THE LIBI LOG - 2012 Fall Edition

Fall 2012

the libi log Dear LIBI Community, In the spirit of the holiday season, I want to wish you and those you hold dear a happy, healthy, and peaceful New Year. I hope you have the opportunity to relax, spend time with family and friends, and reflect on life’s little blessings as the very tumultuous 2012 comes to a close.

In four and a half years as the President of this college, I have never been more proud of our students, staff, and faculty than I am today. We made tremendous strides in 2012 to help ensure that LIBI continues to play an important leadership role in the academic and workforce development of the communities we serve. To make certain the changes we made to our curriculum were officially captured, our faculty and staff worked diligently to craft (and agree on) an updated mission for the college. I am very excited to report that the mission and vision statements printed on page 7 of this Log were successfully approved and will be used going forward.

Members of the LIBI community are also engaging -- more than ever -- in lending a helping hand to the communities we serve. I am very humbled

by LIBI’s unflagging spirit of giving through these trying economic times.

As we reflect on the year gone by, let’s remember those whose lives have been forever altered by the unbridled powers of Mother Nature and recommit ourselves to helping those still in need. I want to thank all of our students, faculty, and staff for their generous monetary contributions and donations of clothing and other essential items for the victims of Hurricane Sandy.

LIBI’s spirit of helping those in need was also felt at this year’s Faculty Choir Thanksgiving and Holiday Concert. This year, the dedicated and talented group headed by Professor Jasmine Downer performed holiday classics in a “sold out” concert on December 10th. The choir had the audience Rocking Around the Christmas Tree while raising $600 from ticket sales to benefit the Macedonia A.M.E. Church soup kitchen. Please see page 4 of this Log to read more about our fun-filled and engaging benefit concert.

I am also proud to report that in 2012 LIBI’s commitment to social responsibility spanned beyond the borders of the local communities we serve because we deeply believe, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” - Nelson Mandela

its equivalent (e.g., GED®) ineligible for Title IV funds. By these provisions, students without a high school credential no longer qualify for or have access to any federally administered funding (including the Pell grant, loans, and the federal work-study program). Previously, these students could qualify for student aid by proving their “ability to benefit” (AtB) by either (1) passing a federally approved test or (2) passing six credit hours.

Aided by the determined and unwavering activism of Anna Venturino, our Director of Student Affairs and Veteran Services, I spent a substantial portion of November and December contacting and lobbying various U.S. Senators on behalf of our Ability-to-Benefit students. In addition to meeting with Senator Schumer’s and Gillibrand’s education policy teams, Anna and I traveled to Capitol Hill to meet with the education team of Senator Murray of Washington. Senator Murray is sponsoring legislation aimed at helping struggling, underprepared Ability-toBenefit students make progress toward a meaningful post-secondary credential by allowing these students access to federal grants and loans after successfully completing six college credits. The reason why we chose to reach out to Senator Murray is encapsulated by her quote below: “It doesn’t make sense to punish students we know would benefit from post-secondary education and training, and this amendment will make sure we don’t. This amendment is good for students working hard to upgrade their skills and get better jobs, and it’s good for businesses looking for skilled workers.” - Senator Patty Murray Although Senator Murray’s amendment seems like it should be passed by both legislative chambers with ease, it is, in fact, facing serious opposition from both parties. While eliminating Pell for the Ability-toBenefit students generated only a small budget savings of $268 million in 2012, the economic crisis facing our nation makes prospects of restoring this funding bleak. After an optimistic meeting in Washington, I am very proud to say that Anna worked feverishly with our faculty and students to supply Senator Murray’s office with desperately needed letters of support and personal stories of trial and triumph demonstrating the dire need for the restoration of federal funding for these students.

We were able to send over 300 letters to Senator Murray! We now await the vote for this legislation, and I will provide updates as they become available.

I am grateful for the commitment and dedication you have shown to LIBI in 2012. I look forward to working together and to our continued progress in 2013.

Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for the New Year!

