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• A Key To Internship Success: Getting Known Around eCampus In securing two exciting internships via Dowling's eCampusRecruiter, senior Sara Fingerman is extolling the virtues of the free online service. In her junior year, Sara obtained her first internship as a Campus Marketing Representative with The Princeton Review after first viewing the job/internship posting on Dowling's eCampusRecruiter website and meeting a company representative at a Career Services' Part-time Job Fair. That positive work experience led Sara to return to Career Services recently for resume and cover letter assistance. Read more
• Holiday Greetings From Melville The Dowling Institute recently celebrated the holiday season and their move to the Melville Center. They send their warmest wishes to the Dowling family for a wonderful holiday season. Photo
• Dowling Education Students Celebrate Completion of Latest Session of Brentwood Literacy Program Dowling Education students participating in the Literacy Program at Brentwood North Middle School recently celebrated the completion of the latest session. During the celebration, Brentwood students come together and share their literacy accomplishments with one another often presenting a book they have written or a favorite book they have read. Family members and friends are invited to share in the celebration. Learn more about the program and view additional photos
• Dowling Hosts Eco-Summit The Long Island Eco-Summit II-2005, held at Dowling on December 6, featured experts from across the region who discussed many of the ecological issues facing Long Island. The event was coordinated by the Dowling College Senior Seminar Class. Pictured is WLNY-TV-55 reporter (and Dowling alum!) Jackie Lukas interviewing one of the participating students. Photo
• "The Nutcracker" In An Ideal Setting Dowling hosted fifth grade students from Idle Hour Elementary School and East Meadow Elementary School for a special performance of the Nutcracker on Friday, December 15. The classic holiday ballet, performed by Bay Shore's Lumiere Ballet Company, began in the Conservatory with cookies and egg nog and finished in the Ballroom. At the conclusion of the performance, attendees had the opportunity to ask questions and received ballet lessons from the performers. More photos
• Girl Scouts Knit the Day Away at Dowling Girl Scout Jr. Troop 1643, from the Bosti Elementary School in Bohemia, spent the afternoon learning to knit and crochet at a workshop held recently at the Dowling College Library. Christine Cesaria and Kami Convery, librarians at Dowling, volunteered to teach the girls how to knit and crochet during a two-hour session. The Girl Scout troop leader, Diana Palumbo, Circulation Assistant at the Library, thought of the idea so that the girls could learn a lifetime skill and at the same time earn a badge. Read more
• Dowling Helps Wyandanch 7th Graders Gear Up! Dowling provided the Pomp & Circumstance as more than 100 seventh graders from Milton L. Olive Middle School in Wyandanch made a pledge to go on to college after high school, as part of the U.S. Department of Education's GEAR-UP program. The event took place in the Ballroom on December 14. The Gear-Up program provides mentors and academic support services to help middle school students succeed throughout high school and attend college. Read more
• Dowling Rings In The Holiday Season The holidays arrived in full festive force as the Dowling College community convened for the annual holiday gathering in the Ballroom and Conservatory on December 7. The infamous chocolate fountain made a popular return appearance and was met with long lines of salivating fans. Later in the evening, Idle Hour Elementary School students sang songs and watched Santa Claus light the Dowling tree. More photos
• Dowling Hosts Eco-Summit The Long Island Eco-Summit II-2005, held at Dowling on December 6, featured experts from across the region who discussed many of the ecological issues facing Long Island. The event was coordinated by the Dowling College Senior Seminar Class. Pictured is WLNY-TV-55 reporter (and Dowling alum!) Jackie Lukas interviewing one of the participating students. Photo
• Honorary Day In the Big Apple Recently, the freshmen in the Honors Program had a field excursion to New York City where they attended a performance of The Blue Man Group in the East Village, a pub dinner at Hanratty's and an overnight stay at the Vanderbilt-Fabbri Mansion on the Upper East Side. On Saturday morning, after an autumnal romp in Central Park, they visited the Ancient Egyptian and Classical Greek galleries of The Metropolitan Museum. The students were accompanied by Dr. Stephen Lamia, Associate Professor of Visual Arts and Director of the Honors Program, Dr. Mary Abell, Assistant Professor of Visual Arts and Chair of the Visual Arts Department. Their chaperone was Ms. Maryann Campagno of the Department of Human Resources and the photographs included here document a trip that was both fun-filled and academically stimulating. More photos
• Students Sponsor Foot Drive For U.S. Marines The SGA & the Humanitarian Club are collecting items for a US Marine Corps platoon for Christmas. They are in need of tube socks (over the calf) as showers and laundry opportunities are very limited, therefore, socks have become disposable. Insoles and foot spray are also needed. Since this weekend kicks off the official start of the "Holiday Shopping Season," please keep this platoon in mind and pick up one of these items and drop it off to Yvonne Ioli in Payroll (KSC 011H) or Theresa Frey in Student Services (RC 101). Packages are going to be mailed December 3, 2005. Thank you for your help. Photo
• Dowling Brings Holiday Cheer! Tune into WBLI 106.1 FM on Wednesday, November 23rd to hear the Dowling College Cheerleaders. The young ladies will be on live with LJ throughout the evening promoting WBLI and Dowling's team efforts in Long Island malls and shopping centers this holiday season. The cheerleaders kick things off at the Broadway Mall on the evening of Black Friday. Photo
• Auction Has International Flair Several international students volunteered at the Restoration Committee's Fall Antiques and Collectibles Auction. Among their jobs was to serve as "walkers", presenting items up for bid. More photos
• Dowling Students Elected to NY State CEC Board The following Dowling College students have been elected to New York State Student Council for Exceptional Children positions: Nicole Martignette, President; Jessie Barto, Vice President; Dana De Rudder, Secretary; Jennifer Somma, L.I. Student Regional Representative; Shivon Roach, Student Representative. Pictured at the NYS CEC Leadership Training Institute/Student Convention, from left to right, are Shivon Roach, Nicole Martignette, Wendy Ehrensberger, Marisa Pellizzi, Jessie Barto, and Dana De Rudder. Photo
• Members of Dowling's Chapter of Alpha Eta Rho, an international professional fraternity for students interested in careers in aviation, recently volunteered at a Spooky Walk, which raised funds for Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck, a Center Moriches camp where children with physical handicaps and mental retardation can experience a variety of activities. AHP also recently conducted a bake sale to raise funds for the camp. Photo
• "Sylvie Knows" Find Out What "Sylvie Knows", a story by Bill Thierfelder, under his pen name T. Richard Williams, has been published in WILD VIOLET, Volume 4, Issue 3/4. Read it here. Bill's poems and stories have appeared in Lucid Stone, American Poets and Poetry, Higginson Journal, and other venues. He lectures regularly on literature, art, and opera at libraries around Long Island.
