2009
Armor and Art at the Metropolitan Museum: On November 17, 15 students who are enrolled in the Honors Course "Renaissance and Reformation" visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
> read moreHonors Convocation and Alpha Chi Induction: On November 24, Dominican College students were recognized for academic achievement at the College’s Honors Convocation.
> read moreDebaters Imm and Kocak Place Second in Tournament: On November 22, teams from the College participated in a Public-Forum Debate League Tournament hosted by Yeshiva University.
> read moreCelebrate the greatest year in film: 2009 is the 70th anniversary of what many consider to be the greatest year in film. Join the Humanities Council for the famous 1939 movie, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.
> read moreDominican College Students Go To Prison: On October 15, 32 students from the College’s Criminal Justice and Psychology Clubs and three faculty embarked on a spooky trip to Eastern State Penitentiary.
> read moreOxfam Hunger Banquet: On November 12 at 4 p.m. in the Lawrence Room, the Freshman Year Office and the Social Work Club will co-sponsor an event to increase awareness about world hunger.
> read moreHarnessing The Power Of Business-oriented Social Networking: On December 3, the Palisades Institute of Dominican College is pleased to present Brian Tietje, Strategic Account Executive at LinkedIn. This dialogue with breakfast will be held at the Rockland Country Club from 8:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
> read moreTalent Show 2009: Come to the annual DC Talent Show on Friday, November 20 in the Saint Dominic's auditorium.
> read moreMedieval Scholar Dr. Julia Bolton Holloway On Julian Of Norwich: On November 17 from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Fury Lecture Hall, Dominican College, The Sisters of St. Dominic, and the Blauvelt Free Library present a conversation with acclaimed author of 30 books, Julia Bolton Holloway.
> read more2nd Annual Alumni-Student Career Panel: On Thursday, November 12 from 6-8 p.m. in the Palisades Room of Casey Hall, the Office of Alumni Relations and the Office of Career Planning and Placement will host a career panel featuring alumni.
> read moreDC Debating Society In The Finals: On Sunday, October 18, teams from Dominican College participated in the Division Finals at the Public Forum Debate League Tournament at SUNY-Rockland.
> read moreTed Bunch - Educator And Activist Will Be The 2009 Sr. Michelle Nugent Memorial Lecturer: The Sr. Michelle Nugent Memorial Lecture will be held on Tuesday, November 10th, from 11:15-12:30 in Fury Lecture Hall and will feature the Co-Founder of A CALL TO MEN.
> read moreHumanities Council Presents Renowned Musician, Grammy Winner, Historian: The Humanities Council of Dominican College proudly presents “Jazz: From Lincoln to Obama,” a lecture by Loren Schoenberg, Executive Director of The Jazz Museum in Harlem, at 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday, November 4 in the Palisades Room.
> read moreThe First Touch Of Fall Comes To Campus: "Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower" - Albert Camus
> read more12th Annual Alumni Golf Outing A Success: The brisk fall air could not put a chill on the enthusiasm of the almost 100 golfers who turned out to play golf on October 1st at the beautiful and challenging Patriot Hills Golf Course.
> read moreInformation Session For Graduate Students: On November 11, 2009 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the College is hosting a graduate program information session at the Hennessy Center on Western Highway in Orangeburg.
> read moreInsight into Sight Educational Conference October 8, 2009: Presented by the Association for the Visually Impaired in conjunction with the New York State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped, the conference will take place at the Prusmack Health Science Center at Dominican College, Orangeburg, NY. The conference is free to Social Workers, O&M Specialists, Rehabilitation Therapists, Teachers of Visually Impaired, parents of children with visual impairments, students, people with visual impairments. The keynote address, “Stargardt’s Disease,” will be presented by Dr. Louis M. Maisel, vitreoretinal medicine and surgery, private practice in New City, NY and Bronx, NY.
> read moreOctober 14 from 8:30 a.m to 3:00 p.m., Dominican College will host a workshop presented by leaders in vision education: "Enhancing the School Experience for the Child who is Blind or Visually Impaired, including those with multiple disabilities: The Role of the ParaEducator" will examine the roles and responsibilities of the paraeducator working with students with visual impairments. This workshop is sponsored by The Perkins Training Center in Watertown, Massachusetts and is underwritten by the Starr Foundation for In-service Training in New York State.
> read moreHoliday Concert 2009: Rev. Alphonse Stephenson and the Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea will perform on Sunday, December 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Hennessy Center.
> read moreSchools of Social Work Forum: The Social Work Program is pleased to present a forum with Graduate Schools of Social Work on November 18, 2009 from 11:00 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. in the Palisades Room of Casey Hall on Western Highway in Orangeburg, New York.
