2. 23MILESTO
NEWYORKCITY
Panther
ExpressShuttleOur shuttle bus service provides transportation
to local train stations, bus stations, and popular
shopping destinations in and around Garden
City. The Panther Express shuttle buses can even
be tracked in real time using the Panther Tracker
feature of our AU2Go app on your Apple or
Android phone or tablet.
GREENINALLWAYSOur lawns are a great place to hang out, read, catch up with friends or join
a study group. Better still, ours is a fully sustainable green campus—one
registered as a national arboretum. Because our future relies on it, Adelphi
uses only 100 percent natural, organic techniques to maintain our grounds
and sustain a fuel-efficient environment.
A TALE OF TWO CITIES There’s something magical about a sprawling
75-acre campus on the edge of the greatest city on
Earth. This is our Garden City—set apart by natural beauty, alive with academic life and surrounded
by all the resources and support of a great university. Find your focus and set your course without
distraction. And at our doorstep lie the unparalleled opportunities and excitement of New York City.
You get the best of both worlds: a true university experience just minutes from the cultural and financial
capital of the world.
15MILESTO
jonesbeach
12MILESTO
JFKINTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
4BLOCKSTO
NassauBlvd.
LIRRStation
1MILETO
GARDENCITYFAVORITES
LIKEBurgerSpot,Starbucks,AdelphiDeli,
TCBY,Umberto’sPizzaandGCBistro

3. RESIDENCE HALL B
One of seven residence halls on campus,
this geothermal-powered home away from
home offers great campus views, secure
suites and rooms, laundry facilities and
student lounges.
NEXUS BUILDING AND
WELCOME CENTER
The new state-of-the-art facility for the
College of Nursing and Public Health and
the Center for Health Innovation is a symbol
of our commitment to healthcare education.
Nestled within this bright, open structure
are digital classrooms, simulation labs and
instructional resources for experiential
learning at every level.
CONCERT HALL
Awesome in its aesthetics and designed
for sound perfection, our concert hall
was built to house our chamber ensemble
and orchestral and vocal performances.
Experience the world of music, seminars,
lectures and performance opportunities
just inside its doors.
THE CENTER FOR
RECREATION AND SPORTS
Take a class in Woodruff Hall’s 5,000-
square-foot fitness center; swim in the
25-yard, four-lane swimming pool; or take
on opponents on our racquetball and
squash courts. Anchored by a three-story,
three-court gymnasium and .1-mile elevated
track, this is the home of Panther athletics
and recreation.
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
The PAC holds a 500-seat concert hall,
the Olmsted Theatre, dance studios, an
art gallery and the Black Box Theatre.
As inclusive as it is beautiful, the PAC
welcomes the campus and the community
to perform, entertain, explore and enjoy.
SWIRBUL LIBRARY
(below left) “Club Swirbs” is home to
everything from a collection of 600,000
books, to modern study rooms, to 3D printing
labs. Supported by research assistants and
librarians, this digitally charged information
hub is a center of academic life.
POST HALL DINING CENTER
With a focus on sustainability and nutrition,
Post Hall buffet serves an all-you-care-to-eat
spread sourced through local vendors
nearly all day long, weekdays or weekends.

4. WHAT MATTERS
MOST TO US?
YOUR EDUCATION.
With more than 50 academic
areas of study and hundreds of
on-campus resources, we have
a well-established reputation
for academic excellence. Of
equal importance to us: your
individual experience. Gain
new insights that complement
your classwork and prepare
you for your career.
ENHANCE. Our signature academic
programs reward hard work and push
you further, faster toward your goals.
Enrich your education with an international
perspective as a Levermore Global
Scholar (LGS). Earn your bachelor’s and
master’s degrees in just five years through our
Scholar Teacher Education Program
(S.T.E.P.). Access specialized classes,
research opportunities and internships as
a member of our Honors College.
