North Campus These events are free of charge.
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY MUSEUM OF ART EXHIBITIONS Other People’s Parties August 13, 2019-March 13, 2020 Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 p.m. David Filderman Gallery, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, Ninth Floor, South Campus
In today’s hyperconnected social world, images of others have become a ubiquitous part of everyday life, but what is it about other people’s parties that intrigues us so much? Is it idle curiosity or something more? This exhibition, featuring photography from artists such as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Larry Fink, Danny Lyon, Mary Ellen Mark, and Andy Warhol, calls attention to the highs and lows of our most social occasions, investigating the human impulse to capture party moments through photography and our desire to live vicariously through images of others. Funding has been provided by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
Environmental Impact September 3-December 13, 2019 Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Emily Lowe Gallery, Behind Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus Through a variety of approaches and artistic media, the works of art in Environmental Impact address the consequences of human interaction with the natural environment. Frequently, the artist becomes an activist – creating works of art meant to bring awareness to environmental concerns and sway public opinion. The works featured in this exhibition depict how more recent human intrusion into the natural world has resulted in dire environmental concerns. Featured artists – including Daniel Beltrá, Diane Burko, Edward Burtynsky, Janet Culbertson, Alejandro Durán, Steve McPherson, Alexis Rockman, Barbara Roux, and Steve Rowell – believe that we can begin to achieve change through action. Funding has been provided by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
For more information, visit hofstra.edu/museum or call the Hofstra University Museum of Art at 516-463-5672.
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HOFSTRA FALL FESTIVAL/ FAMILY WEEKEND Friday-Sunday, September 27-29, 2019 Events marked by * are included with paid Family Weekend registration of $25 per person. FALL FESTIVAL concert is priced additionally per person, as noted below. Do not count your Hofstra student when purchasing tickets. Please note that the Fall Festival concert may contain adult content and is not intended for young audiences.
PRICE PER PERSON FRIDAY REQUIRED FAMILY WEEKEND REGISTRATION................. $25 Get Fit at The Fit............................................................................ * Information Sessions..................................................................... * Faculty Lectures............................................................................. * Tours............................................................................................... * Welcome Dessert Reception........................................................ * Fall Festival Pride Court Showcase ............................................. * SATURDAY Family Breakfast............................................................................. * Get Fit at The Fit............................................................................ * Hofstra Cub Zone.......................................................................... * Faculty Lectures............................................................................. * PRIDE Expo.................................................................................... * Arboretum Tour............................................................................. * Concert and Carnival (children 11 and under admitted free).............. $45 Open Game Room........................................................................ * Taste of Hofstra...............................................................(Sold Out) Grucci Fireworks............................................................................ * Movie Night: Toy Story 4 (G) ........................................................ * SUNDAY Get Fit at The Fit............................................................................ * Open Swim .................................................................................... * Field Hockey Game....................................................................... * Women’s Soccer Game ................................................................ * Community Solidarity Food Share .............................................. * *Included with paid Family Weekend registration.
PARENT COUNCIL FUNDRAISER Chance Auction (White) or 50/50 Cash Raffle (Blue) Ticket 1 Ticket: $10 3 Tickets: $20 10 Tickets: $50
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ALUMNI, STUDENT & FAMILY WEEKEND
CAMPUS MAP GET FIT AT THE FIT
PRIDE EXPO
CONCERT
FIELD HOCKEY
CARNIVAL
OPEN SWIM
SOCCER RELIGIOUS SERVICES FRIDAY RECEPTION, SATURDAY BREAKFAST
CHECK-IN, FAMILY TICKET SALES, STUDENT SWIPES FOR CONCERT
INDOOR
OPEN GAME ROOM
TASTE OF HOFSTRA
FOOD SHARE CUB ZONE
MOVIE NIGHT INFORMATION SESSION
FACULTY LECTURE
MUSEUM EXHIBITION
FACULTY LECTURE
ARBORETUM TOUR
BUSINESS SCHOOL PRIDE BUILDING
COURT SHOWCASE
MUSEUM EXHIBITION INFORMATION SESSION
Support the Parent Council Fundraiser! Thank you to donors, participants, and especially to the members of the Parent Council who made the Chance Auction and 50/50 Cash Raffle possible. The Chance Auction proceeds benefit Hofstra student and family programming.