For students pursuing a career in , working with a patient for the first time can be intimidating. The nerves, uncertainty, and pressure to perform can often make these early interactions overwhelming.

To address these challenges, 糖心传媒 has opened the Charna Caddy DiSanto Clinical Simulation Voice Lab, a lab designed to help students build their confidence and develop essential clinical skills before they work with patients with voice disorders.

Hands-On Learning for Speech-Language Pathology

The new voice lab employs a hands-on, experiential learning approach tailored for students in the graduate program in speech-language pathology, offered through the Ruth S. Ammon School of Education and Health Sciences. The lab was generously funded by the family of the late Charna Caddy DiSanto, a speech-language pathologist and clinical supervisor for Adelphi鈥檚 speech-language pathology students from 1986 to 2006. Her family鈥檚 gift represents a lasting investment in student success.

Steven Cox, PhD, CCC-SLP, associate professor and lab director, emphasized that 鈥淭his clinical experience gives our graduate students specialized training in voice care that bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-world patient care, equipping them with the skills they need for clinical placements focused on voice disorders.鈥�

A Way to Develop Skills Before Treating Patients

Clinical simulation, as defined by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, allows students to gain valuable clinical experience through alternative methods rather than through direct patient interaction. Now, thanks to the Charna Caddy DiSanto Clinical Simulation Voice Lab, graduate students can work with manikins, virtual reality, and simulated patient scenarios before their clinical placements involving patients with voice concerns.

鈥淪tudents also earn clinical hours toward graduation, certification, and licensing while developing their clinical skills in a structured and safe environment,鈥� explained Dr. Cox.

A sense of safety is crucial, particularly for students encountering clinical work for the first time. Anne Marie Skvarla, clinic director of the Hy Weinberg Center for Communication Disorders, noted that many students report understandable feelings of anxiety and uncertainty in their initial interactions with patients.

Boosting Confidence for Real-World Experiences With Patients

Research indicates that simulated learning experiences can boost confidence, enhance interpersonal skills, and better prepare students for real-world clinical situations. Inside the lab, students participate in hands-on activities that replicate real clinical procedures and interactions. A standout experience involves using rigid and flexible endoscopes, which are thin, lighted instruments used to view the vocal folds on a manikin, a critical diagnostic skill for identifying voice disorders.

鈥淭his becomes a highlight for many students,鈥� Dr. Cox noted, adding that the lab also integrates virtual reality and computerized analysis tools to enrich the student learning experience.

Promoting Teamwork and Problem-Solving Skills

In addition to individual skill-building, the lab emphasizes communication, teamwork, and collaborative problem-solving. At the beginning of each semester, students participate in an escape-room-style activity that challenges them to work together and uncover clues about a simulated patient鈥檚 condition. 鈥淚t helps them learn to work collaboratively as part of a team as they try to uncover important background information about their patient,鈥� said Dr. Cox.

Hands-On Learning for Communication Sciences

Very few universities across the country offer simulation labs for speech-language pathology students. The Charna Caddy DiSanto Clinical Simulation Voice Lab distinguishes itself by providing students access to advanced technology and immersive training experiences. The establishment of the lab underscores Adelphi鈥檚 commitment to experiential learning, a vital aspect of its academic strategy. By allowing students to practice clinical techniques in a controlled environment, the University ensures that they enter the field with greater confidence and competence.

Preparing Speech-Language Pathology Students for Success

Ultimately, the goal of the Charna Caddy DiSanto Clinical Simulation Voice Lab is to ensure that students are well-prepared when they work with patients with voice concerns. 鈥淏y developing their skills using clinical simulation, students are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to treat their first patient with voice concerns,鈥� concluded Dr. Cox.

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But how realistic is it really?

We asked two faculty members from the 糖心传媒 College of Nursing and Public Health with experience working in an ED鈥擜ssociate Dean Jordan Yakoby, EdD, and Clinical Associate Professor Daniel McWeeney, DNP鈥攖o assess some key scenes in the show.