Or perhaps you’re looking to double down
and tackle two degrees at once. You can
work toward a dual degree in engineering
(B.A. and B.S.) in four years through our
partnership with Columbia University or
pursue a degree in dentistry through our
partnership with New York University’s
College of Dentistry. When you already
know where your career is headed, our
Joint Degree and Dual Degree programs
get you there faster. See the complete
list at joint-degree.adelphi.edu.
SUPPORT. We want you to get the
most out of your time here. From casual
study groups to one-on-one tutoring and
peer mentoring to professionally designed
learning experiences, we’re ready to
help. If your academic potential is greater
than your academic credentials, our
General Studies program gets you up
to speed and ready to excel. Bridges to
Adelphi helps students with nonverbal
or neurosocial learning disorders through
academic, social and vocational support.
Even if you don’t meet the usual criteria
for admissions, we can help you get your
degree. Our Learning Resource Program
connects students with learning disabilities
to the opportunities of the university.
10:1STUDENT/
FACULTY
RATIO

5. “We have all the resources
we need. It’s not easy, for
sure, but in the long run it’s
definitely going to be worth
it. People here really care
about you. We have small
classrooms, so you’re not in
a lecture hall. It was a great
pick for me.”
SARAH ROSE BARONE STERN
Staten Island, New York
Exercise Science
your degree matters. A ten-to-one
student/faculty
ratio. Hundreds of on-campus resources. We strive toward excellence
and help you do the same. With many advanced, dual and joint degree
programs and top-notch professors teaching in small classes, we offer you
the knowledge you’ll need and the wisdom to know how best to apply
it. Look deeper. Reach further. Think bigger. Acquire the tools that drive
academic experiences and lifelong careers.
COLLEGE OF ARTS
AND SCIENCES
Anthropology
forensic anthropology
Art: Art History
Art: Fine Arts
ceramics, painting,
photography,
printmaking, sculpture
Art: Graphic Design
Art: Studio Art
ceramics, painting,
photography,
printmaking, sculpture
Art Education
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Communications
journalism, media studies,
moving image production
Computer and Management
Information Systems
Computer Science
game development,
information security
Criminal Justice
Dance
English
creative writing, literature
Environmental Studies
French
History
Interdisciplinary Studies
Languages and
International Studies
business, environmental
studies, political science
Latin American Studies
Mathematics
Music
Music Education
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Sociology
Spanish
Theatre Arts: Acting
Theatre Arts: Design
Technology
Undeclared
GORDON F. DERNER
INSTITUTE OF
ADVANCED
PSYCHOLOGICAL
STUDIES
Neuroscience*
Psychology
ROBERT B. WILLUMSTAD
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Accounting
Business
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
RUTH S. AMMON
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Adolescent Education (S.T.E.P.)
Childhood Education (S.T.E.P.)
Communication Sciences
and Disorders
Exercise Science
Physical Education
Physical Education/
Health Education
Sports Management
COLLEGE OF NURSING
AND PUBLIC HEALTH
Nursing
SCHOOL OF
SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
accelerated options available
FIVE-YEAR BACHELOR’S/
MASTER’S PROGRAMS
Psychology
Scholar Teacher Education
Program (S.T.E.P.)
Childhood Education
Adolescent Education
DUAL AND JOINT
DEGREE PROGRAMS
DENTISTRY
New York University
College of Dentistry
ENGINEERING
Columbia University
ENVIRONMENTAL
STUDIES
Columbia University
LAW
Albany Law School
MEDICINE
Lake Erie College of
Osteopathic Medicine
Philadelphia College of
Osteopathic Medicine
OPTOMETRY
SUNY College of Optometry
PHYSICAL THERAPY
New York Institute
of Technology
New York Medical College
PODIATRY
New York College of
Podiatric Medicine
VETERINARY MEDICINE
Ross University
DIVE DEEPER.
put a world
of academic
opportunity at
your fingertips.
visit our links
below for more
information:
LEARN MORE: admissions.adelphi.edu
COLLEGE OF ARTS
AND SCIENCES
The arts, humanities, social sciences
and hard sciences.