> read moreUndergraduate Information Session For Adults: The College will host an undergraduate information session for adults on Wednesday, November 4 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Hennessy Center on Western Highway in Orangeburg.
> read morePreaching In Action Mass And Service Project: On September 25, the College community participated in a service project with People to People and Meals on Wheels.
> read moreYou Get Out Of Life What You Put Into It - Seamus Clarke, '00 Presents Living The Legacy: On September 23, the College presented alumnus FBI Special Agent Seamus Clarke in the Living the Legacy Lecture. Mr. Clarke spoke about the value of embracing new experiences and of how "luck" is often created by hard work.
> read moreStudents Present Research For Founders Week: Students Veronica Nodine and Michelle Thomas marked the aniversary of Henry Hudson's sail up the river that bears his name by presenting their research on Hudson and the Lenni Lenape to an assembled crowd in Tallman State Park on September 22.
> read moreVisiting Scholar, Chris Lowney, Speaks To The College Community As Part Of Founders Week 2009: On September 21, Chris Lowney, renowned author of Heroic Living, addressed students, faculty, staff, and community members. His focus was leadership, personal transformation, and transforming the world. The Visiting Scholar Lecture is presented each year as part of Founders Week, this year honoring the life and work of 16th century humanitarian and civil rights activist, Bartolome de Las Casas, O.P.
> read moreFinding Oz: an Evening with Evan Schwartz: Join the Humanities Council on October 7, 2009 at 5:45 p.m.in the Palisades Room of Casey Hall for a discussion with renowned author Evan Schwartz.
> read moreBreakfast And Information Session For Adults: Come have coffee with a college counselor and design a schedule that meets your specific needs. On Saturday October 3rd, in the Corless Room of the Granito Center, Dominican College will host a breakfast information session specifically designed for busy adults.
> read moreHudson River Landscapes: From November 1, 2009 through November 20, 2009, Art Exhibition 2009, "Hudson River Landscapes" will be on display in the Sullivan Library. This fine arts show, commemorating the quadricentennial, includes original paintings and drawings by regional artists.
> read moreInterfaith Panel: On Thursday, November 12, from 9:45 - 11:00 a.m. in the Palisades Room of Casey Hall, Campus Ministry will offer an Interfaith Panel featuring representatives from the Muslim, Jewish, and Christian faiths.
> read morePray The Devil Back To Hell, Tribeca Film Festival Best Documentary, Will Be Shown As Part Of Founders Week: This remarkable film about how grassroots activism can alter the history of nations will be shown on September 24 at 6 p.m. in the Fury Lecture Hall of the Prusmack Center.
> read moreChris Lowney, Author of Heroic Living, To Present As Part Of Founder’s Week At Dominican College: On September 21 at 12:45 p.m. in the Hennessy Center, Chris Lowney, renowned author of Heroic Living, will be addressing students, faculty, staff, and community members regarding how global transformation begins with individual response. The lecture is part of the College’s Founder’s Week Celebration, this year honoring the life and work of 16th century humanitarian and civil rights activist, Bartolome de Las Casas.
> read moreLatest Information On The H1N1 Flu Virus: Student Health Center updates regarding the H1N1 Virus will be posted here. Click for more information.
> read moreAssistant Professor of Religious Studies Publishes Two Books: Patricia Sodano Ireland, Ph.D., had two books published in 2009 - Guardian of a Pure Heart: St. Augustine on the Path to Heaven and Women in Search of Truth: Converts to Catholicism Tell Their Story.
> read morePalisades Institute at Rockland Country Club: On October 8, 2009, The Palisades Institute is pleased to present George Strayton, President and CEO of Provident Bank.
> read moreAlumni Golf Outing At The Historic Patriot Hills Golf Club: On October 1, 2009, Dominican alumni, family and friends will tee off in the 12th Annual Alumni Golf Outing at the scenic Patriot Hills Golf Club in Stony Point, NY. As in years past, this outing promises to be an above-par experience with proceeds benefiting educational and campus programs at the College.
> read moreDominican College Announces BA In Communication Studies: Communication Studies at Dominican College is a broad based liberal arts program balancing theory and practice. It prepares students to be effective communicators, ethical leaders, and innovative media practitioners.
