Greetings From the Office of Alumni Relations!
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It's been a busy summer for the Office of Alumni Relations and Adelphi University!
Since the last
Adelphi Alumni Newsletter
, we've launched New York City and Washington, D.C.,
alumni chapters
and are working with Panthers in Suffolk County, New York, and in Boston and Philadelphia to grow those alumni chapters too! We continue to build stronger alumni communities for multicultural alumni (MCC),
veterans
, and LGBTQ+ and allies through the creation of interest-based
affinity groups
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These regional chapters and affinity groups allow graduates to learn about ways to get involved and stay connected.
Over the past academic year, we've seen firsthand the incredible impact our alumni are having at Adelphi. Here are some examples:
- 462 alumni registered for Alumnifire, the Adelphi alumni and student virtual networking and mentoring site.
- Another 126 alumni volunteered to assist the Center for Career and Professional Development with internship and job placements and offer classroom career presentations.
- 31 alumni volunteered to serve as Adelphi Ambassadors at college fairs or our Open Houses and Accepted Student Days.
- 22 alumni wrote 8,272 letters to all admitted first-year students to congratulate them on their acceptance.
- 17 student referrals for admissions were made by alumni and friends.
If you haven’t connected with us recently, come out and show your Panther pride! Join us for the
30th Annual Golf Classic
, honoring legendary coach
Ronald C. Davies '59
, on September 24 or the
Red Bulls MLS match
on September 30 with alumnus and former women's soccer head coach Chris Armas '94, who was promoted to lead the New York Red Bulls in July. Visit our
alumni page
to find even more events and mark your calendars!
I would also like to share the exciting news that Chief of Staff
Maggie Yoon Grafer '98, M.A. '08
, has been promoted to associate vice president of external relations. In her expanded role, she will oversee both alumni relations and special events. She is a long-tenured member of the Adelphi community and we are pleased to be working with her. Please join me in
congratulating Maggie
on a well-deserved appointment.
Lastly, if you haven't seen it already, spend a few minutes with the latest issue of
Adelphi University Magazine
, where you'll read about how our students, alumni and faculty are making a difference around the world.
Warmly,
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Jodie D. Sperico
Executive Director of Alumni Relations
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The Garden City campus will host our second annual Adelphi Spirit Weekend from
Thursday, October 11,
to
Sunday, October 14
. You and your fellow alumni will get the chance to meet current students and their families, faculty and staff, and community members over the course of a weekend of networking, entertainment and activities, laughing and reminiscing.
Adelphi Spirit Weekend promises exciting opportunities for everyone! For more information about the whole weekend, including the
Legends Dinner
with 2018 honorees author
Alice Hoffman '73, '02 (Hon.)
, Olympian
Mel Pender '76, '97 (Hon.)
, and leader
Kathleen Gallo, Ph.D. '95, M.B.A. '98,
and the
All-Alumni Reunion Lunch
honoring the Class of 1968, be sure to visit our
Spirit Weekend page
.
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Women's Leadership Conference
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Q: What’s one of the most important skills in today’s competitive job market?
A: Networking.
That’s why Adelphi University’s Center for Career and Professional Development and Office of Alumni Relations teamed up for the second annual
Women's Leadership Conference
, scheduled for Saturday, November 3, 2018.
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The Alumni Advisory Council
This year is off to a good start under the leadership of the Adelphi University Alumni Advisory Council.
Barbara
Morrissey '89
will serve as council chair until June 2020 and
Stephen Harkins,
M.B.A. '86
, will serve as vice chair until 2020 as well. To learn more about the council, visit our
council website
and share your ideas!
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Congratulations to the Class of 2018
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On May 18, more than 1,700 Panthers joined our growing Adelphi alumni community. Our graduates headed out into the world to begin new careers or continue their education. As always,
Commencement
was not just a day of celebration for new grads, but for all of us. If you weren't in the audience that day, you can watch the whole ceremony
here
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The 2018–2019
Momentum
Tour:
Changing Lives, the Next Chapter: Sharing Our Stories
, kicked off on Thursday, August 16, with an event close to home at the beautiful Clovis Point vineyard in Jamesport, New York, on Long Island's North Fork. Upcoming cities include Brooklyn (October 3), Hastings-on-Hudson (October 16), and Boston (October 18).
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Admissions Ambassador and Student Referrals
Do you know a prospective student who would be a great addition to the Adelphi community? Are you interested in serving as an Adelphi ambassador at a college fair, Open House or Accepted Student Day? We would love to talk to you about what you can do to help build Adelphi's future. For more information on referring students or becoming an admissions ambassador, visit our
Alumni Relations page
and get in touch!
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