| Friday, September 24 |
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| 9 a.m.-6 p.m. |
Alumni and Family Weekend Registration
All Diamond Weekend attendees must visit the registration area to pick up their credentials that will allow them admission to all registered events. Credentials will not be distributed at individual event sites
Plaza Rooms, Mack Student Center, North Campus
View the Alumni and Family Weekend Program
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| 9-10 a.m. |
Alumni and Family Continental Breakfast
Plaza Rooms, Mack Student Center, North Campus |
| 10:10 a.m.-11 am |
Faculty Model Classes/Classes Without Quizzes (choose one)
Building a Telescope: A New Hofstra Course
Harold M. Hastings, Professor and Chair, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Hofstra Colleges of Liberal Arts and Sciences
A course that is little about Zen, and a lot about the student faculty experience. Dr. Hastings and his students built a 10”f/4.5
Dobsonian telescope, and used it to observe the moon, Jupiter, Venus, and other objects.
103 Breslin Hall, South Campus
Forensic Accounting
Ralph S. Polimeni, Professor and Chaykin Endowed Chair in Accounting
Department of Accounting, Taxation and Legal Studies in Business, Frank G. Zarb School of Business
Accounting and detective work have combined to form a “super sleuth” specialty known as forensic accounting. This discipline within the field of accounting has become increasingly popular in recent years. In this model class, Professor Polimeni will present an overview of forensic accounting, discuss some cases, and explain what is needed to become a forensic accountant.
106 Breslin Hall, South Campus
Put Down the Computer and Back Away Slowly
Terry Godlove, Senior Associate Dean for First-Year Programs and Professor, Department of Philosophy, HCLAS
At the heart of a liberal arts education is the ability to follow an argument as it twists and turns through the written or spoken word. That, in turn, requires that one sit still and think for a while—sometimes for a long while. Are computers a benefit or hindrance? In this session, we will consider this question.
105 Breslin Hall, South Campus
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| 11:10 a.m.-Noon |
Faculty Model Classes/Classes Without Quizzes (choose one)
Why Are We Here? Or, Waddya Gonna Do With That?
Ralph R. Acampora, Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy, HCLAS
We will perform a thinking exercise that should help you get a better feel for what philosophy is like as a practice. The activity will engage you in reflection of everyday living, parenting and money matters, and will then move on to wider concerns of society, nature, and cosmos. Our goal will be twofold: for you to have an acquaintance with the kind of inquiry your student(s) will be undertaking if they enroll in philosophy curriculum, and for you to appreciate why s/he should take at least one philosophy course both for mental hygiene and as an antidote to the perils of narrow training. The only prerequisites are an open mind and sense of humor.
103 Breslin Hall, South Campus
Model Class:
Mary McDonald, Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling, Research, Special Education and Rehabilitation, School of Education, Health and Human Services
Autism is a complex neuro-behavioral disorder that affects 1 in 110 children. The increasing incidence of autism and the unknown etiology make this a disorder that requires a great amount of further research. Autism continues to be noted in the media on a regular basis, and the public is often misinformed regarding the efficacy of various interventions available to individuals with autism. This session will provide an overview of the autism spectrum and implications for treatment using a scientific approach.
105 Breslin Hall, South Campus
Live Streaming News Events
Geoffrey A. Roth, Assistant Professor, Department of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations, School of Communication
Journalism Tools is an introductory course for students in the Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations Department in the School of Communication. In the course, students explore both the editorial and production tools that are needed to be successful in the world of multimedia journalism. In this model class, students learn the history of live coverage of news events and are shown how the economics of live broadcasting have radically changed, making it possible to “go live” from just about anywhere. The class includes a hands-on demonstration of how to broadcast an event live.
106 Breslin Hall, South Campus
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| 1-1:50 p.m. |
Choose One.
Honors College at Hofstra: Looking Back and Looking Ahead
Warren G. Frisina, Dean, Hofstra University Honors College
A panel of students will join Dean Frisina for a discussion of the honors experience at Hofstra.
246 East Library Wing, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus
MODEL CLASS (School for University Studies):Intellectual Curiosity and Academic Commitment
John J. Krapp, Associate Professor, Department of Comparative Literature and Languages; School for University Studies
We are encouraged to believe that tests and scores are the most significant predictor of collegiate success. But perhaps the most important element a first-year student can bring into a classroom is intellectual curiosity. Professor Krapp will discuss why a genuine commitment to learn more can be developed into the skills upon which academic success is measured.
