The Tilles Center of the Performing Arts hosted the Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine as an evening of solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
The exterior of the Tilles Center was lit up in blue and gold to represent the Ukrainian flag.
LIU Pharmacy hosted its annual “Shark Tank” business innovation event allowing students to meet healthcare leaders and pitch their ideas to define the future of pharmacy. Former participants and graduates have successfully implemented their ideas into real-world ventures within the industry.
LIU women’s ice hockey goaltender Tindra Holm and defenseman Paula Bergstrom were selected to play for Sweden in the IIF Women’s World Championship in April. The event will take place in Canada. The selections come in the aftermath of the Sharks’ first-ever NCAA Women’s Ice Hockey Championship appearance.
Cary Epstein, Assistant Dean of the College of Education, Information & Technology, is the author of an upcoming publication, Lifeguarding For Dummies. The new book details aspects of what it takes to be a lifeguard and discusses the essential skills, certification and fitness needed to be successful. Epstein has 26 years’ experience as an EMT and ocean lifeguard and was awarded New York State’s “Lifeguard of the Year” in 2017.
Long Island University is partnering with London Jewelers and the Rescue Paw Foundation to host an Inaugural Animal Adoption and Welfare Event on April 15 at the Pratt Recreation Center Lot on the Post campus. Students enrolled in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Technology program will be onsite for the event.
Lauren Rutherglen ’18 was appointed as an analyst to Canada’s Department of National Defence, the government body that supports the country’s Armed Forces. As a student-athlete at LIU, Rutherglen studied political science and played on the women’s golf team.
LIU alumnus Matt Wadoloski was appointed to the board of directors of Delta Dental of Arizona. Wandoloski, CEO of Paloma Healthcare Consulting LLC, previously served as vice president of corporate strategy and informatics for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, CEO of United Healthcare of Southern Arizona and partner with Mercer.
Three members of the LIU gymnastics teams represented the University at the 2023 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships. Syd Morris (all-around), Ilka Juk (beam) and Mara Titarsolej (bars) competed in the NCAA Champsionships’ Los Angeles Regional.
New York Times bestselling author and Grammy Award nominee Trevor Noah performed at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts. The event featured an intimate conversation with Noah, formerly of The Daily Show, moderated by Emmy-nominated comedian, writer and producer Roy Wood, Jr.
Photo Credit: Jack Roman
The artwork of LIU professor and nationally and internationally acclaimed artist Dan Christoffel is on display at the Artwork Honoring American History exhibit held at the Manhasset Secondary School’s Gallery of Fine Arts. Christoffel’s pieces on display include paintings, drawings, and sculptures. The exhibit is open through April 14.