As all of you know, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2012 (passed in December of 2011) made students without a high school diploma or

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Warm regards, Monica W. Foote President

flushing library

by Adriana Arguelles

BODIES the Exhibition

On August 15 students from the Introduction to Forensic Science and Medical Terminology classes took a fascinating voyage of self-discovery. They visited the BODIES at the South Street Seaport in Manhattan with Brendan Keane, Associate Program Director of Homeland Security and Security Management; Catherine Crimi, Associate Program Director of Medical Program; and Adriana Arguelles, librarian.

The polymer preservation process that eliminates all body water offers many possibilities to teach utilizing real bodies. The exposure to real bodies enables students to learn about all human systems, see diseased and healthy organs, and have a better understanding of certain medical conditions. The students’ excitement throughout the event was tremendous.

Hispanic Heritage Month

The celebration started in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. In order to complement the celebration, Andrea Tierra and Edmar Castaneda, two highly influential artists, were invited.

Andrea Tierra was born in Medellin, Colombia. She blends Latin American rhythms with jazz and her poetry to create a unique musical brew. Andrea has performed at the New Orleans Jazz Festival, the Bayside Festival of Miami, the Latino Festival of New York, and jazz festivals in Colombia, Uruguay, and Panama, as well as world-renowned venues such as Satalla, Jazz Gallery, Zinc Bar, Jazz Standard, and many others.

Edmar Castaneda was born in Bogota, Colombia. He performs his own compositions and is a member of the Andrea Tierra band. He has performed with Paquito de Rivera and John Scofield and in such venues as the DC Jazz Festival, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and Afro–Cuban Jazz Big Band, just to name a few.

This wonderful performance was filled with emotion and nostalgia.

The Eighth Wonder of the World

On August 22, our librarian, Adriana Arguelles, and Frank

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Leone of the ESL/ English Department joined several English students on a trip to the Discovery Museum (in the former New York Times building near Times Square) to see the Terra Cotta Warriors from China. In case you really don't know about this amazing find: In the 1970s a farmer digging a well came upon a terra cotta (clay) figure that proved to be over 2,000 years old and, more astonishingly, one piece of an Army, including Cavalry, of thousands of such figures fated to accompany the first emperor into eternity.

Each figure (a total of only nine have been loaned) is a unique and realistic work of art, displayed in a near-bare and appropriately lighted ambiance that allows their impressive details (from the stern, yet human, faces to the realistic musculature of the two horses) to be viewed and appreciated without distraction from their beauty. The figures, tall and dramatic, may not be able to protect the emperor in the next world, but they have certainly assured his fame in this one.

The Founding Fathers

If you had the opportunity to ask the Founding Fathers anything about the Constitution, what would you ask? Would you tell them anything?

Our students were excited about this possibility during the Constitution Day celebrations that took place the week of September 17– 21. The quantity of letters received was amazing.

We want to thank the classes of Professors Thierry Marcellus, Jesus Chan, and Frank Leone.

Meet the Writer The Bolivian-American poet Eduardo Medrano visited LIBI on November 14, 2012, and shared all his experience as a writer and immigrant with students, professors, and administrators. His journey in his field and his poems in English and Quechua were well received by the audience.

Meet the Editor /Co-Editor On December 12 we were honored to have Professor Frank Leone and Mr. Tom Sulzer in Meet the Editor and Co-editor.

Mr. Leone and Mr. Sulzer are the editor and co-editor of the book “Nights with Tito’s Grandson” by Cil Haesendonck, and they shared experiences during the editing process with us. The presentation was magnificent and everyone in the LIBI community was proud to hear about the great success of such a wonderful colleague as Mr. Leone.

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Cultural Arts Program

By Terry Canavan

There is a new initiative at Long Island Business Institute named the Cultural Arts Program, and its goal is to enrich the cultural lives of all students enrolled in Long Island Business Institute.

Since the programs at LIBI are focused on business and law, we want to show all of LIBI’s students the cultural world beyond our campus. In doing so, we hope to develop an awareness of the many art museums and music houses in the New York area, help students learn how to navigate them, and expose our students to the wonderful resources they offer.