> read moreProfessor of Special Education and Coordinator of Graduate Programs in Education Publishes Book, Report : In June, 2009, the Journal of Visual Impairments and Blindness published a research report authored by Dr. Rona Shaw of Dominican College and Joanne Russotti, Judy Strauss-Schwartz, Helen Vail, and Ronda Kahn. The report is titled The Need for a Uniform Method of Recording and Reporting Functional Vision Assessment. In July, 2009, Everyday Activities to Promote Visual Efficiency: A Handbook for Working with Young Children with Visual Impairments, co-authored by Dr. Shaw and Ellen Trief, was published by American Foundation for the Blind.
> read moreAssistant Professor of Philosophy is a founding editor of new book series: Dr. Kevin Hermberg, along with his colleague Pol Vandevelde of Marquette University, will be a founding editor of Issues in Phenomenology and Hermeneutics, a new book series to be published by Continuum International Publishing Group - a leading academic publisher based in London and New York.
> read moreUndergraduate Information Session for Adults: Dominican College will host an undergraduate information session for adults on August 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Hennessy Center on Western Highway in Orangeburg.
> read moreFire in Sky 2009: Dominican College brings back its popular fun, food, and fireworks festival on Sunday, September 13 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the College quad.
> read moreAthletes Participate In Sister Cities Project: > read moreCollege Honors Alumni at Annual Reunion: Three accomplished people are inducted into the Alumni Hall of Achievement
> read moreInformation Session for Graduate Students: Please join us for an information session about graduate programs on July 29, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the College’s Hennessy Center on Western Highway in Orangeburg.
> read moreUndergraduate Information Session for Adults: Please join us on July 15 or August 19 at an information session designed for adults pursuing their undergraduate degrees. Both sessions will be held from 5:30pm to 7:30pm in the Hennessy Center on Western Highway in Blauvelt.
> read moreNew Master’s Degree Program: The College is pleased to announce the Education Media Master’s Degree Program. The coursework is designed to address the combination of media and technology with solid educational practice to create inspirational, engaging educational programming that meets the needs of the 21st century student.
> read moreExceptional Faculty and Staff Honored: A celebration of faculty and staff who exemplify the Dominican difference.
> read more2009 D.P.T. Ceremony: On May 17, 2009, the Department of Physical Therapy held a ceremony in the Prusmack Center for its graduates.
> read moreProfessor of Nursing Publishes Article in Advance For Nurse Practitioners: Dr. Lynne Weissman, Assistant Professor of Nursing and Coordinator of Undergraduate and Graduate Nursing at Dominican College, has written an article focussing on the importance of communication and the difficult choices faced by parents of deaf babies.
> read moreGiannetti Named ECAC Coach Of The Year: Dominican College baseball coach, Rick Giannetti, has been named the 2009 Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Coach of the Year as was announced May 27 by the ECAC.
> read moreHumanitarian and Winner of Oprah Winfrey's Big Give, Stephen Paletta, sounds a call to action for the 378 graduates, faculty, and invited guests at the celebration of Dominican College's 55th Commencement: On May 17, Dominican College celebrated the educational excellence of 378 graduates, the leadership of its board, faculty, and administration, and the ideal of service to others as a path to personal success.
> read moreNurse Pinning 2009: On May 11, the Dominican College Nursing Program recognized its exceptional graduates and faculty.
> read moreTherapy Dogs Visit Dominican College: Students in Casey Hall take a relaxing pet therapy break from studying for finals.
> read moreProfessor Publishes Article: Lori Henderson, Instructor in the Division of Nursing at Dominican College, has an article about teaching published in Nursing Advance Magazine.
> read moreChargers Softball In NCAA East Regional Tournament: The Dominican College softball team received the first bid in program history to the NCAA East Regional Tournament which will take place this weekend (May 8-10). Dominican will travel to Syracuse, NY and take on the top-seeded host, Le Moyne College, on Friday.
> read moreRegional County Executives Discuss The Economy And The MTA Payroll Tax, Among Other Topics: On June 10, 2009, The Palisades Institute of Dominican College hosted the fifth annual County Executives Forum featuring the Honorable C. Scott Vanderhoef, Rockland County Executive, the Honorable Edward Diana, Orange County Executive, the Honorable Kathleen M. Jimino, Rensselaer County Executive, and the Honorable Andrew J. Spano, Westchester County Executive.
> read moreSpring 2009 Service Learning Projects: On April 30, students presented service learning projects on topics including AIDS prevention in Africa, Child Labor, Human Trafficking, and Blood Diamonds.
> read moreKevin M. Hallinan Celebrated by Dominican College: On Friday, April 24, 2009, Dominican College and its Board of Trustees honored Kevin M. Hallinan, former Senior Vice President of Security and Facility Management for Major League Baseball, at the Hilton Woodcliff Lake in Woodcliff Lake, NJ.
> read more14th Annual Nursing Leadership Day: On Monday, April 27, senior nursing students presented their final projects focused on improving patient health care.
> read moreHumanitarian, Philanthropist, Winner Of Oprah's Big Give To Speak At 2009 Commencement Ceremony: On May 17, Stephen Paletta will deliver the baccalaureate address at Dominican College’s 55th commencement ceremony. The academic procession will begin at 2:00 p.m. at the College’s Hennessy Center on Western Highway in Orangeburg.
> read moreSister Arlene Flaherty, O.P., To Speak: On April 27, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Palisades Room, the Social Work Program is pleased to present a conversation about the resettlement of Iraqi refugees with Sister Arlene Flaherty.
> read moreBurbridge Reaches 100th Career Win Milestone: Dominican College Head Softball Coach, Joseph Burbridge, notched his 100th career win April 23 as the Lady Chargers swept Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference opponent, Post University at the DC Softball Field.
> read moreHonors Night: On April 23, honors students presented projects in their field, completing their final requirements for the Honors Program.
> read moreAlpha Phi Sigma Installation and Induction: On April 27, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Corless Room, Dominican College and the Criminal Justice Program will host the inaugural Alpha Phi Sigma induction ceremony honoring two exceptional criminal justice students.
> read moreDominican College Baseball Coach Giannetti Gets 600th Career Win: Head Baseball Coach, Rick Giannetti, notched his 600th career coaching win this past Friday, April 17, in a 2-1 extra inning victory over the visiting Philadelphia University Rams.
> read more30th Annual Benefit Golf Classic: Come experience the challenge and beauty of the golf course at Minisceongo County Club on Monday, June 8, 2009 and make a positive difference in the lives of Dominican College students.
> read moreAssistive Technology Workshop: July 13 through July 16, Dominican College hosted a hands-on training opportunity for teachers of students who are blind or visually impaired.
> read morePsychology Club Trip: In late March, the Psychology Club learned about primate behavior at the Bronx Zoo.
> read moreApril is National Child Abuse Prevention Month: Thursday, April 16th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Fury Lecture Hall, the Criminal Justice and Psychology Programs will co-host a Child Abuse Awareness Seminar.
> read morePresentation on Auditory Processing Disorders for Professionals: On May 4 and May 11, the OT Department and Rockland Occupational Therapy for Children will present Jay R. Lucker's "Working with Children with Auditory Processing Disorders: Understanding and Providing Individualized Interventions Through Effective Management, Accommodation & Treatment".
> read moreDiversity, End-of-Life Issues Webcast: The Social Work Program and United Hospice of Rockland will co-host a webcast on Wednesday, April 29, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 pm. in the Fury Lecture Hall.
> read moreInformation Session for Prospective Graduate Students: Wednesday, April 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Hennessy Center on Western Highway in Orangeburg.
> read more2009 College Relay For Life: On February 27, 2009, Dominican College was host to the 5th Annual College Relay for Life.
> read moreOpen House for Prospective Freshmen and Transfer Students: Please join us on April 19 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Granito Center - learn about admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and academic programs.
> read moreInformation Sessions : For adults pursuing an undergraduate degree on Wednesday, April 1, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and for prospective graduate students on Wednesday, April 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
> read moreDominican College Students At The FBI Academy: On Thursday, March 19, The Dominican College Criminal Justice Department and the Criminal Justice Club co-sponsored a field trip to Quantico, VA - the premier law enforcement learning and research center in the United States. The FBI Academy at Quantico is a secure facility, and as such, it is not open to the public for tours.
> read moreAlternative Spring Break: This Spring break, from April 5 through April 11, nine Dominican College students, one staff member, and one administrator will be joining volunteers from all over the world to help rebuild the homes, communities, and lives that were devastated by Hurricane Katrina.
> read moreRoom Dedication: Please join us as we dedicate the Sr. Noel Dwyer Room in Cooke Hall on Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 2:15pm.
> read moreCriminal Justice Lecture Series : On April 1, 2009, from 6 pm to 8 pm in Fury Lecture Hall, the Dominican College Criminal Justice Program will present "The Abu Ghraib Experience: Criminal Justice in War Torn Nations", a lecture featuring Lieutenant Colonel John F. Hussey.
> read moreBlood Drive: Thursday, March 19, 2009 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm in the Palisades Room of Casey Hall.
> read moreCall For Abstracts: Abstracts are currently being accepted for the 3rd Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Engineering to be held May 2, 2009.
> read moreUndergraduate Research Symposium: Dominican College will host the Third Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium for Biology, Physics, Environmental Science, and Engineering on Saturday, May 2, 2009, from 8:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m. in Rosary Hall.