• Dr. Mackenzie Speaks At National Conference Dr. Maureen L. Mackenzie, Assistant Professor of Management, spoke to members of the American Society of Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) at its Annual Conference held in Charlotte, NC on November 2. The panel of experts focused on organizational change, managing knowledge, enabling technology and the role of senior management. Maureen's co-panelists were Dr. Brian Detlor, University of Toronto (pictured) and Dr. Don Turnbull, University of Texas at Austin. The panel session was facilitated by Dr. Bill Edgar, University of Arizona. Photo
• Dowling Professor A Hall of Famer On November 6, Dr. Marilyn Mather was inducted into the New Agenda - Northeast Women's Sports Hall of Fame at a dinner and ceremony in Newton, MA. The organization supports women's sports initiatives in the Northeast. Photo
• Autumn Splendor At Alumni Cup Regatta Alumni, students, and area residents enjoyed unseasonably warm weather, an assortment of culinary delights, and a strong effort by Dowling's Crew team at the annual Alumni Cup Regatta on November 5. While SUNY Maritime edged the Golden Lions by one point to win the Cup, Dowling's rowers performed superbly in most races. Guests enjoyed food and refreshments donated by area restaurants and retailers under a tent on the Great Lawn. Tim Ring and his fellow S.G.A. leaders were busy on the grill, and many alumni reconnected at tailgate parties along the river banks. More photos
• The Dowling Family Expands Once More
  Maureen Immel of the Registrar's Office is excited to welcome her first grandchild, Joseph Robert Ferraro. Born October 21, 2005, weighing in at 7.5 lbs and measuring 19 3/4" long, he is the son of Maureen's daughter Jennifer, and son-in-law Frank Ferraro. Jennifer is a RN at Huntington Hospital and received her BBA and MBA in Accounting from Dowling. She is presently attending Stony Brook College pursuing a masters degree in nursing. Photo
• Dowling's 4th Annual Employee Halloween Party was a smash, as well as a monster mash. Costume prizes went to: Most Original: Heineken 6-pack: Tina Flegenheimer(Enrollment Services); Justine Garcia-McGill(Financial Aid) & Friends; Barbara Merz; Jackie Valentino, an Idle Hour resident; Patrick McGill & Dick Flegenheimer. Best Female: Marilyn Monroe, Maryann Drageland (Security). Best Male: Bronco Charlie, Lou Merz, a guest of Tina Flegenheimer. Best Couple: Devils: Lisa Philips(Human Res) & Will Tierney. 50/50 Raffle winner ($427.00): Wilma Flintstone (Diane Catalano, Alum, Class of 2002). Click Here for More Photos
• Farewell Lillian! Many members of the Dowling community attended a special retirement party for Lillian Schnase in the Conservatory last week. Lillian also accepted well wishers in her office throughout Friday, her last day at work. Among the many gifts Lillian received was an address book containing the names, phone numbers and addresses of her Dowling friends, along with a pen, watch, and earrings. We all wish Lillian a fun, relaxing retirement! More photos
• Three's Company! Welcome to (from left to right) Demetrio John, Barbara Heaven, and Billie Lisa Marie Anderson, born September 29 at 2:48, 2:49, and 2:50 p.m. to Dowling College Security Officer Gary Anderson and his wife, Jennie. Click for photo
• Dowling Everywhere! Members of the Dowling recruitment team proudly represented our College at the National College Fair held at the Nassau Coliseum earlier this month. Johnny Vasquez and Gillian Atkinson-Jones enjoyed a day of meeting with prospective students and their families. In the coming weeks our recruitment team will attend numerous recruitment events including college fairs, community college transfer fairs, and high school visits. Photo
• Baby Enna Arrives Tom Downs and wife Bonnie welcomed Enna Madison on October 13 at 8:41p.m. Enna weighed 6 lbs. 10 oz. and measures 18.5" long. Baby, Mom and Tom are all doing well. Photo
• One of Dowling's Finest Showcases Artistic Flair: Dowling Security Officer and artist Edward Cascone will have selected paintings exhibited at the Armand Gallery, 97 West Main Street, Bay Shore, beginning on Oct 23 (Grand opening and reception from 1-5pm). Educated in fine art at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, Ed was inspired by Charles Close, noted portrait painter master. Studying Closes' work was a truly eye opening experience and Close's exercises in drawing the human face taught Ed to look closer at the world as he knew. This attention to detail and an overwhelming desire to create caused Ed to start painting. Throughout his career as a painter, Ed has recognized how important it is to express the excitement, passion and love that he experiences each time he picks up a brush. You can view some of Ed's paintings here: http://homepage.mac.com/pixguy/PhotoAlbum12.html
• Promoting the Promoted Provost Dr. Richard Resch recently hosted a celebration honoring faculty on their promotions. Faculty promoted were: Dr. Ketty Karmazin from Instructor of History to Assistant Professor of History; Dr. Daniel Ness, from Assistant Professor of Human Development and Learning to Associate Professor of Human Development and Learning; Dr. John Nidds, from Associate Professor of Human Development and Learning to Professor of Human Development and Learning; Dr. Kendell Thornton from Assistant Professor of Psychology to Associate Professor of Psychology. Receiving Academic Excellence Awards were: Dr. Sandra Monteferrante, Professor of Mathematics, and Dr. Dorothy Stracher, Professor of Human Development and Learning. Click here for photo
• Dowling Students Celebrate National Estuary Day Dowling College students boarded kayaks at the school's dock to study the ecology of the Connetquot River in celebration of National Estuary Day, September 22. The Natural Science students were led by Adjunct Professor Lou Siegel. Click for more photos
• Yanek Mieczkowski, Associate Professor of History, was quoted in a September 27 Washington Post article detailing Massachusetts Governor and hopeful GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney's efforts to distance himself from his state's traditional liberal bend. Read more.
