Vol. 6Number 1Fall 2005

The Newsletter for Brookville Friends & Neighbors of the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University

A Tree Grows in BrookvilleResidents Learn to Plant Like Pros at C.W. Post Arboretum Workshop

Local residents rolled up their sleeves and connected with nature during a tree planting workshop at the C.W. Post Community Arboretum on June 9.Sponsored by the Office of Community Relations, the program taught participantshow to properly plant and care for various tree specimens. C.W. Post GroundsManager Case Joosse and Arboretum Coordinator Vincent Simeone explained

the finer points of treeselection, placement andmaintenance. “It was agreat evening and welearned so much,” saidBrookville residentVirginia Ficarra. Anotherhighlight of the eventincluded a guided tour ofthe arboretum, whichencompasses 71 varietiesof trees.

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With their new-found knowledge oftree planting, everybody pitched in toplant a Princeton Elm tree.(from left) Case Joosse, Jim Ficarra, Marilyn Genoa

Horticulturist and C.W. PostGrounds Manager Case Joosseenthusiastically shares hisexpertise and knowledge with the guests at the Karlan/GeismanMeditation Garden.

(from left) Case Joosse, GeorgeHaralampoudis, Vincent Simeone,Jennifer Guo, Amy Guo, Virginia Ficarra,Marilyn Genoa, Jim Ficarra, JackieCasinetti, Nancy Copperman

Join us for our next community event: A N E V E N I N G O F F • U • S • I • O • N • C • U • I • S • I • N • E

See Page 2 for details.

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Save The DateFrom the Editor

Recently I meta resident who is new to theVillage and Iintroduced herto anotherBrookvilleneighbor withwhom I’d becomeacquainted. As Isuspected mighthappen, they discovered many commoninterests – a connection was made. Atanother C.W. Post community event,two gentlemen who live less than a mileapart, but had never met, discoveredthey shared a fondness for playing cardsand a new friendship began. Often times,neighbors who did not know they wereneighbors meet each other for the firsttime at a C.W. Post-sponsored event.This is one of the highlights of my job.Building bridges and strengthening tiesin the community is a top priority for me.

On a late spring evening, I worked andlearned alongside a group of Villageresidents who were on campus for a tourand tree-planting workshop at the C.W.Post Community Arboretum (see coverstory). Meandering along the arboretumtrails, we chatted and got to know eachother. I always welcome the chance tomeet a new neighbor or catch up withan acquaintance and this was a fineopportunity to do so!

Throughout the year we plan eventsand programs with you in mind. Iencourage your participation in theserich and varied arts, cultural, educationaland intellectually stimulating programs.The University is proud to share itsresources and it is my hope that byintroducing you to the C.W. PostCampus we can enrich your lives.

I hope to see you on campus soon. Youcan reach me at (516) 299-3500 or e-mailneighbor@liu.edu.

— Jennifer Fitzpatrick

Join your Brookville neighbors and the C.W. Post Office ofCommunity Relations as we explore the culinary culture, cookingtechniques and ingredients that blend Mediterranean and Asiancuisine. The evening will feature tasting stations along with winesthat complement these regional cuisines.

Thursday, October 20, 2005 • 7 to 9 p.m.Great Hall, Winnick House • RSVP (516) 299-3500

Pratt Recreation Center membership for 2005-06 is now available tothose over 18 years of age who reside in the Village of Brookville. Theyear-long membership began on September 1, 2005 and runs throughAugust 31, 2006. The cost is $500 for an individual. For additional infor-mation, please call the Office of Community Relations at (516)299-3500.

Free Concert SeriesListen to exceptional undergraduate and graduate music majors fromthe C.W. Post Department of Music perform free Monday AfternoonConcerts at C.W. Post’s Hillwood Art Museum from 12:30 to 1:15p.m. Mark your calendar for October 31, November 21 andDecember 5. For additional information call (516) 299-2476.

Did You Know?

Editor:Jennifer Fitzpatrick

Desktop Publishing:Faith Algazi

Contributing Writers:Jennifer Fitzpatrick, Rita Langdon,Morgan Lyle

C.W. Post Today is published by:

Office of Community RelationsC.W. Post Campus Long Island University 720 Northern BoulevardBrookville, New York 11548

Phone: (516) 299-3500Fax: (516) 299-2622 E-mail: neighbor@liu.eduWeb: www.liu.edu/neighbor

A N E V E N I N G O FF • U • S • I • O • N • C • U • I • S • I • N • E

Brookville Beautification Day

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Jennifer Fitzpatrick, Director of C.W. PostCommunity Relations (wearing C.W. Postshirt), joined with Brookville ParkFoundation members and volunteers fromthe Village for a spring clean-up in April.The volunteers raked, weeded and trimmedthroughout the neighborhood. The hardwork was followed by a hearty brunch at theJohanas residence.

