Office of University Relations

The Office of University Relations is here to assist the media in all ways before and during the October 16, 2012, debate at Hofstra University.

Access to the rate card, information about the University, recent news, and our expert list — which offers access to scholarly experts on the American presidency, foreign policy, politics, history, suburban studies, civic engagement, and economics, as well as speech, rhetoric and debate communication strategy, can be found through the contacts listed below or at hofstra.edu/experts.

The Office of University Relations is located at:

202 Hofstra Hall
Hempstead, NY 11549
Phone: 516-463-6818
Fax: 516-463-5146

037 Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library
Hempstead, NY 11549
Phone: 516-463-6818
Fax: 516-463-5146

Information about University Relations can be found at hofstra.edu/UR

Melissa Connolly
Vice President
Overall responsibility for media and communications
516-463-4160
Email

Karla Schuster
Assistant Vice President
Remote broadcast logistics and media relations
516-463-6493
Email

Ginny Greenberg
Director for University Relations
Media relations and auxiliary media center
Phone: 516-463-6819
Email

Neena Samuel
Assistant Director of Public Relations
516-463-6816
Email

Colin Sullivan
Assistant Director of Public Relations
Internship placements
516-463-7146
Email

Helen Stefanidis
Executive Director of Marketing
Rate Card
516-463-6842
Email

Trecia Lorelle
Special Event Manager
Hospitality and hotels
516-463-8809
Email

Elizabeth Ferrandino
Office Manager
General questions
516-463-6818
Email

Francis Rizzo III
Executive Director of Design and Production
Web and video production
516-463-4428
Email

Contacts – Debate Week

Hospitality and Media Relations
(Hofstra hospitality desk in the Media Filing Center)
516-463-6818
Manager: Liz Ferrandino

Rate Card Desk in Media Filing Center
516-463-7910
Manager: Helen Stefanidis

Technical Help Desk
516-463-HELP (4357)
Manager: Jesse Webster
516-463-6102

Transportation Desk
516-463-2345
Manager: Michael Ogazon
cell 516-350-1010

CPD Media Help Desk
516-463-0332

Television Liaisons
Tim Fehmel
cell, (516) 314-1440
Randy Hillebrand
cell (516) 286-1659

Radio Liaisons
John Mullen
cell 516-647-9310

Photographer Liaison
Please call the Help Desk at 516-463-4357

Remote Location Liaison/Satellite Media Information/Staff Credentialing
516-463-7900
Managed by Ginny Greenberg in the Student Center, Plaza West Room

Credentialing Office
Student Center
516-463-7300

Information Desk, Student Center
(near credentialing)
516-463-7909