309 Roosevelt Hall, South Campus
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| Noon-2 p.m. |
Lunch and Resource Fair
Learn all about Hofstra’s offices, including Student Counseling Services, The Career Center, Fitness Center, Alumni Organization, Athletics, and much more.
Multipurpose Room, Mack Student Center, North Campus |
| Noon-2:30 p.m. |
Half Century Club Luncheon (by invitation only)
Reconnect and reminisce with alumni from the Classes of 1939 through 1960.
Libby and Joseph G. Shapiro Alumni House, South Campus |
| 2-4 p.m. |
Opening Reception: Acquired Riches: Highlights From the Hofstra University Museum Collection in Celebration of 75th Anniversary of Hofstra University
Karen T. Albert, Assistant Director of Exhibitions and Collections, Hofstra University Museum
Emily Lowe Gallery, Behind Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus |
| 2-2:50 p.m. |
Choose one
Diversity, Dialogue and Desserts Series
Annick Aska, Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs
Enjoy some lovely cake, pie and Hofstra’s famous cookies as you learn about the ways Hofstra is engaging our students – who are learning to be global citizens – in discussions about the global and multicultural nature of the world today. First-generation college families are encouraged to participate.
145 Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus
Is There a Formula for Career Success?
Learn about your role in the career development process. Fred Burke, executive director of The Career Center, and Anne Mongillo, dean of university advisement, discuss Hofstra’s educational initiatives and services that guide Hofstra students toward successful career choices.
143 Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus
Guided Tour of Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library
Daniel R. Rubey, Dean, Library and Information Services
Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library Lobby, South Campus
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| 3-3:50 p.m. |
Choose one
Thinking About Study Abroad?
Maria Luisa Fixell, Acting Assistant Dean of Study Abroad Programs
Learn about the many opportunities a Hofstra student has to live in, study and experience another country and culture firsthand. Previous study abroad students are eager to share their life-changing experiences and answer your questions.
145 Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus
Tour of Hofstra Arboretum
Don’t miss out on this campus tradition! Fred Soviero, director of grounds, will let you know Latin names of trees and little known facts about Hofstra’s Arboretum on South Campus.
Front Entrance, Hofstra Hall, South Campus
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| 3-5 p.m. |
Dean’s Open House Receptions
Parents, families, and alumni join us to connect with current and retired faculty.
Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, hosted by Dean Bernard Firestone
Community Room, University Club
School of Communication, hosted by Dean Evan Cornog
Dempster Hall, Studio A, South Campus
School of Education, Health and Human Services, hosted by Dean David Foulk
Hagedorn Hall, Lobby, South Campus
Frank G. Zarb School of Business, hosted by Dean Patrick Socci
C.V. Starr Hall, First Floor Lobby (outside the Greenberg Trading Room)
Hofstra University Honors College, hosted by Dean Warren Frisina
037 Axinn Library, South Campus
Open House Reception for HARP members and emeriti faculty
Hofstra University Club, David S. Mack Hall, North Campus
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| 4-5 p.m. |
Fridays at 4 Return!
Join current students as they revive a Hofstra tradition and celebrate the beginning of the weekend with music, food and refreshments
Mack Student Center Outdoor Plaza (by the Clock Tower), North Campus |
| 4-5 p.m. |
Regional Family Reception
Does your student want to find someone to carpool with during the holidays? Do you want to get to know a family from your area? Hofstra students and parents meet other families from the same geographic region and play a fun game. Refreshments are provided.
Lowenfeld Conference and Exhibition Hall
Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, 10th Floor, South Campus |
| 6-8:30 p.m. |
Diamond Reception
Enjoy the signature 75th anniversary event that celebrates the University and the prominent individuals in Hofstra’s history. President Rabinowitz will welcome students, families and alumni.
Main Dining Room, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus |
| 8:00 p.m. |
Student Talent Show: Hofstra's Got Talent
Join us for an evening showcasing the talents of Hofstra’s current students. After preliminary rounds earlier in the summer and fall, the 10 most talented Hofstra students compete for the top prize.
John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus |
