September 2009


Holiday 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.
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Schools 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.
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Undergraduate 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.
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Preaching 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.
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You 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.
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Students 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.
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Visiting 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.
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Finding 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.
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Breakfast 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.
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Hudson 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.
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Interfaith 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.
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Pray 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.
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Chris 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.
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Latest Information On The H1N1 Flu Virus: Student Health Center updates regarding the H1N1 Virus will be posted here. Click for more information.
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Assistant 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.
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Palisades Institute at Rockland Country Club: On October 8, 2009, The Palisades Institute is pleased to present George Strayton, President and CEO of Provident Bank.
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