arts-sciences.adelphi.edu
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
Excellence in social work grounded in
both theory and practical experience.
socialwork.adelphi.edu
RUTH S. AMMON
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Preparing the next generation of
educational leaders.
education.adelphi.edu
GORDON F. DERNER
INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED
PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES
The nation’s first university-based
professional school of psychology,
founded in 1972.
derner.adelphi.edu
ROBERT B. WILLUMSTAD
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Offering a cutting-edge curriculum
in accounting, economics, finance,
management and marketing.
business.adelphi.edu
COLLEGE OF NURSING
AND PUBLIC HEALTH
Preparing qualified caregivers and
leaders who are ready to make an
impact in their community.
nursing.adelphi.edu
HONORS COLLEGE
A life-changing experience that
awakens your mind to greater
possibilities of who you can be.
honors.adelphi.edu
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Undergraduate and graduate
degree and certificate programs
for adult learners.
university-college.adelphi.edu
* Pending NYSED registration

6. WHAT DO YOU FEEL
LIKE DOING TODAY? At your disposal: all the social resources of a traditional college
campus combined with all the mind-expanding opportunities of a
true metropolitan university. Write for The Delphian. Volunteer and
support communities both on campus and off. Take the lead in
student government. Explore the art and shops of Garden City, or
cross the river and spend an afternoon with friends in Central Park.
The full Adelphi experience is entirely what you make of it.
STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Accounting Society
Adelphi Ballroom
Dance Club
Adelphi Christian
Fellowship
Adelphi Robotics Club
Alpha Epsilon Phi
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority
Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity
American Sign
Language Club
Anthropology Club
Artists Striving to End
Poverty
AU Gives Back
AU PAWS Web Radio
AU SAPNA –
Bollywood Dance
Badminton Club
Baseball Club
Biology Club
Black Students United
Breaking Boundaries
C.A.L.I.B.E.R.
Center for Student
Involvement
Chemistry Club
Chess Club
Circle K International
Class of 2015
Class of 2016
Class of 2017
Class of 2018
Commuter Assistant
Program
Commuter Student
Organization
Debate Society
The Delphian (student
newspaper)
Delta Chi
Delta Delta Delta
Delta Gamma
Delta Phi Epsilon
Delta Sigma Pi
Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority
Demo Organization
Environmental Action
Coalition
Equestrian Club
Females of Culture
United for Success
Fencing Club
Finance Society
French Club
Future Teachers
Association
Gamers Artists
Making Epic
Software
Gamma Sigma Alpha
Gender and Sexuality
Alliance
Habitat for Humanity
Hip Hop Dance
Evolution
Interfraternity Council
Inter-Greek Council
International Students
Society
Kappa Sigma
Lambda Upsilon
Lambda
Latin American Student
Organization
Leadership Certificate
Program
Levermore Global
Scholars Student
Leadership Council
Marketing
Management Society
Math and Computer
Science Club
Men of Color Alliance
Men’s Basketball Club
Men’s Soccer Club
Mosaic
Multicultural Greek and
Fellowship Council
Muslim Student
Association
National Association
for the Advancement
of Colored People
National Student
Speech-Language-
Hearing Association
Newman Club
Oracle
Order of Omega
Panhellenic Association
Parkour and
Freerunning Club
Phi Sigma Kappa
Phi Sigma Sigma
Physical Education
Majors Club
Physics Club
Pi Lambda Phi
Pokemon Alliance for
Gaming and
Entertainment
Pre-Professional Club
Psychology Club
Relay for Life Student
Committee
Residential Life and
Housing
Rho Lambda
Sigma Delta Tau
Sigma Lambda
Upsilon/Señoritas
Latinas Unidas
Sorority
Sikhs United
Social Work Action
Gateway
Sonnet 155
South Asian Student
Association
Spanish Club
Step Team “AU Paws”
Student Activities Board
Student Appreciation
and Recognition of
Adelphi Pinoys
Student Government
Association
Student Nurses Acting
for Progress
Swing Phi Swing Social
Fellowship
Tau Sigma – Transfer
Honor Society
Ultimate Frisbee Club
Women’s Soccer Club
Works in Progress

7. “PEOPLEHERE
REALLYCARE
AND WANT
TO SEE YOU
SUCCEED.”
deans
When you join our community, you’re tapping
into a network of support with you at the center.