While the focus is often on the doctors, nurses are often depicted as critical members of the ED staff, especially tough-as-nails charge nurse Dana Evans. 鈥淏y and large, a lot of the scenes are pretty realistic,鈥� said Dr. Yakoby. 鈥淭hey are real scenarios you鈥檇 see in an emergency department.鈥� If anything, he said, nurses are not depicted as prominently as they should be in an actual ED, where they handle some of the frontline cases doctors handle in the show. 鈥淭here鈥檚 probably some artistic liberty, since many of the main characters are physicians and you need to show them in as many scenes as possible.鈥�

Dr. McWeeney agreed that the show gets the intensity and pace of the ED right鈥攅ven if it exaggerates a little. 鈥淭he show truly reflects the chaos and volume of patients seen on a daily basis,鈥� he said. 鈥淗owever, it does seem to depict more of the critical cases, which is not always the case in a given shift.鈥� On the other hand, as an experienced ED nurse practitioner, he鈥檚 had shifts as intense as the ones that appear on the show, with multiple patients requiring lifesaving interventions.

Adelphi Theatre Grad Plays a Starring Role

Adelphi’s connection to The Pitt runs deeper than our faculty expertise. Lucas Iverson 鈥�17, a BFA in theatre arts graduate, plays cocky medical student James Ogilvie in the show’s second season. In a recent interview, Iverson highlighted a pivotal scene from episode six where a nurse out-diagnoses a room full of MDs鈥攁 moment he feels reflects the vital importance of nurses in emergency rooms. “The nurses always know,” he noted.

Here are five scenes from the show, along with comments from Dr. Yakoby and Dr. McWeeney. (Spoilers ahead!)

Season 1, Episode 1鈥擭urses Perlah and Princess speak Tagalog

From the first episode, Filipina nurses Perlah and Princess switch into their native language while discussing cases or reacting to doctors鈥� decisions. Their tone is typically wry, offering a glimpse into the tight bonds among the nursing staff.

Dr. Yakoby: You probably have a lot more camaraderie between nurses and medical staff than you do in other places in the hospital, just because of the close proximity, so it definitely leads to more informality at times. Of course, there鈥檚 gossip that can occur, though I don鈥檛 know that people just switch into another language in front of the person they are talking about.

Dr. McWeeney: Multilingual nurses absolutely use language like this during shifts, but in my experience it鈥檚 more of a friendly conversation than patient-related. That said, nurses are always communicating, and especially experienced nurses may discuss and question providers鈥� assessments and orders placed based on a patient鈥檚 chief complaint.

Season 1, Episode 9鈥擜n aggressive patient assaults Dana

A patient鈥檚 frustrations boil over and he eventually assaults nurse Dana. She later returns to the floor, with colleagues noting how common such incidents can be.

Dr. McWeeney: Unfortunately, this is very common. On most of my shifts, security alerts are escalated due to an aggressive or threatening patient. Most of the time, it鈥檚 verbal, but I have had two or three colleagues who have been physically assaulted. Our ED has significantly increased security officer presence, and staff are trained for active shooters as well.

Dr. Yakoby: It鈥檚 a documented, well-known problem. I鈥檝e been assaulted before鈥攁nd more than one time. Usually it鈥檚 someone with a psychiatric condition or impaired by alcohol or an illicit substance. Larger hospitals and trauma centers have security in the ED at all times, and they can respond quickly, but they can鈥檛 be everywhere, and sometimes you just don鈥檛 know when someone is going to get aggressive.

Season 2, Episode 6鈥擯erlah reacting to Louie鈥檚 death

It’s 12:07. Robby calls it. Louie is gone. (Warrick Page/HBOMAX)

After regular patient Louie dies from alcohol-related complications, nurse Perlah visibly struggles emotionally. Dana and other colleagues make adjustments to compensate for her.

Dr. Yakoby: A lot of times you don鈥檛 spend more than a few hours with a person, so you don鈥檛 develop a super-close relationship. But there are certain circumstances that are upsetting when a patient passes away. Many 鈥渇requent flyers鈥� who come in regularly for substance abuse are difficult to get along with, but there are some who are more pleasant and easy to build a relationship with, and so there can be cases that hit home.

Dr. McWeeney: Grief is something everyone handles differently, and something you have to learn to cope with while working on a shift. In my experience, there have been a few shifts, especially during the pandemic, where I just needed to run to the bathroom and cry or shut the lights off and reset with a few deep breaths. Most hospitals now do have a team of employees that comes to support staff after a traumatic event. Ours is called Team Lavender, and they provide staff with lavender oils, teas and chocolates to help alleviate stress.

Season 2, Episode 6鈥擠onnie teaching suturing to doctors

Adelphi theatre grad Lucas Iverson ’17, second from left, observes as Nurse Donnie steps in to guide physicians through proper subcutaneous (sub-Q) suturing technique during a challenging case. This scene highlights the depth of hands-on skill many nurses develop over time.

Dr. McWeeney: Nurses are always learning and training. While RNs do not suture, they are often precepting a new nurse on the many unique skills needed in the ED, such as placing an intravenous catheter. There is always the pressure to see more patients, and so I might not have the time to go through each step in depth in the moment, but I will always try and recap later in the shift as time allows.

Dr. Yakoby: Having a nurse actually do part of the procedure would not be typical. But if you have a very seasoned nurse and a junior resident, you might have a nurse guide them through a practice or get you the resources to help you do a procedure that you鈥檙e not doing in the correct way. Certainly, physicians-in-training would be smart to listen to experienced nurses if they want to be successful.

Season 2, Episode 7鈥擠ana guides a sexual assault exam

As a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE), Dana takes the lead on guiding a sexual assault survivor through a forensic exam, displaying compassion throughout a highly technical procedure.

Dr. McWeeney: The portrayal of the scene is accurate. Time is of the essence when it comes to a complicated case such as sexual assault. It is extremely sensitive, and there is heightened concern for making a mistake or fear of litigation that requires extra training to become a SANE. Dana provided a sense of trust and comfort and a step-by-step approach which showed the patient what to expect.

Dr. Yakoby: This kind of trauma-informed care is really where nursing shines. There鈥檚 a lot of emotional support you may need to give the patient, ensuring their comfort and privacy, and I think this was a good depiction of that. Everyone usually tries to be intentional and thoughtful with these patients, as they are experiencing a very difficult moment in their lives.

Adelphi鈥檚 Nursing and Public Health Programs

Whether you want to be in an action-packed ED or provide care in settings from schools to clinics to physician鈥檚 offices鈥攐r you want to educate the next generation of healthcare workers鈥攖he 糖心传媒 College of Nursing and Public Health has a program for you.

Learn how to serve our aging population with our gerontology programs (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Advanced Certificate, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner doctoral or graduate on campus or ); get a broad understanding of healthcare with undergraduate Health Sciences; be on the cutting edge of technology with healthcare informatics studies ( or , both online); pursue a nursing degree (undergraduate, doctoral or 鈥攏ow offered in Garden City and at our ); or study Psychiatric Mental Health (graduate, doctoral or advanced certificate) or Public Health (minor and MPH on campus or ).

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Improving Access to Healthy Foods

The Tower Garden project was born out of a real community need. In 2022, Clinical Assistant Professor Rachel Taniey, PhD, director of the MS in Nutrition and Dietetics program in the Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences, surveyed users of Adelphi鈥檚 on-campus food pantry, Panther Pantry, to better understand what students needed. 鈥淲e learned that students want to see fresh produce and an extended variety of items,鈥� she said.

Armed with that insight, Dr. Taniey saw an opportunity to create a hands-on learning experience for graduate students. Through a , she received a to supply the fresh produce.

“The grant focuses on changing systems, policies and environment to improve access to affordable nourishing food, healthy food access and physical activity,” said Karyn Kirschbaum, PhD, Adelphi adjunct professor of nutrition, who has coordinated the CHSC grant through Western Suffolk BOCES for nearly 20 years.

At the center of the project is a novel piece of food technology: an aeroponic growing system that allows you to cultivate fruits, leafy vegetables and herbs in a single vertical column. Seedlings are placed into pods along the outside of the tower, with their roots exposed at the center. A reservoir at the base holds water and a mineral blend, which a submersible pump continuously pushes to the top of the structure. From there, the nutrient-rich water cascades downward, misting the exposed roots before returning to the reservoir below. The result is a full harvest in as little as five to six weeks鈥攁nd because the system grows indoors, it produces continuously throughout the year.

A Hands-On Learning Experience

Growing fresh produce for the Panther Pantry is only one component of the project鈥攅ducation is the other. Every semester, graduate students can fulfill the required 130 hours of supervised community nutrition fieldwork through the Tower Garden.