• Congratulations Stacy! Stacy Zalewski, Coordinator of Certification in the School of Education, gave birth to Sophia Lynn Zalewski on Sept. 22. Sophia weighed in at 7lbs. 15 ozs. and joins proud parents Stacy and Ed, and big brother Zachary,7, and sister Jordan, 5. Photo
• Dowling Students Celebrate National Estuary Day. Dowling College students boarded kayaks at the school's dock to study the ecology of the Connetquot River in celebration of National Estuary Day, September 22. The Natural Science students were led by Adjunct Professor Lou Siegel. Click for photos
• Student Displaced By Hurricane Katrina Enrolls At Dowling
  
  Farrah LaRonde, who was about to begin her final term at the University of New Orleans before Hurricane Katrina forced her to evacuate to a family member's house on Long Island, has enrolled at Dowling. Farrah has begun work toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Sciences. Dr. Donor ensured that the enrollment process was expedited and special financial aid made available to accommodate Farrah, who says she is thrilled with the welcome and help she has received here. Photo
• Dowling CEC Attends NY State Event On June 4 and 5, 17 members of the Dowling College Chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children, along with their faculty advisor, Professor Wendy Ehrensberger, attended the New York State Council for Exceptional Children Annual Student Convention/Leadership Training Institute in Albany, New York. Students attended two full days of workshops presented by practitioners in the field of special education and came home with a bag full of materials for use in their student teacher placements and college courses. They were able to network and form friendships with other students from across New York State. Dowling College students have enormous enthusiasm for the organization and that enthusiasm transferred to others at the convention. Photo
• We are pleased to announce the opening of completely refurbished locker rooms for men and women in the Curtin Student Center. New fixtures, paint and tile have transformed the space. Dowling's own Mike Beck and John-Paul McCloskey did much of the work. More photos
• On Sunday, August 28, 2005, a group of international students from Korea, India, Taiwan, Russia, China and Denmark as well as some local students and several Dowling professors, attended a Long Island Shakespeare Festival at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum. Attendance at the performance was hosted by International Student Services at Dowling and a picnic supper was served. The performance was Romeo and Juliet directed by Steven Lantz-Gefroh and was presented at the Arboretum by The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Photo
• Happy 5th Birthday To Corporal Peg!The Dowling College family wishes Corporal Peg a very happy fifth birthday! Born and trained on a farm in Virginia, our furry protector and guardian against geese came to Dowling three years ago and has since established a special place in all of our hearts. Happy Birthday, Peg!!! Click for photo
• A Warm Welcome To First Year Students On Thursday, Sept. 1, Dowling welcomed first year students to its Fall 2005 New Student Orientation. On a considerably beautiful day, hundreds gathered on the Dowling's Great Lawn where they were able to meet and greet with fellow students, faculty and members of the administration. More Photos
• Dowling Shows Pride For Bill The Dowling College community rallied behind Dr. Bill Thierfelder on Day #3 of his fundraiser for LIGALY (Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth) at a reception in front of the Racanelli Center on August 24. The event was covered by News 12 and LI News Tonight. Bill's Journey for Safe Spaces will culminate at the Montauk Lighthouse this weekend. More Photos and Read Bill's Thank You Message
• BBQ At BH: Dowling employees enjoyed a complete barbecue buffet at the hangar on the Brookhaven Campus on August 18. The hangar, recently vacated by Suffolk County BOCES, now allows room for Dowling's fleet of aircraft to be serviced on site, and for a day, provided a spacious locale for the annual summer festivities. New Dowling College Athletics marks were unveiled, as were blueprints for an expansion of the Student Services office at Brookhaven. Photos
• Dowling Shows Pride For BillThe Dowling College community rallied behind Dr. Bill Thierfelder on Day #3 of his fundraiser for LIGALY (Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth) at a reception in front of the Racanelli Center on August 24. The event was covered by News 12 and LI News Tonight. Bill's Journey for Safe Spaces will culminate at the Montauk Lighthouse this weekend. More Photos and Read Bill's Thank You Message
• Dowling Students On a Different Kind of Runway: Dowling's aviation students are accustomed to take-offs and landings, but they stayed on the runway during a recent fashion show sponsored by Macy's in the Hunt Room. Dowling cheerleaders and student-athletes also took part in the show, which was part of WBLI 106.1 FM's “Back To School Job Fair”. Photos
• Several Civil Air Patrol cadets received training at Dowling's Brookhaven Campus recently. Cadets from across the region have studied at Dowling during recent summers, where they work with them with hands-on training with the latest technology. The Civil Air Patrol is the civilian Auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force and maintains more than 1,700 units nationwide. The Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program is designed for youth attending the sixth grade up to 21 years of age. more photos Photo
• What's Hot For Fall? Dowling Fuse, the music and entertainment network, profiled hot new gadgets and other necessities for college-bound students in "The Amplified Guide to...Fall", filmed at Dowling's Rudolph Campus in Oakdale this week. Host Dylan highlighted wireless iPod headphones, a 2006 VW Jetta and introduced segments filmed elsewhere. Tune in and see Dowling's scenic beauty on the air. The show debuts August 30 at 9 p.m. and will air 27 more times during the following 4 to 5 weeks. Fuse reaches 40 million homes nationally via cable and satellite and is seen locally on Cablevision's Channel 56.