In ways both structured and informal, we’re here
for each other. Whether it’s meeting with an
advisor in the Learning Center, having coffee
with your professor during office hours or taking
a study break with your hallmates, there’s always
someone here willing to lend a hand or an ear
when needed.
organizations
“We always say that no matter the letter, we’re
all Greek together. We really pride ourselves on
doing a lot of collaborations with one another, kind
of going outside the Greek life mold. At Adelphi,
there’s always a place for you. There always is.”
PETER JACOB HRANIOTIS
Montgomery, New York
English/Pre-med
roommate
peer
tutor
Career
Center
Our Career Center offers
workshops, career counseling
services and intensive résumé
assistance to both current
students and alumni. Its online
service recruits for all types of
employment, including full time,
part time, internship, co-op
and work-study.
career-center.adelphi.edu
study
group
alumni
mentor friends
internship
advisor
honors
college
KARLA HERNANDEZ
Queens, New York
English and Psychology
writing
center
clubs
“My professor came to campus during winter
break when he didn’t have office hours, just
to have breakfast with me and talk about my
major and what I want to do with my life.“
KARLA HERNANDEZ
“I can always go to the Writing Center.
They’re always there to help. Their office
hours are very flexible. They’re just really
helpful in all aspects.”
ERYKA WINDLEY
Brooklyn, New York
Marketing
writing.adelphi.edu
Our Learning Center connects students with
academic tutors, preparation services for exams,
skills development opportunities, and other events
and workshops to help with everything from grad
school entrance exams to mastering English as a
second language.
learning.adelphi.edu
LEARNING
Center
professors

8. Compete with the
best and discover
the Panther inside.
From our 23 Division II varsity teams to intramural and
club sports to the multitude of fitness and exercise programs
available through our Center for Recreation and Sports,
ours is an energetic, active campus. More than 375 student
athletes call our fields and courts home and fiercely defend
their honor. Whether it’s a friendly game between
residence halls in the annual quest for the Cat Cup or
a highly contested Northeast Conference championship,
our traditions of athletic competition are strong.
MEN’S TEAMS:
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field, Indoor
Track and Field, Outdoor
WOMEN’S TEAMS:
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming And Diving
Tennis
Track and Field, Indoor
Track and Field, Outdoor
Volleyball

9. WHATEVER YOUr
MAJOR, YOU’LL HAVE
A PROFESSOR WHO
LOVES TEACHING IT.
Our faculty members are
leaders. They’re researchers,
writers, artists and innovators
who actively contribute to their
fields. In class, they have one
focus: you. We believe that
access fuels success. If you
have a question outside of
class, walk into your professor’s
office. If you want to know
more about your major, just talk
to the head of your department.
LEARN FROM THE BEST. Our professors
are amazing. They’re Guggenheim Fellows
and Fulbright Scholars. They win grants
from the National Endowment for the Arts
and the National Institutes of Health. They’re
published authors and Pulitzer Prize winners.
They are sought-after speakers at conferences
from Cairo, Egypt, to Darwin, Australia, to
right here at home in New York City.
“Our faculty are highly credentialed, very
accomplished, but they also have a
commitment to connecting that excellence to
their students. They become actively engaged
with the students’ learning process. They
construct their professional lives in a way that
supports student excellence. We are an
institution that really values teaching. The
students come first, and we want them to have
a very rich experience and to be successful.”
GAYLE D. INSLER, PH.D.
Provost, Adelphi University
A NEW WAY OF THINKING. Our
classrooms are think tanks. They’re engines
of innovation. This is the time to engage in
exhilarating discussions and lectures that pull
you in. This is learning at its highest level—
with professors who love what they teach,
and students who love how they teach it.
