Dear Fellow Alumni: As May 2003 Commencement approaches, it marks the beginning of an exciting time for graduates who will join the ranks of more than 100,000 Hofstra alumni. We welcome the Class of 2003 to the Alumni Organization, and encourage them to take advantage of the many benefits of being a member.
Reunion Weekend will include cultural programs, campus tours and Commencement. In addition, special activities are planned specifically for the Classes of 1943, 1948, 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973 and 1978, as they celebrate milestone reunions. I look forward to another successful year at Hofstra, and want to remind you that visiting www.hofstra.edu is a great way to stay connected with Hofstra. We hope you will keep us in mind when events in your life change by filling out our on-line Keep In Touch form so that we can share your good fortune with fellow alumni. And we certainly hope that you will take advantage of the opportunity to be included in the 2004 edition of the Hofstra University Alumni Directory.
During the first year of my presidency I was privileged to have worked with the members of the Alumni Organization Executive Council, chartered groups, committees and the Alumni Relations staff. I also had the pleasure of meeting many enthusiastic and generous Hofstra alumni. Through the efforts of these dedicated individuals we have successfully advanced our objectives of increased For more information about alumni events, programs, benesupport of the Annual Fund and scholarships, participation in fits and services, contact Director of Alumni Relations Jim campus events and alumni programs, and the addition of products Cusack '90, '97 at (516) 463-6636. and services for alumni. Spring events offer great opportunities for alumni to meet, reminisce Thomas Santucci, Esq. ’93 and enjoy social gatherings. These include Reunion Weekend 2003 President on May 17-18, and the Hofstra University Gala Ball on May 29. Hofstra University Alumni Organization
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2003-2004 President Thomas Santucci ’93 Annual Fund Committee Development Committee Former Chair, GOLD
Executive Vice President William R. Agresti ’78 Annual Fund Committee Co-Chair, Development Committee Corporate Development Council
First Vice President Joseph Sparacio ’89 Co-Chair, Homecoming Committee Annual Fund Committee
Second Vice President
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ORGANIZATION ANNUAL MEETING Saturday, May 17, at 10 a.m. Hofstra University Club David S. Mack Hall, North Campus Agenda items include: Recognition of Reunion Classes 1943, 1948, 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973 and 1978
AWARDS PRESENTATION
Heather D. Rocco ’96, ’99 Co-Chair, GOLD Annual Fund Committee Development Committee President, Tau Chi Rho/Sigma Sigma Sigma Alumnae
Executive Council Member of the Year
Corresponding Secretary
Hofstra CAN! Volunteer of the Year
Heather D. Rocco ’96, ’99
HART Volunteers of the Year Bob Schertzer ’73 and Ilene Schuss ’80
Carol A. Bronzo ’54 Annual Fund Committee Development Committee Co-Chair Membership Committee Hofstra Pride Club Board of Directors
Marjorie and James M. Shuart Alumni Family Award
Recording Secretary
Election of the 2003-2004 Board of Directors
Peter Blumenthal ’81 Eleanor ’65 and James G. ’65 Drayton
Irene Bossert ’64 Annual Fund Committee Co-Chair, Annual Meeting Committee
Historian/Parliamentarian Joseph L. Scalise ’52 Chair, Constitution Review Committee Annual Fund Committee H O F S T R A
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