• HEOP, SSS - BBQ HEOP/ SSS Summer Prep recently enjoyed a barbeque at Heckscher State Park. This was a break from an intensive five-week program of writing, math, study skills, and technology classes. These students are working hard to prepare themselves for a successful first semester at Dowling. Photo
• Dowling Athletics Hosts 14th Annual Golf Classic
  The Dowling College Department of Athletics is proud to announce that the 14th Annual Golf Classic raised over $30,000, more than doubling the previous years total! All proceeds from the outing will go directly to the Athletics Annual Fund and directly impact the lives of our student-athletes. Click for more story and photos
• Another Addition To The Dowling Family
  Enlise (Lisa) Suriel Navarro, Associate Director of Student Services, and her husband, Dowling alumni Alfredo Navarro, announce the birth of their daughter, Lisa Maria Navarro. Lisa was born on July 22 weighing 6 pounds, 8 ounces.
• Dowling students recently joined College administrators in thanking New York State Senator Caesar Trunzo for his help in arranging a $100,000 Long Island Transportation Management grant that made possible the leasing of Dowling’s new 40-passenger, compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered shuttle bus. Wrapped on all sides in color graphics highlighting the College's two campuses, the bus is more quiet, environmentally friendly and fuel efficient than the diesel buses in the fleet. The bus began transporting students between the Oakdale and Brookhaven campuses during the Spring term. Photo I Photo II
• On July 16, Professor Evelyn Connolly and Miki Hsu Leavey, Art Educator for the Napa Valley Museum conducted a workshop entitled, “Creating Artist Books for the Publication of Student Writing" at the National Conference of Teachers of English Summer Conference in San Diego, CA. Using artists materials and tools, they led a hands-on workshop which allowed the participants to reflect upon the power of creativity and imagination in generating authentic, inclusive, and holistic classroom environments. Photo I | Photo II
• Recent Dowling Grad Becoming A Familiar Face On LI Jackie Lukas, a Dowling College basketball star, who once "got air" is now on the air and quickly becoming a household name in homes across Long Island. Lukas, who graduated last year from Dowling College with a Bachelor's degree in Communication Arts, has transformed her dreams of becoming a broadcast journalist into reality, recently becoming a full-time reporter for WLNY TV-55. Read more
• A Super Summer Job An internship with the minor league baseball team Brooklyn Cyclones demands an array of skills, as Dowling Sport Management student Matthew Rossbach found out. Recently Matthew played the role of Superman in a promotional race during a home game at Keyspan Park. More photos
• What A Sale!. The student parking lot in Oakdale was a bargain hunter's dream at the recent Oakdale Marketplace and Festival. The event featured vendors, yard sale items, food, and musical performances by Dowling drama students. Co-sponsored by the Oakdale Civic Association, the Oakdale Chamber of Commerce and Dowling College, the event raised $800 towards purchase of a clock at the Oakdale train station. More photos
• Summer of Science At Brookhaven National Laboratory. For the second consecutive year, students with the Center for Minority Teacher Development and Training will participate in a Summer Science Institute at Brookhaven National Laboratory. This year's session has been extended to six weeks (July 6-August 17). Representatives from BNL recently provided students with an orientation during a special dinner in the Hunt Room. More photos
• Successful Sayville Firm Traces Roots To Dowling. When Lori Di Marco (nee Fingerhut) entered her junior year at Dowling College in 1989, she had no idea that she was about to make the connection of a lifetime. An accounting major looking to learn and earn while in school, Lori reached out to local CPA Helen Silva seeking employment. Helen, who earned her B.B.A. in accounting from Dowling in 1975, had complete confidence in Lori's abilities having first-hand knowledge of the quality education she was receiving. Read more.
