Symposium on Information Technology and Public Health

Symposium: Information Technology and Public Health

Key public health issues facing Rockland County and how information technology can be part of the solution.

Wednesday, 29 March 2023
11.00am to 12.00pm

The event will take place in the Holt Room in The Hennessy Center:

 495 Western Highway
Orangeburg, NY 10962

 

Anniversary Reunion for Classes of ’70 – ’73

Welcome to the Classes of '70, '71', '72 and '73 Anniversary Reunion of Dominican University! We are thrilled to invite you to join us for a day filled with celebration, nostalgia, and reconnection.

As a special guest of Sister Mary Eileen O’Brien, you will be treated to an exclusive VIP experience. The festivities kick off with a Welcome Reception at 1:00 PM in the Badami Room of the Granito Center. Take this opportunity to catch up with fellow alumni and enjoy light refreshments before embarking on a tour of the campus at 2:00 PM.

At 3:00 PM, you'll have the chance to enjoy the Spring Concert in the beautiful Convent Chapel from the comfort of reserved VIP seating. Then, cap off the day's events with an Anniversary Dinner at 5:00 PM back in the Badami Room of the Granito Center.

This reunion promises to be a memorable event as we celebrate the Classes of '70, '71', '72 and '73. Don't miss your chance to reconnect with old friends, reminisce on cherished memories, and make new ones. We look forward to seeing you on April 16, 2023!

Spring Concert

Join us for a captivating musical experience on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at 3 p.m. at the stunning Chapel of the Convent of the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt. 
 
BridgeMusik faculty and students will be performing an enchanting selection of Spring favorites that will transport you to a world of mesmerizing melodies and captivating rhythms. The quintet will be performing music by renowned composers, including J.S. Bach, Mozart, Dvorak, Florence Price, and the Beatles – as well as a world premiere by American composer Thomas Cabaniss.
 
The perfect ambiance of the venue will provide a unique setting to enjoy an afternoon of pure musical delight.
 
Don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable concert experience! 
 
Tickets are limited. Buy you tickets now and join us for an afternoon of pure musical delight in the beautiful surroundings of the Chapel of the Convent of the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt.

2023 Alumni Golf Outing

SAVE THE DATE!

The 2023 Alumni Golf Outing at the Blue Hill Golf Course in Pearl River will be on Monday, September 25th! Tickets will go on sale at the beginning of the Summer.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or would like more information on this event, please email Joanne Sorace of Alumni Relations at alumni@duny.edu

Physical Therapy Lab Dedication and Alumni Hall of Achievement

Introducing the John Gallucci, Jr. Physical Therapy Lab

We invite you to join us for a special dedication ceremony celebrating the grand opening and naming of the new John Gallucci, Jr., Physical Therapy Laboratory in the Prusmack Center. The event will take place on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at 11 am.

We are honored to have Mr. John Gallucci, Jr., MS, ATC, PT, DPT, President and CEO of JAG-ONE Physical Therapy, as our guest of honor. Mr. Gallucci is a proud graduate of Dominican University New York, where he earned his Master's degree in Physical Therapy in 2004 and, later, a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2007.

This event will be followed by the Hall of Achievement ceremony at 12 PM.

We are honored to announce our 2023 Slate of Inductees, Emily Gerbehy '20, Leigh Weiss '10, and John Gallucci, Jr. '07.

If you have any questions regarding this event, please do not hesitate to reach out to alumni@duny.edu. We look forward to seeing you there!

Alumni Reunion & Hall of Achievement

The Alumni Hall of Achievement was inaugurated in 2007 to recognize the commitment and dedication to one’s alma mater and community.

Award Criteria

  • Significant: The recipients have addressed issues that have had a critical impact on the future of Dominican University or their community.
  • Effective: The recipient has been highly influential in achieving positive change. His or her work has a measurable record of accomplishment.
  • Innovative: The recipient is advancing a creative strategy that improves people’s lives.
  • Inclusive: The recipient helps build bridges among people with differing viewpoints or backgrounds.
  • Substantial: The recipient’s leadership has made a distinct and significant contribution to the community or the University.

Nominations

Recipients must be alumna/us of the University and must demonstrate at least two of the criteria to receive an award.

Proceeds from the Reunion & Alumni Hall of Achievement will go toward establishing an endowed alumni scholarship for a student of a Dominican University alumna/us.

Palisades Institute Sustainability Forum

Sustainability Opportunities For Small Businesses Forum

Please join us for this free ZOOM forum on Tuesday, December 13, 2022
You must register by December 12th to access the forum.


Advice for small business owners and decision-makers on sustainability
Jan Degenshein – President, Degenshein Architects
Bill Madden - Director, Communications and Government Affairs, Veolia
Joe Porrovecchio - Vice President and General Manager, EPS Corporation
John Lyon – Chief of Staff to the County Executive, Rockland County
Kai Wu - Electrification Portfolio Manager, Orange and Rockland


Small business owners' thoughts about environmental sustainability:
-95% believe it is important to the future of the economy
-67% are worried they don't have the right skills and knowledge to tackle it
Three things are stopping them from doing more.  Money, Resources, and Time, and yet..
Small consequential steps toward greater sustainability are easier than one may think!


An array of sustainability activities your organization can initiate to succeed

  • Simple and cost-effective steps you can take
  • How can you tap into consumers' changing buying preferences?

Community Environmental Studies- Nature Walk

For our November 2022 workshop, Ken Chaya will be back to lead a nature walk with Regina Alvarez around Congers Lake. We will meet at 10 am at Congers Lake and walk the 2.6-mile loop around the lake as we observe and learn about trees, birds, insects, and any other organisms we find!

Please email Regina.Alvarez@duny.edu if you will be attending.

This worship is open to all in our community, so please help spread the word!

Auditions for Cinderella! The Aquin Players

Calling all students and alum!

Auditions for the original version of Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s classic – Cinderella will take place on:

Tuesday 12/6 – 4 PM to 6 PMWednesday 12/7 – 6 PM to 8 PM
Both Auditions will be held in the Palisades Room, Casey Hall

No experience is necessary. Just be prepared to have a magical experience!

2022 Alumni Family Day at Dr. Davies Farm

Dr. Davies's gorgeous farm setting has been enjoyed by generations of families from all over the tri-state area.  You and your family will enjoy the thrill of wandering through the orchards in search of the ripest apples. Enjoy a scenic hayride over to the kid's pumpkin patch to capture your kids as the real quest begins to find the most perfect pumpkin!

Family Package: $50  

  • A 1/2 bushel worth of apples. (One bag per family)
  • Hayride to the pumpkin patch where kids pick a small pumpkin.
  • Complimentary boxed lunches.

****Dr. Davies farm store only accepts cash or checks.***

Please contact Joanne Sorace at (845) 848-7409 with questions.