In the words of Provost Insler, “Today’s big
problems do not reside in a single discipline.
Our faculty come here ready to cross these
knowledge boundaries. They appreciate
interdisciplinary work, and they’re ready to
engage with students on that basis. We are
constantly looking at what’s happening in the
world—the new jobs that are likely to emerge,
the new responsibilities that students are likely
to have—and we try to find appropriate ways
to address those issues. It’s not just about
courses or education. It’s looking at the world
in a new way while you’re in school so you
can be more effective when you leave school.”
“My favorite aspect of Adelphi is the professors.
They are really great. You can always go to them
for help, and I’ve made really good connections
with my professors. I’m in their offices all the time.
They have helped me with internships and grad
school. They’ve been a really great part of
the community.”
ELIZABETH SCULLY
Stewart Manor, New York
History

10. WE STUDY ARCHAEOLOGY AND
PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY in italy
WE STUDY PSYCHOLOGY
in italy
WE STUDY DISABILITIES
EDUCATION in FRANCE
WE STUDY SOCIAL
WORK in SWEDEN
WE STUDY sports
management in jamaica
“Adelphi is really good academically.
We have great teachers. Great
programs. Good advisors. And also, the
business school has really been helpful.”
PERNILLE FAUSKO
Oslo, Norway
Business Management
“I have always known I wanted to
work and travel internationally.
But it has encouraged me to
continue to pursue international
studies and travel the world.”
ALEXANDRA AUG
Studied Acting
at the London Academy
of Music and Dramatic Arts
in London, England
WE STUDY NURSING
in COSTA RICA
WE STUDY NURSING
in GUATEMALA
WE STUDY PSYCHOLOGY
AT SEA
WE STUDY THEATER
in ENGLAND
WE STUDY business
IN China
WE STUDY NURSING
IN China
WE STUDY ARCHAEOLOGY AND
PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY in greece
“Regardless of whether you’re an
international student or not, Adelphi
serves its students with a variety of
opportunities within their career fields
and outside. I’m more than pleased to
have picked Adelphi as my home.”
ISURI WIJESUNDARA
Sri Lanka
Theatre Arts
“Going abroad was interesting. Not only
did I get to see what a bigger university
is like, but I was there a full working
day every single day. It was like being
in grad school. I loved it. And I got to
meet a lot of people who are genuinely
interested in exactly what I’m doing.”
DIANA CHAYKINA
Studied Chemistry
at Faculty of Chemistry University
in Warsaw, Poland
“Adelphi is very diverse. I like the
school. I like the classes. Everyone
is welcoming, and it helps that we
have an international office so
you can always go there for help.”
BORIS FODOUOB
Douala, Cameroon
Economics
WE STUDY CHEMISTRY
in POLAND
WE STUDY SOCIAL
WORK in ISRAEL
WE STUDY biology and the
environment in australia
“Being so close to New York City has
given me great opportunities for
internships, including at ABC News
last spring! I had the opportunity to
edit daily press conferences, interview
athletic stars and even conduct
interviews with players at the 2013
NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall.”
MARA BUSH
Columbus, New Jersey
Communications
OUR STUDENTS earn internships
all over NEW YORK CITY. here
are just a few of the places
they’ve worked.
ATT
Barneys New York
Goldman Sachs
American Diabetes Association
O, The Oprah Magazine
ABC NEWS
MTV
CANCER CARE
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
National Football League
LIGHTHOUSE INTERNATIONAL
National Basketball Association
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
VISITING NURSE SERVICE OF NEW YORK
MICROSOFT
Simon Schuster
FOX BROADCASTING
dEUTSCHE BANK
national urban league
AIG
BLOOMBERG
vogue
UNITED NATIONS
BBC WORLDWIDE
Some
of ouR
classrooms
have no
walls.
Distance and time don’t need to limit
your education—they can enhance it.