• Elementary Grads Move Up with Congrats from Dowling On Thursday, June 23, Dowling College President Dr. Albert E. Donor and Diane Kazanecki Kempter, Assistant Vice President of Student Systems & Registrar, participated in Meadowbrook Elementary School's Annual Moving-Up Ceremony in East Meadow. Dr. Donor presented the Communication Arts Award to two distinguished students, and Diane honored 16 students who go the extra mile with the 110% Award. More photos
• Dowling Classrooms Enhanced By Internationally Renowned Guest Instructors. Dowling's Yu-Wan Wang and Richard Resch visit with Dr. Binod C. Agrawal, director of India's prestigious TALEEM Research Foundation, (left) and Pil Yun Ahn, Assistant Professor at Korea's Kyonggi University (second from left). Dr. Agrawal taught two undergraduate courses - Mass Media & Society and Patterns of Culture 1 - during Dowling's first summer session. Professor Yun Ahn will teach "Installation: Comparing Traditional Korean Culture With Modern American Culture" during the Fall semester. Click for photo
• Dowling Student Selected For Prestigious Research Fellowship In Bermuda. Monica Talag '07, a Chemistry major here at Dowling, has been selected for a prestigious research fellowship sponsored by the National Science Foundation at the Bermuda Biological Station for Research in St. George's, Bermuda. Read more
• Prof. Salvatore Dionisio's Everyday Spanish I. Staff and faculty were invited into Prof. Salvatore Dionisio's Everyday Spanish I class recently to sample the students' final class project: preparation of authentic Spanish dishes. More photos
• John P. Gallivan Elected To Dowling College Board Of Trustees. John P. Gallivan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Farmingdale, NY-based Waldner's Business Environments, and a resident of Bay Shore, was elected a Trustee of Dowling College. Read more
• Dowling College Announces New Board Officers. The Dowling College Board of Trustees elected David Bonagura, Managing Partner of Ernst & Young's Long Island office, Chairman; Thomas Doherty, Vice President, Eastern Region Domestic Ground Operations at Fed Ex, Vice Chairman; and Stuart Henry, President of Island Talk 540 WLIE Radio, Secretary. Pictured: President Dr. Albert E. Donor and new Chairman David Bonagura honor John Racanelli (center) for his service to the Board. Racanelli, who served three consecutive two-year terms as Chairman, will remain an active trustee. Click here for photo
• ALUMNI SUMMER FEST 2005 Alumni and their families enjoyed a glorious day on Saturday June 18 as they reunited with former classmates at Dowling's 2nd Annual Alumni SummerFest. This year's event featured a luau theme, complete with Hawaiian dancers and singers. Children of all ages took part in a Survivor game, hula hoop contests, made grass skirts, played various games, were entertained by a magician and face painters, and indulged in a barbecue lunch on the banks of the Connetquot River. Read more
• Dowling Institute, Elana and August Zolfo Honored Dowling College recently honored the work of the Dowling Institute and Dr. Elana (Stern) Zolfo and her husband August at a wine tasting and dinner at Maxwell & Dunn's in Plainview. Several College trustees and many top business executives from the region attended to celebrate the ongoing national educational contributions of the Dowling Institute. More photos.
• Dowling Aviation Soars At Regional Recruiting Event Representatives from Dowling College received a very positive response from attendees at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPO) Fly-in in Frederick, MD, on June 4. Approximately 5,000 aviation enthusiasts were on hand. Click here for photo.
• The Dowling College community raised $1,400 for Cystic Fibrosis research in support of Staff Accountant Nancy Miller and her niece, Danielle, who suffers from the disease. Paper sneakers were sold in the cafeteria during the spring and Danielle's family participated in the annual CF Walk on May 22. Nancy and her family thank the Dowling family for their generous support. View more photos.
• Dowling Graduate Presents At Prestigious Education Conference Prior to graduating this May from Dowling with her Master's in Early Childhood and Childhood Education, Lynnette Grandner of West Babylon, presented her research at the prestigious American Educational Research Association's Annual 2005 Meeting in Montreal. Read full story.
• On Monday, August 22nd, Dr. Bill Thierfelder, Associate Professor of English, will begin The Journey for Safe Spaces, a fund raiser for LIGALY (Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth). Bill will begin with a 10K walk from Valley Stream to Freeport; then, starting Aug. 23rd, he'll cycle from Freeport all the way out to the Montauk Lighthouse - a ride of 170 kilometers. Learn more about Bill's journey
• Dowling College and News 12 honored this year's Educator of the Month winners on June 2 at the Woodbury Country Club. Emmy-award-winning News 12 anchor Doug Geed made the welcoming remarks. Dr. Clyde Payne, Dean of Dowling's School of Education, presented the winners with gifts as the honorees and their guests enjoyed dinner.
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• 9th Annual Symposium on the South Shore Estuary On May 25, 2005, Dowling College hosted its 9th Annual Symposium on the South Shore Estuary. More than 50 colorful posters were displayed throughout Dowling's Fortunoff Hall Ballroom and Hunt Room as part of the High School Environmental Science Poster Competition. Read full story
• Diabetes No Match For Catcher: Dowling College's Eddie Cordova featured in Long Island Press article. Read it here
• Dr. Christian Perring recently presented, "Can a Family Have a Mental Disorder?" at a symposium entitled, Defining Mental Disorder In DSM-V: Problems and Challenges at the American Psychiatric Association Convention in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Perring has been elected to the Executive Board of the Association for the Advancement of Philosophy and Psychiatry. Pictured from left to right: Claudio E.M. Banzato, M.D., Peter Zachar, Ph.D., Claire L. Pouncey, M.D., Robert L. Spitzer, M.D, John Sadler, M.D., Christian D. Perring, Ph.D. Click for photo
• Senior Night Seniors and underclassmen gathered at the Bellport Country Club to celebrate the end of the 2004-2005 school year. The event featured comedians, a DJ, raffle prizes and more. View more photos.
• Congratulations Dowling Class of 2005! Hundreds of undergraduates and graduates received their degrees at Dowling College's 43rd Commencement ceremony on Sunday May 22 at the Nassau Veteran's Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, NY. Commencement speaker and honorary degree recipient Cindy Hsu of WCBS-TV congratulated the graduates and celebrated the role of their families. View more photos.
• Welcome back, Matthew! The Dowling community welcomed LCpl. Matthew Bishop, son of Barbara Bishop from the Registrar's Office, home from Iraq with a special reception on May 26. View more photos.