That鈥檚 exactly the opportunity graduate students Alexis Provenz and Ellie Cohen were looking for. In addition to maintaining the garden, they assemble salad kits for Panther Pantry and organize educational events for the community.

The salad kits are a more recent innovation, born out of a simple realization. 鈥淲e realized that maybe just bringing over bags of produce isn’t the most appetizing way to encourage college students to eat vegetables,鈥� Dr. Taniey said. 鈥淪o we put it all together in little to-go containers with a package of olive oil and a label that says 鈥楯ust add protein from the pantry.鈥欌��

The food demonstrations take that mission a step farther. On March 10, Provenz and Cohen led a station at Adelphi鈥檚 Nutrition Fair, where they prepared dishes made entirely from Tower Garden and pantry ingredients. 鈥淲e came up with two balanced and healthy recipes so students can replicate the recipes free of charge,鈥� Cohen said.

The experience has already proven to be a valuable complement to classroom learning. 鈥淲e learn what truly goes into planning and organizing events behind the scenes, how to troubleshoot problems creatively, and how to collaborate with professionals and peers in a real-world setting,鈥� Provenz said. 鈥淚t has given me a much deeper understanding of the work that goes into community nutrition programs and the impact they can have.鈥�

What鈥檚 Next for 鈥淜eanu Leaves鈥�

The Tower Garden project achieves two major goals of the MS in Nutrition and Dietetics program: increasing access to healthy food for Adelphi community members and preparing students for a career in nutrition.

“Our program is definitely rooted in community nutrition,鈥� Dr. Taniey said. 鈥淲e are increasing access for our community members, and we are also increasing knowledge of community nutrition for our dietetics students and really preparing them for a career in community nutrition.”

For Provenz, the project has shifted how she thinks about her field entirely. “This project has shown me that nutrition and dietetics is so much broader than simply 鈥榚ating healthy,鈥欌�� she said. 鈥淒ietetics is deeply connected to community health, food access, education and sustainability.鈥�

And the project is still just getting started. Dr. Taniey recently submitted a research proposal for a case study of pantry users as they interact with the Tower Garden, food demonstrations and nutrition education materials. If approved, the study would bring a formal academic lens to an organic, hands-on initiative.

She also hopes to expand what the garden grows, adding more herbs and eventually vine plants like tomatoes. 鈥淲e鈥檙e excited to explore what we do next,鈥� Dr. Taniey says. 鈥淲e鈥檒l be thinking of new recipes and ways to get students involved.鈥�

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This free, one-hour Zoom gathering brings breast cancer community members together for conversation and connection with avid readers from Long Island and across New York State.

鈥淩eading a book can be healing, restorative, and a window into diverse perspectives,鈥� said book club participant Kathleen Glass. 鈥淭o read alongside a community of fellow Warriors is a gift you can give yourself鈥攁n opportunity to connect, reflect, and share. The Warriors Book Club nurtures both the mind and the soul.鈥�

Organizers say the program has become a meaningful source of connection for survivors.

鈥淲e鈥檝e heard from many members of our community about how impactful the Warriors Book Club has been in their lives,鈥� said Reyna Machado, MA, MBA, executive director of the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. 鈥淏ecause of that response, we鈥檝e continued to grow and expand the book club over the years.鈥�

This month鈥檚 selection, Daughters of Shandong, is a hopeful and powerful novel about the resilience of women, the enduring bonds between mothers, daughters, and sisters, and the sacrifices made to uplift future generations.

The Warriors Book Club is a welcoming reading community, open to all breast cancer survivors and caregivers. Participants are encouraged to read the book in advance in order to share in a meaningful conversation about the book and connect with a supportive community.

For more information and to register for the Warriors Book Club, please contact breastcancerhotline@adelphi.edu.

Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program

The Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program offers clinical support and resources to people with and/or concerned about breast cancer. To reach the Hotline, which is staffed by volunteers who are breast cancer survivors, call 800.877.8077 or online at . You are not alone.

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As phones go dark and eyes close, Michael Hoffner, the founding coordinator of the center, guides them to be here and in the moment. For half an hour, on a campus and in a culture built on constant doing, the only task is to stop.

Stress Relief From the Pressures of Student Life

College students arrive on campus carrying heavy loads: classes, jobs and family responsibilities. Add pressure to perform well, along with the sense that your future hinges on your actions, and daily life can feel like a pressure cooker.