The Cultural Arts Committee will be the conduit in promoting, presenting, and encouraging educational activities in the various areas of the creative arts including but not limited to visual arts, performing arts, and creative writing, as well as geographical aesthetics such as architecture and landscape. We want to nurture an appreciation for all of these arts in our students, as well as show support of the area’s institutions that provide excellence in the arts.

The trips that the Committee will schedule throughout the year will be to area institutions that provide excellence in art, music, performance, and design to allow students to experience the various arts through their own senses and engage in meaningful conversations, improve their English vocabulary, articulate interpretations, and develop critical thinking.

The Committee is currently developing a well balanced cultural program and will present it at the beginning of 2013. These field trips will be announced in advance and posted throughout both campuses so that those wishing to attend can incorporate it into their schedules and budgets. We have already attended a backstage tour of the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center (see separate article) with twenty-five students and faculty members.

Throughout the year, the Cultural Arts Committee will sponsor exhibits, concerts, and competitions that highlight our own artists and will proudly put forward creative products of LIBI students, faculty and staff, as was done at the Art Show that was exhibited on August 15, and the creative talents of the LIBI family such as the Winter Concert that was performed on December 10.

We hope that students use these opportunities to acquire new skills and knowledge outside the classroom and to enjoy the beauty in all the Arts around New York.

safety corner

By Brendan Keane All of us have been affected, directly and indirectly, from the enormous destruction on the metropolitan area from Hurricane Sandy. Families will remove debris, rebuild homes, and not recover fully for months and even years. We have heard the stories of the devastation and ask how to prepare for such an occurrence if it happened again.

You begin with developing a disaster plan. Start with meeting with family members and even friends. Outline what to do, how to find each other, and how to communicate if a hurricane strikes. What if you can’t find the time to make such a plan? A fellow responder recommended doing so at a family or holiday gathering or having an emergency preparation party. It is an opportune time to coordinate with family members or friends before such a tragedy occurs.

What kind of preparation should be expected before a storm? If a tropical storm or hurricane watch is issued, bring inside movable, lightweight objects, such as children’s toys, lawn furniture and garbage cans. Fasten objects that will be unsafe to bring inside, like gas grills or propane tanks. Close windows and outside doors securely, and place tape across them to prevent an injury if they are broken. Basements and lower floors are vulnerable to flooding, so devote time to moving valuable objects to upper floors.

Check on friends, relatives, and neighbors, especially older adults and people with disabilities or health conditions. If asked to evacuate, do so as directed. Arrange help from friends, family, or neighbors if you will need assistance with evacuation. Roads may be blocked or even flooded, so allow additional time and consider your transportation needs. There were many cases of individuals ignoring Hurricane Sandy evacuation warnings and regretting so when the storm was in full force.

We must plan for the other residents in the home, our pets. Make sure your plan addresses what you will do with your pet if a hurricane requires you to leave your home. If you have to evacuate, pack supplies to care for your pet, including food, leashes, a cage, and medication.

All of the recommendations work if you have prepared a plan. With the memory of Hurricane Sandy still fresh, maybe it’s time to have that emergency preparation party.

Until next time, Be Safe!

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CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Career Services Events

By Jhonatan Aybar

By Jerilyn Marinan

The post-Thanksgiving, pre-Christmas concert was a magnificent spectacle hosted at the Flushing campus on December 10th. The LIBI Choir and the students that accompanied them might have the voices of angels, but these ladies and gentlemen really have to earn their wings, especially during the holiday season. The first performance, “Give Thanks,” amazed the audience and filled them with hope and gratitude, followed by “I Don’t Know About Tomorrow,” a performance by Jasmine Downer, the choir’s director, and Joanna Wang. Let’s not forget about The LIBI Choir musicians, Marco Sinchi and Thierry Marcellus, whose magical touch made a great accompaniment with the piano and the guitar. In addition, the spectators enjoyed an astonishing show, “Let’s Swing,” performed by professional dancer Jean Zhu together with her dance instructor.

On Thursday, November 15, admissions representatives from five senior colleges were on campus to provide transfer information to LIBI students and graduates consisting of transfer credit evaluations and various program offerings. We were pleased to welcome SUNY Empire State College to their first LIBI fair since the articulation agreement was put into place. The college transfer fair was well attended and the next one will be held this coming spring.

The Winter Student Conference was held on Saturday, December 1 and welcomed two guest speakers. Dayna Mandolese addressed the students with regard to all aspects of professionalism, and Naini Nakagawa was on hand to discuss the importance of social media and how to network in New York for free. Students also attended a webinar hosted by Robert Half titled, “The Increasing Value of Soft Skills for Finance and Accounting Organizations” and learned the importance of interpersonal communications and soft skills in the workplace. All of the students who attended gave very positive feedback about all three sessions and were grateful to our speakers for taking the time out of their busy schedules to visit LIBI. Flushing Career Services Office hosted its winter job fair which included sixteen local businesses. Some of the companies that were in attendance were Citibank N.A., HSBC Bank, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Border Patrol and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security TSA. We were also pleased to host two medical offices from our community as well as other local businesses. Students were dressed to impress with resumes in hand and were eager to network with the business representatives. The overall turnout, which included current LIBI students as well as graduates, was approximately 100. We are looking forward to more participation at the next job fair which will be held in spring 2013.

Other performances such as “Through It All,” “Stand by Me,” “Twas the Night before Christmas,” and “Carol of the Bells” inspired the audience to give thanks and celebrate this holiday season. LIBI’s Choir and a group of ESL students in their first semester surprised everyone with a multilingual performance of “Silent Night” consisting of verses in English, Chinese, Korean, and Spanish. The LIBI Choir closed the event with the participation of the audience in singing “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” In true form, the LIBI community donated all the proceeds to a local charity.

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Making Strides against Breast Cancer October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month and for the fourth consecutive year, LIBI raised money to donate to the Making Strides against Breast Cancer Walk. Thanks to a combined effort from the Flushing and Commack faculty, staff, and students, we surpassed our goal of $850 and raised a total of $1,351. Special thanks to all of those who supported our bake sale by baking, donating, or purchasing a delicious treat and to all others for their participation in Jeans Day. We are looking forward to another successful campaign in 2013 and hope to reach our new goal of $1,500.

the academic success center

by Cristian Marcu

We are glad to usher in the New Year with the addition of a new Writing Lab. Staffed by Professors Malea Baer and Wing Cheung, the Writing Lab’s purpose is to guide students through their research paper and essay writing processes. Since the Lab is not necessarily oriented towards content, we would like to urge students with writing or research assignments for any subject to come and make appointments for one-on-one sessions. The end goal of this new resource is to endow the participants with writing skills that can be applied across the entire curriculum, rather than only to their English classes.

COMMACK 2012 FUNDRAISER

By Michelle Houston A special “thank you” is extended to the student body, faculty, and staff of the Commack campus for making the holidays a little brighter for the three families in our community that LIBI adopted. Because of the extreme generosity and desire to help those less fortunate, LIBI was able to purchase lots of toys for the little ones in these families, warm clothing, pharmacy needs, and food supplies for them to prepare their holiday dinners.

The total we raised was $1,107.27 – Great Job Commack!

In these difficult economic times, it is nice to know that the students, faculty, and staff at Commack campus remember the true meaning of the holiday season -- caring about the members of their community who have fallen on hard times and lend a helping hand to ensure that they, too, are able to enjoy the holiday season.

Thank you again, one and all.

A special thank you to the faculty and staff at Commack who donated beautiful baskets for our Chinese Auction; Christine Mattar who donated a Kuerig coffeemaker so we could sell coffee and goodies; Annette Cruz, theory student, who contacted a local bagel shop and supplied lots and lots of bagels; and, of course, we must not forget to thank Fran Magarelli and Audrey Sumner who spearheaded the holiday 50/50.

THE METROPOLITAN OPERA

By Adriana Arguelles When you sit in the Metropolitan Opera and delight yourself with Carmen, La Traviata, or Turandot, you are experiencing a recreation of life. All the fantasy becomes reality, and we are taken to another époque to live, breath, and suffer with the story unfolding before us. The singers are major components of this recreation, but there is also an invisible army of more than 800 full-time employees and 200 to 1,200 part-time and seasonal employees working hard to bring these productions to life. Every small detail plays an important role. It is a community, a livelihood, that these people, which include designers, choreographers, visual artist, carpenters, and painters, are a part of.

On Wednesday, December 5, 2012, this magical world opened the doors to 20 LIBI students and faculty from both Campuses. We journeyed to Lincoln Center in Manhattan for an hour and a half backstage tour. The group was escorted by Nazaret Kiregian, director of Financial Aid (Commack Campus); Terry Canavan, librarian (Commack Campus); Jhonatan Aybar, Executive Assistant to the President; Adriana Arguelles and Carlos Arguelles, librarians (Queens Campus); Jesus Chan, faculty member; and Cristian Marcu, Academic Success Center coordinator. The group thoroughly enjoyed an afternoon well spent!

MOCK TRIALS – LIBI HIGH SPEED STUDENTS AND TOURO LAW STUDENTS

This fall, students from our day and evening high speed classes participated in mock trials with law students from Touro Law School.

The mock trials were held at District Court in Central Islip and lasted for three weeks. Ms. Kim DelleCamelie, one of the high-speed court reporting instructors at the Commack Campus, organized this with Lynne Kramer, a law professor at Touro.

Some of the students had the opportunity to act as the “Official Reporter” for the proceedings. Those students were seated next to the judge and had the responsibility of taking down the testimony of the witnesses and read back testimony, if necessary. The remaining students were seated in the courtroom and had the opportunity to

participate in the case and experience a trial firsthand.

All of the students thoroughly enjoyed the mock trials and found the experience they gained through their participation to be invaluable. More mock trials are planned for the spring at the Federal Courthouse in Central Islip. LIBI believes this is an excellent way to assist our community and its future lawyers while providing a valuable learning experience for our students.

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LIBI Supports Our Veterans

By Anna Venturino

Building Homes for Heroes is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 2006. They are committed to providing support to severely wounded and disabled veterans, who have returned home from Iraq and Afghanistan. They make a profound difference in the lives of these severely wounded veterans and their families by rebuilding their homes in order to make it comfortable for these brave soldiers. These mortgage-free homes help relieve the families of financial burden and provide feelings of independence and freedom to our altruistic heroes.

On Thursday, November 15, 2012, Long Island Business Institute held its annual fundraiser in order to raise money for this significant cause.

FACES OF THE FALLEN

by Anna Venturino

As I walked into the Hart Senate Office Building on November 27, 2012, I noticed from a distance a display of multiple placards. As I got closer to Senator Lautenberg’s office, it became clear to me what was on each of these placards, Faces of the Fallen.

Faces of the Fallen is a memorial to all the service members who lost their lives fighting for our country in Iraq and Afghanistan. This memorial began in 2004 and is located right outside Senator Lautenberg’s Washington, DC, office. The memorial consists of approximately 100 placards that display the name, age, hometown, and cause of death of each of our fallen heroes. Senator Lautenberg is a World War II veteran and wanted to make sure that all of our service members who lost their lives fighting for our country’s freedom were honored. The Senator also added a memory book to

The fundraiser consisted of a C h i n e s e auction, which raised $2,600 for Building Homes for Heroes. LIBI also recognized their own veterans with a celebration on November 12th in honor of Veterans Day. Without the support of the LIBI community, this event would not have been as successful as it was. I would like to thank each and every one of you who contributed to this remarkable cause. Because of you, a home grew a little taller and wider for our heroes.

the memorial so all visitors can record their feelings and thoughts about this honorable tribute to our troops.

Looking at this tribute to our fallen heroes brought up many emotions for me. You hear about soldiers dying in combat on the news, but when you are staring at their pictures, all of a sudden, it becomes a reality. As I stood in front of Faces of the Fallen, I whispered the words, “Thank you.”

It is because of these faces that we live in the country we do today, and for that I am forever grateful.

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WASHINGTON, D.C., COLLEGE TOUR

By Hansraj Persaud (HANS), Flushing Student The October 13, 2012, school tour of our nation’s capital will be indelibly imprinted in the hearts and minds of all those who ventured on that memorable journey.

Approximately sixty persons, mostly students and a few staff members, all attached to the Long Island Business Institute Flushing campus, were given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit the White House, Capitol Hill, and the Lincoln Memorial.

Our experience began with a tour of the immediate areas outside of the White House, catching a brief glimpse of President Obama, who passed by our tour. We took in the astounding beauty of the architecture of the White House and adjoining buildings, the immaculately kept lawns, the President’s kitchen garden, just to name a few features. We were also given the opportunity to interact with the professional and courteous law enforcement officers and tour guides. Thankfully, photography was not restricted.

The second leg of our visit was a detailed tour of Capitol Hill. The LIBI entourage was given priority treatment for the duration of the tour.

Within Capitol Hill, we sat comfortably in the movie theater where we saw a short, but informative, movie on the history, construction, and

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establishment of the White House and Capitol Hill, along with other historical events.

Next, we visited the Lincoln Memorial, which can only be described as an engineering and architectural masterpiece.

We concluded the day by gathering together as one large, loving LIBI family for a buffet-style dinner at a fine, cozy restaurant. Over dinner, we discussed and exchanged views and experiences from the tour.

I personally feel that the visit to Washington, D.C., was not only a nice thing to do but also a smart one. We were all given the opportunity to interact with LIBI students who hail from different cultures and who are enrolled in the various programs that LIBI offers.

From the bottom of my heart, I would like to congratulate Ms. Anna Venturino for planning, organizing, and executing such a flawless, wonderful, exciting, and educational tour. Anna, your hard and painful work paid off. Keep up the good work!

ST. JOHN’S LAW SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL

By Emily Gallagher-Merro, Commack Student

In October I volunteered with two other classmates to participate in a mock deposition at St. John’s School of Law. Mr. Wicks, a professor at St. John’s, was conducting a mock deposition for his third and fourth year students and wanted to create a quintessential deposition atmosphere.

Upon arriving, Mr. Wicks graciously introduced us to his class of about thirty students. He then divided us into three groups with a colleague from his law firm, who would be supervising the students. I proceeded to a room with approximately seven students and the attending attorney.

This experience was invaluable to me as a student in the 225 class and one which I would encourage other reporters to pursue if the opportunity arises. I was fortunate to be able to practice swearing the witness in, in front of an audience, request attorney’s names, deal with a lot of colloquy, and participate in a deposition to the best of my ability as a nervous student.

New College Mission Statement Mission:

The mission of the Long Island Business Institute is to provide a culturally diverse student body with current and relevant career and technical training that leads to new employment opportunities. LIBI provides a well-rounded educational experience for the development of a broader range of skill sets required to succeed in today's complex and challenging business environment. LIBI strives to create a positive and empowering learning environment that supports the immediate efforts of our students and lays the foundation for life-long learning.

Vision:

The vision for LIBI is to be the pathway that connects our graduates to their professional goals.

Reaching out to a diverse student population, LIBI will strive to provide support services that help students successfully meet their academic and professional growth goals.

The college will integrate general education courses into a careerfocused education.

Students will receive training that is experientially based and focused on the real world, as well as industry-related training that will meet the needs of employers.

I was asked to read back quite a few times. It was a surprise how challenging it was to read back to an eerily silent room full of prospective attorneys, especially when there are dreaded misstrokes glaring back at you. Again, this short experience taught me the most valuable lessons of all -- how imperative it is to get every word and to be able to read back fluidly. I learned that one must not hesitate to ask the attorney to slow down when speaking too fast, regardless of how nerve-wracking it is. Getting every word is crucial to being a successful reporter and feeling confident in this exciting field.