• WB11's Larry Hoff Finds There's Nothing Soft About Dowling Softball. WB11 Morning News reporter Larry Hoff now appreciates the speed of NYCAC Tournament MVP Jackie Rogers' fastball after filming several live segments on May 20. Wearing a personalized Dowling jersey, Larry took turns in the batter's box, behind the plate, and fielded grounders, as the Golden Lions showed him the work involved in "Building Champions". More photos.
• Happy retirement Janet & Ketty! Read the full story
• Graduating international students recently received advice on maintaining legal status in the U.S. at "Dowling College ... Path to Permanent Residency", a seminar sponsored by the International Student Services Office. The featured speaker was immigration attorney Maurice Goldman. Grads were also encouraged to return to Dowling to pursue their graduate studies. Click for photo
• To congratulate Susan Williams on earning a Ph.D. in Non-profit Management from Case Western University, her staff surprised her by redecorating her office. Click to read more.
• On Wednesday, May 18, the Dowling College community welcomed Christopher Pendergast to the Great Lawn at Dowling's Oakdale Campus on Day #6 of his 8th Annual Ride For Life to raise research funds for ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease).Read more.
• Dowling Honored For Successful Blood Drives Dowling College was recently honored by Long Island Blood Services for being among the organizations that produced the largest increase in donations at blood drives in 2004. Accepting the award at the Donor Group Recognition Dinner on behalf of Dowling was Dr. Chuck Broadbent, Suzanne Voss and Claire O'Rourke. Click to see photo
• Seeing Beyond: Student Art Exhibit At Giordano, Now Through June 19 Seeing Beyond, an exhibit featuring the work of students enrolled in Major Studio I and II and the Visual Communications Seminar, was unveiled on Friday, May 13. During the opening reception, students discussed their work and shared their inspiration with family, friends, and faculty. More photos
• Bringin' Down the Ballroom. Alison Russell's Dance Technique class presented a dance recital on May 12, which featured a sample of original dance pieces created by and for the students. View more info and photos
• Welcome Back Matthew! LCpl Matthew Bishop, son of Barbara Bishop from the Registrar's Office, recently returned home from a seven-month deployment in Iraq. Many members of the Dowling family sent needed items to Matthew's unit during his tour of duty. Stop by the Registrar's Office from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 26 to meet Matthew and sample some of the Office's renowned culinary delights. Matthew and his family would like to thank you personally for your support, and many of us would like to thank him for his service. Please visit! Read More About Matthew
• On Monday, May 9, Dowling College hosted its first annual Computer Science and Mathematics Scholars Recognition Breakfast. Following the breakfast, Jack Mario, senior chemist at the Suffolk County Crime Laboratory, provided an informative presentation on forensic science, basic statistics and a problem on sampling seized-drug analysis. This year's CSMS honorees are: Oscar Acosta, Erin Cooke, Melanie DeRosa, Brian Fook, Matthew Konkel, Lance Lohman, Justine Murphy and Dane Newman. Click for more photos
• Dowling's Fashionable & Talented Singing, dancing and fashion were in the spotlight during the recent Talent and Fashion Show in the Ballroom. Click to view photos
• Sky High For Dowling Larry Hoff (center), reporter for the WB11 Morning News, received flying lessons in a live broadcast in the skies above Dowling's Brookhaven Campus on May 3. Chief Flight Instructor Matt Carroll (left) provided the low-down on Dowling's new glass cockpit Piper Warrior III and Dowling's aviation programs, before making a picture-perfect landing for viewers. Click here to see photo
• Members from Dowling's Men's and Women's Crew teams escorted Rick Shalvoy as he headed up the Connetquot to begin the ninth annual Row for a Cure. News 12 covered the launch on May 4. Rick will cicumnavigate Long Island and arrive back at Dowling on May 13 at approximately 3 p.m. The Dowling community is welcome to be at the dock to welcome him back. More Photos
• Ireland Trip: Dowling students, alumni and staff enjoyed the rolling green hills, blue seas, and historic sights of Ireland during a trip in April. The excursion has become a favorite annual trek. For information on future Dowling trips, contact Gerri Mulligan at Ext. 3021. See Photos by Mike DeLuise
• Well Wishes For Our Webmaster! Co-workers showered Ming Gullo with baby gifts recently during a party in her honor. Ming is now on maternity leave and promises to send photos of her baby as soon as she can. Click here for photos
• MBA Luncheon
• Alpha Upsilon Alpha Honor Society Induction
• Alpha Chi Honor Society Induction
• Dowling College undergraduate students Thad Jameson and Yancy Reyes were rewarded for giving the gift of life, each receiving a $500 Gift of Knowledge certificate for donating blood at the Blood Drive, which took place April 12-13, 2005 at both campuses. Click to read more...
• Darren Large, who graduated Dowling in May 2004, recently sent along this photo he took with Bill Clinton after the former President's speech at Drew University. Darren, who served as SGA Vice President, Chairman of the Student Review Board, and Dorm Council President, is now the Assistant Manager of Operations at Morristown Airport in New Jersey. Click here for photo.
• Dowling College undergraduate students Thad Jameson and Yancy Reyes were rewarded for giving the gift of life, each receiving a $500 Gift of Knowledge certificate for donating blood at the Blood Drive, which took place April 12-13, 2005 at both campuses. Click to read more...
• Russell Ainbinder created a poster detailing results of the first years' (2004) collection of water quality data from top and bottom sites in Great South Bay, which was on display at the Fire Island National Seashores Biennial Research in Natural/Cultural Resource Management, held at Brookhaven National Laboratory from April 5-6.Click to read more...