Take the skills and knowledge you gain
in class into the real world. Watch as
theory is transformed into practice.
INTERNSHIPS. New York City is more than just a
great cultural and entertainment resource—it also
happens to be the cultural and financial capital of the
world. And don’t forget the internship opportunities here
on Long Island with companies like Canon, GEICO,
North Shore-LIJ Health System, Cablevision,
and Winthrop University Hospital. With the power
of our faculty connections and an ever-growing network
of 90,000 Adelphi alumni behind you, you’ll have a
world of internship opportunities (most of them paying!)
at your doorstep.
STUDY ABROAD. With affiliate programs and
partner institutions in countless countries around
the world, we can help you study the global issues
that interest you most. What’s more, we offer a variety
of short-term study abroad opportunities led by
Adelphi faculty. It’s a great chance to travel with
other Adelphi students, see the world, and earn
major and elective credits. To learn more, visit
study-abroad.adelphi.edu
BRINGING THE WORLD TO YOU. The world
is more closely connected today than ever before.
Those who have an understanding of other cultures and
traditions will thrive in this environment. Our students
come from 46 countries. Programs like Levermore
Global Scholars tackle modern problems from an
interdisciplinary global perspective. The United Nations
has even recognized us for our commitment to bringing
“global awareness of international issues and the United
Nations to the university community and the public.”

11. YOU’VE GOT BIG
DREAMS. WE’LL HELP
YOU realize them.
Onstage and behind the
scenes, in ways big and small,
our alumni are making their
mark in the world. Some have
reached the heights of fame,
and some hold positions of
great influence, while others
make a difference in quieter
ways. Whether it’s on a local
or global scale, we offer the
support and resources you’ll
need to make the most of your
education. The only question
then is: How far do you
want to go?
MATT JOHANSEN ’08
Senior Manager, Threat Research
Center, WhiteHat Security
A self-starter, Matt has leveraged his adept
knowledge of social media and interest in
computer security to gain entry into WhiteHat
Security, an industry leader in information
security and website risk management.
CYNTHIA ROSICKI ’82
President and Owner, Rosicki Associates,
and Vintner, Sparkling Pointe
After graduation, Cynthia moved on to law
school and built one of the most prestigious
mortgage banking law firms in New York
state. An entrepreneur, she has created
a successful second career as a vintner
and is the owner of New York state’s only
winery dedicated to sparkling wine.
ANDREW COHEN ’78
Founder, A Team Promotions of New
York City and Irvine, California
As an innovator and entrepreneur, Andrew
credits his Adelphi degree as the foundation
for his early work at Nabisco and PepsiCo.
Later in his career, he pioneered the
development of customized fantasy camps
and started his own thriving promotional
marketing company.
CHRISTINA BUCKLEY ’12
Mathematics Teacher, Summit
Academy Charter School
As a master’s candidate, Christina credits
her student teaching opportunity through
Adelphi at Uniondale School District with her
easy transition into a teaching position at
Summit Academy in Brooklyn, New York.
CHRISTINE ANDERSON ’04 MBA ‘05
Director, Digital Marketing, RCA Inspiration
Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment
As director of digital marketing for the RCA
Inspiration Music Group at Sony Music
Entertainment, Christine impacts every
element of marketing—from material creation
to analysis. Outside this work, she pursues her
other dreams as a dancer, actress and model.
JOSEPH DILALLO ‘08
Software Engineer, Google
Joseph credits Adelphi with giving him the
critical-thinking skills he needed to work in
the collaborative environment at Google.
He also works with Adelphi’s Environmental
Action Committee, representing us at the
Garden City Bird Sanctuary, where he and
his wife, an Adelphi alumna in her own
right, are now co-directors of the board.
DR. HAMDAH SHARIF HARRIS ‘98
President and CEO,
Thrive Well Company LLC
A groundbreaking health and wellness
educator, Dr. Harris has taken healthcare
into the community at companies like Cigna
Health, where she won numerous awards
for her programs. Having earned her
doctorate in health education at Columbia
University, she now leads a company working
with healthcare providers and employers
to help employees lead healthier lives.