Thank you, Mrs. DelleCamelie and Mr. Wicks, for organizing such a valuable experience.

The administration, faculty and staff are committed to:  educating students from diverse backgrounds;  maintaining a respectful, responsive, supportive and inclusive working environment for our faculty and staff;  creating a professional, helpful and supportive environment for our students;  meeting the needs of our students in a friendly, timely, and caring manner;  fostering participation of the students and employees in culturally enriching activities;  continuing to seek the guidance of the individuals who employ our students to update our curriculum in ways that better meet the demands of the marketplace;  developing and implementing programs that allow students to become proficient in a specific area;  holding employees accountable for competently performing their job functions;  creating an environment that fosters the spirit of cooperation, innovation, and respect for each other;  providing the resources necessary to meet the needs of faculty and staff;  striving to instill in our graduates the desire for life-long learning.

Graduates will be ready and motivated to become assets to employers and contributing members of the community.

TEN YEARS OF SERVICE We would like to congratulate Terry Canavan, RoseAnn Cooper, Fran Magarelli, and Audrey Sumner of the Commack Campus for their continued tenure at Long Island Business Institute. They have given ten years of service to our esteemed Campus, and we are lucky to have them. Both students and staff have enjoyed their professionalism and wit in and out of the classroom.

Congratulations once again to these four members of the Commack Campus.

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The Marketing Club -

The Thinking Person’s Club!

By Desmond Davy

“Marketing takes a day to learn; unfortunately, it takes a lifetime to master.” - Philip Kotler The Marketing Club was formed in 2009 and is one of the most active clubs on LIBI’s Flushing campus.

The mission of the Club is to create an environment that allows students to gain insights and develop a better knowledge and understanding of modern marketing and business practice.

The Club aims to:

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build and foster long-term relationships and friendships between Club members and other organizations, facilitate the management of students’ career objectives and generate job opportunities by cultivating a strong network, build a strong relationship between Club members, alumni, and the wider business and marketing community, serve as an important channel in the sharing of business ideas and knowledge among Club members, and promote marketing and business skills among Club members.

The Club’s activities include:

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speaker series covering various topical issues in marketing and business, food festivals and birthday celebrations, training workshops on career paths, field trips, community service projects, and publication of a monthly news magazine.

The Marketing Club is open to any major, and membership includes students from different departments.

DUCKS FAMILY BASEBALL GAME AND BARBECUE

By Kim Dellecamelie

On Friday, September 28, students, faculty, staff, and families from the Commack campus attended their first annual outing at the Long Island Ducks baseball game and family barbecue at Bethpage Ballpark in Central Islip. The evening began with a pre-game barbecue and fun events for the kids and, of course, no Ducks’ game is complete without a visit from Quackers the Duck, the LI Ducks’ mascot.

This game was an exciting one because it was the third game of the playoffs with the Ducks ahead two games. A win for the Ducks would mean a World Series title.

After a brief downpour and rain delay, the Ducks played a close game but in the end lost to the Maryland Blue Crabs, forcing game four.

For those who braved the chilly fall temperatures, a Grucci Fireworks show ended the evening. In true LIBI spirit, we braved the elements and came together for a fun evening.

LIBI STAR

by Enos Cheung Congratulations to Jasmine Downer for being chosen as our Shining Star for the 4th quarter of 2012.

Professor Downer is an exceptional instructor, who has demonstrated a strong and committed relationship with the students, has provided outstanding service such as one-on-one academic tutoring and is involved in other scholastic activities.

Furthermore, Professor Downer has made innumerable contributions to the LIBI community by participating in and executing multiple functions in various committees, such as the Curriculum Standards Committee, Student Conduct Committee, and Faculty Governance Committee. Jasmine Downer is also the director of the Faculty Choir.

Last December, the dedicated and talented group headed by Professor Downer performed holiday classics in a “sold out” concert on December 10th. The choir had the audience Rocking Around the Christmas Tree while raising $600 from ticket sales to benefit a local charity.

Congratulations Jasmine. Keep shining bright like a diamond!

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