• "Vietnam Adventure: Personal Stories of Transition"
• Time Flies! Alumni from Dowling's School of Aviation gathered for an evening of delicious food and conversation at a special reception on April 12 at the Stan & Pat Henry Aviation Complex at Dowling's Brookhaven campus. Alumni had an opportunity to meet and greet with fellow alums, administrators, faculty and friends of the School of Aviation. Read more...
• MANGIA! Students, staff and faculty enjoyed the music, dance and culinary delights of many lands at the 4th Annual International Food Festival, sponsored by Dowling's International Club, on April 12 in the Conservatory. Click here to see more...
• Members of Dowling's Men's Soccer team were honored at a luncheon in the Hunt Room on April 7. Advancing to the NCAA Final Four three out of the past four years, the Golden Lions have established themselves as a perennial power in Division II. Players and coaches received wristwatches commemorating the team's latest Final Four appearance. More Photos
• Reaching Out To High School Students. Click to read more...
• Dowling Students Hop To It Students scurried successfully for hidden eggs at the Sixth Annual Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by Residence Life. Nearly 20 prizes were awarded, including much candy and gift certificates were awarded to such retailers as Bath and Body Works, Kohl's, and F.Y.E. An Easter Bunny costume was presented to the winner of the "Pin the Tail on the Bunny" contest. More Photos
• Latin Night 2005 Photos
• Catch a Career! On Wed., Apr. 6, the Dowling Institute and East Islip School District hosted "Catch a Career Breakfast" at the Irish Coffee Pub in East Islip. Students from East Islip High School and Dowling College were afforded an opportunity to network with business and education professionals from Long Island. Approximately 125 attendees gathered for this inspiring display of professional development. Click here to see photos
• Teaching Teachers: Dr. George J. Cavuto gave a presentation entitled, "Naturalistic, Classroom-based Reading Assessment" on March 31 at the Vanderbilt Elementary School in Dix Hills for The Reading Specialists Council of Suffolk. Click here to read more...
• Dowling faculty had a significant presence at the 2005 Annual Meeting of the Northeast Decision Sciences Institute held in Philadelphia from Mar30 to Apr 1. Peter Mulligan and Stuart Rosenberg presented a paper on "The Impact of Corporate Wellness Programs on Long Island", Luis Rivera presented a paper entitled, "The Impact of the Euro on Spain", and Maureen MacKenzie and Debra Fleming conducted a panel session on "Learning Outcomes and Program Assessment: Challenges, Successes, Progress and Plans". Click here to see photo.
• Cindy Hsu, co-anchor of "CBS 2 News at Noon" and host of the daily segment "Parent 2 Parent," will address an estimated 1,000 graduates and their families at Dowling College’s 43rd Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 22, 2005 at the Nassau Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, NY. Read more.
• Congratulations! to Nira Moraitis from the Security Office and her husband Chris on the birth of their son, Alexander Peter Moraitis on March 24. Their baby boy arrived at 8:14 a.m. weighing 8 lbs. 4 oz. Click here to see picture
• Students, alumni and staff enjoyed an evening of Irish food, music and entertainment recently at Dowling's annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration at the Irish Coffee Pub. Dinner, dancing and live entertainment from the Hunt School of Irish Dance & The American Celtic Pipe Band was on tap. more photos
• The Oakdale Dorm Council honored inspiring female role models from the Dowling community at their annual Women's Month Celebration on March 23 in the Ballroom. Honorees were: Dr. Maureen Mackenzie, Geraldine Mulligan, Margaret Smith, and Lizette Washington. Click here for see pictures
• Way to Go, Katie! Katie Fitzsimons, an employee in the Bursar's office, has been selected to receive the John G. Karrer Scholarship from the New York State Organization of Bursars and Business Administrators, Inc. (NYSOBBA). Ms. Fitzsimons, who is scheduled to graduate this summer with a Master's degree in Library Science from Queen's College, was awarded $500. Read more.
• Prof. Evelyn Connolly of the Literacy Education Department presented her research on authentic assessment of reading and writing at the 5th International Literacy Conference of the 2005 Guatemalan Reading Association in Guatemala City on February 24. Her presentation. "Creating Art Books for the Publication of Student Writing" drew teachers from Guatemala, Mexico, Costa Rica and Peru. View more photos
• Happy Birthday Clyde! Dr. Clyde Payne was surprised by a birthday cake at the Dowling College Board of Trustee Dinner on March 15. He succeeded in blowing out all four candles on his first attempt. Click here for photo.
• Honoring Our Student-Athletes: Members of the Men's Soccer team, Women's Volleyball team, and the new Women's Soccer team were honored at the Dowling College Board of Trustee Dinner on March 15. View more photos
• GETTING A LIFT: Taylor Flegenheimer goes airborne as Dowling College's cheerleaders root for the Golden Lions at the season's final men's basketball home game on February 26. Students interested in trying out for the cheerleading squad should call 244-3019. Spring sports are now in full swing. For lacrosse, baseball and softball schedules, visit: http://www.dowling.edu/athletics. Click here for picture.