ALICE HOFFMAN ’73
New York Times Best-Selling Author
After graduating with a B.A. in English,
Alice Hoffman earned a Mirrellees
Fellowship to the Stanford University
Creative Writing Center, and graduated
with an M.A. in creative writing. Since then,
Ms. Hoffman has become one of the most
prolific, distinguished authors of American
fiction, writing highly successful books for
children, young adults and adults. Seven
years ago, Ms. Hoffman partnered with the
Ruth S. Ammon School of Education to
create the Adelphi University Alice Hoffman
Young Writers Retreat, an annual intensive
creative writing workshop for high school
juniors and their teachers, held on Adelphi’s
Garden City campus.
CARLTON DOUGLAS
RIDENHOUR (CHUCK D.) ’84
Hall of Fame Rapper, Producer
and Founder of Public Enemy
While millions know Chuck D. as the
writer of “Fight the Power” and one of
the founders of the rap group Public
Enemy, few know that Public Enemy
took shape on our campus. As a DJ at
WBAU, Chuck D. worked with student-
program director (and future president of
Def Jam Recordings) Bill Stephney. Public
Enemy is still touring worldwide, and
the group’s multiplatinum 1988 release
It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us
Back remains one of the most successful
and influential rap albums of all time.
JONATHAN LARSON ’82
Award-winning Playwright and
Composer of Rent
Jon began his musical pursuits as a tuba
player in middle school but fell in love
with theatre at Adelphi, graduating cum
laude in 1982. His original works include
the lyrics, book and score for 1984
and tick, tick… BOOM! Most notably,
Jon received a Pulitzer Prize for Drama
and three Tony Awards for the musical
Rent. Today, the bench from Life Café
in Bushwick, New York upon which he
wrote Rent sits as a memorial outside the
Concert Hall in our Performing Arts Center.
FPO
FPO
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12. “YOU DON’T
HAVE TO GO FAR
TO HELP SOMEONE.”
In 2013, we received our third
consecutive President’s Higher
Education Community Service
Honor Roll—given in
recognition to universities that
have shown excellence in
community engagement and
service programs. We count
ourselves lucky to be part of
a supportive community here
on campus, and so we share
that support locally, nationally
and globally. We have as many
ways to make a difference
as we have students willing to
serve. Here is a listing of a
select few.
ALTERNATIVE BREAK
Join your fellow Adelphi students and donate
your time during winter or spring break to
worthy causes at home or abroad.
CARE MENTOR PROGRAM
Work with children from low-income families
in kindergarten through sixth grade over the
course of an entire academic year.
AU CARES DAYS OF SERVICE
Enjoy free transportation to off-campus
service initiatives that benefit our surrounding
communities. Sponsored by the Center for
Student Involvement and the Department of
Public Safety.
AU BUILDING BLOCKS
Volunteer with children between the ages of
18 months and 5 years at our Alice Brown
Early Learning Center.
BE THE CHANGE WEEK
This week encourages Adelphi students to
“be the change they wish to see in the world”
through a focus on social justice and
service learning.
ADELPHI GIVES BACK MONTH
Throughout the month of March, the entire
university participates in numerous service
opportunities and excursions.
BLOOD DRIVES
This ongoing project collects blood donations
to benefit our local community hospitals.
RELAY FOR LIFE
This overnight community fundraising walk
sponsored by the Center for Student
Involvement and Campus Recreation benefits
the American Cancer Society by raising
money for cancer research and cancer
patients.
PAY IT FORWARD WEEK
Pay It Forward Week in March is dedicated
to improving the lives of others by performing
kind acts and asking for nothing in return,
only that the beneficiary “pay it forward” to
someone else. #aupayitforward
For more service opportunities, visit the
Center for Student Involvement online at:
csi.adelphi.edu/about/
volunteer-service
JULIANNA LOMBARDI
West Babylon, New York
Psychology