> read moreDonations Needed For Service Trip To The Dominican Republic: This May, 16 students and staff will be travelling to the remote mountains of the Dominican Republic. Donations of specific items are being sought for distribution to the beautiful, but impoverished, families with whom the volunteers will be living and working.
> read moreLittle Shop of Horrors: On Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 at 8:00pm in the St. Dominic's auditorium, the Aquin Players will present Little Shop of Horrors.
> read moreSnow Announcement: Due to inclement weather all College offices are closed today, March 2, 2009, and both day and evening classes are canceled.
> read moreSerial Poisoner: A Case Study: On March 25, from 6pm to 8pm in the Fury Lecture Hall, The Criminal Justice Program and the Psychology Department Present FBI Special Agent Barbara A. Daly and FBI Special Agent James McCarthy.
> read moreAssociate Professor Publishes Math Text Book For Healthcare Professionals: Many students find math hard. In reality, it is no harder than any other subject, it is just different. Math for Healthcare Professionals: Dosage Calculations and Fundamentals of Medication Administration, written by Associate Professor of Nursing, Dr. Nancy DiDona, goes beyond just teaching basic math.
> read moreDominican College to honor Kevin M. Hallinan, former Senior Vice President of Security and Facility Management for Major League Baseball: Mr. Hallinan will be celebrated at a reception in his honor, held on Friday, April 24, 2009 at the Hilton Woodcliff Lake in Woodcliff Lake, NJ.
> read morePalisades Institute Breakfast Seminar at Rockland County Club: On April 7, 2009, the Palisades Institute of Dominican College will present noted author and international business consultant, Stuart R. Levine on "Navigating in Turbulent Times: The Job of Leadership".
> read moreDominican College To Host The 25th Annual Hudson Valley Undergraduate Psychology Conference: On May 1, 2009, Dominican College will host the 25th Annual Hudson Valley Undergraduate Psychology Conference from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm in the Fury Lecture Hall of the Prusmack Center on Western Highway in Orangeburg.
> read moreAfrican American History Month Guest Speaker: The Dominican College Office of Residence Life presents author and entrepreneur, Roland Laird, on Wednesday, February 18 at 7pm in the Fury Lecture Hall.
> read moreDominican College Social Work Community Day: The Social Work Program presents a teleconference with domestic violence expert Katherine van Wormer, Ph.D. on Monday, March 30 in the Palisades Room of Casey Hall from 9:30am to 11:00am.
> read moreThe Path To A New Job: Dominican College Career Fair: On March 24, 2009, the Office of Career Services played host to hundreds of local businesses and community members looking to connect to each other.
> read moreDominican College Hosts Nets for Nets on Tuesday, February 10 at the Men's and Women's Basketball Games: For each basket scored at the 6pm women's game and the 8pm men's game, the College will partner with Catholic Relief Services to donate a malaria net to a person in need in Africa or Southeast Asia.
> read moreSnow Announcement: Due to inclement weather, all evening classes are cancelled for February 3, 2009.
> read moreForensic Science students learn about crime scenes: Detective Matt Winters of the Rockland County Sheriff’s Department was on campus to run a tutorial on crime scene investigation for Forensic Science classes.
> read moreDominican College Psychology Major Has Research Accepted For EPA Convention: Joseph Scarano, a senior at Dominican College majoring in Psychology, has had his research accepted for presentation in March at a poster session during the Eastern Psychological Association Convention to be held in Pittsburgh, PA.
> read moreDominican College Welcomes New Full Time Faculty Members: Dr. Mary Boulos-Meyer joins the Physical Therapy Department and Dr. Bernadette Connors joins the Biology Department.
> read moreSnow Announcement: January 28: Due to inclement weather all College offices are closed today, Janaury 28, 2009, and all classes are canceled.
> read moreDominican College Psi Chi Induction: On Tuesday, February 17 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm in the Corless Room, exceptional Dominican College Psychology students will be inducted into the the national honor society in Psychology.
> read moreThe Dominican College Physical Therapy Program Presents Dr. Barry Kraushaur As Part Of The Clinical Education Professional Development Series: On Friday, January 23rd, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm in the Fury Lecture Hall of the Prusmack Center, Dr. Kraushaur, Founder of Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Co-Director of the Nyack Hospital Joint Replacement Center, and Medical Director at Dominican College will discuss "Everything You Need to Know About the Shoulder and Then Some..."
> read moreBreakfast and Information Session for Busy Adults on January 17 from 10 am to 12 noon: Come to the Granito Center, have coffee with a college advisor and design a schedule that meets your specific needs
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