• Giving Back: Sport Management Alumni Return To Help Guide Current Students
• Interesting Items Net Funds For Activity Center: The Development Office offered to the Dowling College community the opportunity to take home selected items donated to the College by the McGowan family. On Mar. 8 many employees browsed the selection and several found some interesting pieces. In return, contributions were made to the Student Activity Center. - Photo -
• Bye Bye Bridget: It was a sad day for Dowling as we bid a fond farewell to Bridget Masturzo, who has worked here for the past nine years. Colleagues gathered on March 8 in the Gold Room to say goodbye. A double alumnus, Bridget has vowed to stay in touch. We wish her well in her new endeavors! - Photo -
• Dowling On Air: Jennifer McLogan, a reporter for New York's WCBS-TV, interviewed Martin Holley, dean of Dowling's School of Aviation on Fri., Feb. 18 for a segment on the need to train and hire more air traffic controllers. The story is scheduled to air tonight, Feb. 18, on Channel 2 between 5 and 6 p.m. Holley explained that Dowling recently received notification of $1.7 million in funding from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for the development of an Air Traffic Control Tower and Radar Simulation at the Brookhaven Campus. Click here for photo
• Able to destroy run-on messages with one finger... It's Phoneman! To improve response times to questions regarding the new voicemail system, Ron Rosso a.k.a. "The Phoneman" has developed a new mode of transportation. Please yield to Ron on any road or in any parking lot. Click here for photo
• Congratulations to Rhoda Miller on her first grandchild. Noah Camden Phipps was born on Feb. 11, 2005 - 9lbs 10 oz. 21.5 inches. Proud parents are Jessica and Andy Phipps. Click here for photo
• Dowling College Librarians Michael Aloi, Lisa Esposito, Joyce Gotsch, Diane Holliday, and Chris Kretz presented "Displays on a Dime: Quick, Collaborative, and Economical Approaches to Community Outreach" on February 3 at the Suffolk County Cooperative Library Services headquarters in Bellport. Click to read more.
• Dowling Unveils Magic Bus: Dowlings new 40-passenger, compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered shuttle bus has been decorated with vivid full-color graphics depicting our two campuses. Long Island's most eye-catching vehicle is also cleaner and more fuel efficient than its deisel counterparts. Click here to view photos
• New York State Assemblywoman Ginny Fields honored Dowlings Mens Soccer team on February 4 for making its third appearance in four seasons at the NCAA Division II Final Four. The squad ended the 2004 season with a 17-2-5 overall record and finished third in the NSCAA national rankings for Division II. Click for photos
• The Math Club kicked off the Spring term with a Movie Night on Feb. 4 in Fortunoff Hall Room 110. Dumb and Dumber and A Beautiful Mind made for an interesting double feature. Students enjoyed popcorn, pizza, chips and soda. Click here to view photo
• Dr. Zaikowski, Dr. Craven, and Dr. Monteferrante hosted a dinner for all Noyce Scholars on Feb. 4 in the Lion's Den. In attendance were the newly named 2004-2005 scholars, as well as many from last year's inaugural group. Click here to see the photos
• Spring 2005 Pride Award Photos
• Dowling S.G.A. 2005 Winter Conference Click here to view story and photos
• Sage Advice: Thomas J. Murray, CPA, Managing Partner of Albrecht, Viggiano, Zureck & Company, P.C. (AVZ), one of the largest certified public accounting firms on Long Island, was the keynote speaker at Saturday's MBA luncheon in the Ballroom. Murray has been with Hauppauge-based AVZ since 1977. He is also the husband of Dowling's own Colleen Murray, who serves as our Primary Degree Audit Specialist. Click here for photo
• Special Presentation: Bill Collins, Director of Outreach for Special Olympics of New York, and Special Olympian Sean O'Rourke of Bay Shore presented the scope of events and programs offered by Special Olympics to students and faculty in Dowling's Council for Exceptional Children in the Balroom on January 27. Click here for photo
• Dowling's Council for Exceptional Children hosted leaders from area CEC chapters and executives from Scholastic at a Jan. 26 event in the Ballroom, which highlighted methods to improve the abilities of older readers. Among the speakers was Dowling alumna Marrisa Pellizzi Click here for photo (pictured), president of the new State Student Organization of CEC.
• Lizette Washington, Director of the Center for Minority Teacher Development and Training, will discuss the goals and work of the Center at the Bay Shore Public Library on February 1 beginning at 7:45 pm. The event is sponsored by the South Suffolk Chapter of the National Organization for Women.
• Honoring LI's Top Educators: The Dowling College / News 12 Long Island Educator of the Month Award Program for 2005 kicks off on January 24 when the first 30-second segment airs on News 12. During the past month, Dr. Clyde Payne, Associate Provost for the School of Education, has visited schools throughout Nassau and Suffolk to present the awards. Stay tuned throughout the next several months as Dowling honors Long Island's best teachers, including Dowling alum Paul Infranco '73 of Longwood Junior High School. Click here for photo.
• Going For Gold: Kuan Yang, Director of Institutional Research & Assessment, recently received a bronze medal from The President's Challenge Club for his achievement in exercise. Kuan runs approximately 2.5 miles each day, and since last October began logging his efforts on www.presidentschallenge.org. He is now nearing the amount of points required to earn a silver medal, and plans to go for the gold. Click here for photo.
• Dr. Maureen L. Mackenzie, a resident of Port Jefferson and Assistant Professor of Management at Dowling College's Townsend School of Business, recently earned certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR).Click here for full story.
• Paul Marsden, an outspoken member of Britain's Parliament, will present, "Tough Peace Not War: Has the International Community Failed?" on Mon., Feb. 14 from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. in the Fortunoff Hall Hunt Room. Click here for full story.
• Congratulations Dawn! Dawn Pierpoint gave birth to Gabriella Simone Grzan on Jan. 17. Dawn's daughter weighed in at 7 lbs. 3 oz. and measured 19 1/4 inches. Click here for photos
• Photos from the 2004-05 Holiday Ball
• Colleagues recently gathered for a surprise baby shower for Dawn Pierpoint. Among the gifts was a car seat, clothes, and assorted baby accessories. Dawn is due February 6. And yes, she was surprised. - Photos -