Are you or your band interested inhaving your music played on the radio?If so, send your CD to:WCWP - PLAY MEC.W. Post CampusLong Island University720 Northern BoulevardBrookville, NY 11548

Calling All Musicians

Brookville Resident ReceivesProvost’s Certificate ofRecognition

Lauren Danetra of Brookville wasrecently awarded the C.W. PostProvost’s Certificate of Recognition.Lauren, a senior library assistant in theAcquisitions Department of the B.Davis Schwartz Memorial Library,along with three colleagues, washonored for her efforts in a library-wide project to inventory thecirculating stack collection.

Around Campus• Children’s Entertainment Executive Al Kahn Donates $1.1 Million:Alfred R. Kahn, the marketing genius behindPokémon (at right), Yu-Gi-Oh! and Cabbage Patch Kids,has donated $1.1 million to his alma mater, the C.W.Post Campus. Kahn’s gift is being used to help fund the conversion ofthe college’s original gymnasium into a state-of-the-art classroombuilding, which will be named Kahn Alumni Hall. It will be dedicatedat an October 22 dinner in honor of the campus’s 50th anniversary. • Freshman Class Capped: For the second consecutive year, theC.W. Post Campus has had to limit the number of incoming freshmenas applications reached an all-time high. The Class of 2009 was cappedat 950 freshmen in mid-July to preserve small classes and personalizedattention. The new students were selected from a record 5,300 applicants.The incoming students have outstanding academic credentials. Nearlyhalf of the new freshmen received academic scholarships.

An Evening of Music and MinglingLocal residents enjoyed a pre-concert

reception on Sunday, April 17 whenthey joined the staff from the C.W. PostOffice of Community Relations for anevening performance by the Long IslandPhilharmonic. The program, “Beethoven,Mozart & Moe” featured ConductorDavid Wiley and guest artist SharonMoe on French horn.

(from left) Dr. Jeffrey Kane, Vice-PresidentAcademic Affairs, Lauren Danetra, Dr. JosephShenker, Provost, C.W. Post Campus

C.W. Post Community Relationsintern Sabrina Widom withBrookville resident KunoWeckenmann

(from left) Irmgard and KunoWeckenmann, Harold andLaura Dougherty

(from left) George and Toula Haralampoudis,Steve and Ann Kalamotousakis, Johnnieand Georgia Koufakis, Eleanor CardinalAllan

Hutchins Gallery, LibrarySeptember 27 – October 23, 2005Eyes Wide Open: The Post Library Association Looks atthe World. Paintings, Drawings and PhotographyOpening reception: Sunday, October 2, 3-5 p.m.

Hutchins Museum Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Forinformation call (516) 299-2892.

October 21 - 22. 7th Annual Haunted Mansion. Created and hosted by themusic majors at C.W. Post. 6-11 p.m., Fine Arts Center. $6adults, $4 children (12 and under). For information call(516) 299-2474.

Hillwood Art MuseumNovember 10 – December 23, 2005Arthur Leipzig: On AssignmentThis exhibition highlights SeaCliff resident and Long IslandUniversity Professor EmeritusArthur Leipzig’s work as aphotojournalist. His photo-essays focus on American aswell as international themes.Opening reception: Thursday,December 1, 5- 8 p.m.

Ongoing Exhibitions: Collecting Secrets: Ritual Objects from the AfricanContinent examines masks, costumes and other ritualobjects from the Dogon and Yoruba peoples. Art of the Americas: The Collection Revealed examinesartwork from the ancient peoples of Mexico, Peru andCosta Rica.

All events are free and open to the public. Museum hours:Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Thursdays until 8p.m.), Saturday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. For information call (516)299-4073 or visit www.liu.edu/museum.

Tilles Center for the Performing ArtsSunday, October 30, 2005The Golden Dragon Acrobats. The whole family will delightin the time-honored tradition of Chinese acrobats and theiraward-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacularcostumes and ancient and contemporary theatrical techniques.8 p.m.

Friday, November 18, 2005Rockin’ Blues Revue. Featuring John Mayall and TheBluesbreakers, Robben Ford, Eric Bibb. Sponsored byReckson Associates. 8:30 p.m.

For tickets, contact Tilles Center Box Office at (516) 299-3100 or www.tillescenter.org

Upcoming Events at C.W. PostOffice of Community RelationsC.W. Post Campus • Long Island University720Northern Boulevard • Brookville, NY 11548-1300

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PAIDLong Island University

East River Divers – Arthur Leipzig, 1948

Pratt Recreation MembershipBrookville Beautification DayAn Evening of Fusion Cuisine

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