To address that, many colleges are simply designating “quiet rooms.” But Adelphi has gone a step further by creating a dedicated sanctuary for stress relief. Located within the renovated University Center, the Mindfulness Center鈥攚hich opened in 2022鈥攊s a true retreat featuring soaring ceilings, soft twinkling lights and the calming scent of essential oils. A licensed social worker ordained in the Thich Nhat Hanh鈥檚 Plum Village Buddhist tradition, Hoffner was a natural choice to shape the new center.

鈥淚ntegrating mindfulness into the college experience is something that is valuable on so many levels,鈥� Hoffner said. It can transform 鈥渢he energy of the campus as a whole鈥� when more people show up calmer and more grounded.

The center鈥檚 weekly rhythm is simple: drop鈥慽n mindfulness sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Hoffner leads the meditations himself, inviting students to set down their to鈥慸o lists, notice their breathing and rest.

For many, that鈥檚 an unfamiliar experience.

At Adelphi, Achieving Mindfulness Isn鈥檛 a Solitary Pursuit

Paloma Jose-Day, a senior majoring in psychology, first tried mindfulness on her own. Like many people, she quickly ran into frustration. Sitting alone with her thoughts didn鈥檛 feel calming. It felt impossible, even overwhelming.

Coming to the Mindfulness Center changed that. Practicing in a room with others, supported by Hoffner鈥檚 quiet guidance, finally helped her 鈥済et it.鈥� The presence of other students made mindfulness feel less like a private test she was failing and more like a shared practice she could grow into over time.

Jose-Day has been going to weekly 30-minute guided sessions at the center since she transferred to Adelphi in Fall 2024. The experience has quietly reshaped her daily habits.

鈥淚 didn鈥檛 go to the Mindfulness Center to quit my phone, but that鈥檚 what happened,鈥� she said. 鈥淚鈥檓 not reaching for it first thing in the morning anymore. I wake up, stretch, breathe and think about my day instead.鈥� She has stopped doomscrolling while she eats lunch, too, she said. 鈥淲hen I鈥檓 eating now, I鈥檓 not looking at my phone. Instead, I鈥檓 actually enjoying my food.鈥�

Achieving mindfulness can even be part of career preparation. Ryan Mijumbi, MA 鈥�24, a doctoral student in clinical psychology at Adelphi’s Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology, says the techniques he鈥檚 learned at the center will help him in his career.

鈥淭he same mindfulness skills I practice here鈥攂eing aware of myself, the space and the other person鈥攁re exactly what I鈥檒l need in the therapy room with my clients,鈥� he said.

It has also made his life better. 鈥淔or me, the Mindfulness Center is a quiet place where I can step out of the chaos of grad school, breathe and remember that despite everything, it鈥檚 going to be okay,鈥� he explained. 鈥淢indfulness didn鈥檛 help me pass any tests, but it kept me going when grad school stress and burnout were at their worst.鈥�

Weekend 鈥淩etreats鈥濃�擱ight on Campus

Recently, the Mindfulness Center mission has grown.

A weekend mindfulness retreat on campus has drawn about 125 participants over the past two years. Students practice sustained silence, meditation and mindful activities.

An alternative spring break retreat offers an even deeper dive. Hoffner and his team take a small group of students to a Buddhist monastery in the Plum Village tradition. Past trips have gone to retreats in upstate New York and Mississippi. This year, 12 students will spend a week at a monastery in California.

There, they join the daily rhythm of monastic life. Practices that feel strange or uncomfortable to students on the first day often become cherished by the end of the week, Hoffner said. 鈥淲hen it鈥檚 time to leave, many students ask the same question: How do I bring this back with me?鈥� he explained.

Building a Mindfulness Community on Campus

Hoffner is now helping launch a mindfulness residential community at Adelphi, bringing together a handful of students to live together on campus. Next year, the program will expand into a full鈥慺ledged community.

鈥淥ur mindfulness practice is not intended for us to escape the world,鈥� Hoffner said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 actually here to help us encounter the world more deeply so that we鈥檙e not running away from the world, we鈥檙e actually leaning in and showing up more fully.鈥�

He hopes his students鈥� experiences will help build a new normal: a community where mindfulness isn鈥檛 an escape hatch, but a way of meeting the world with steadiness, courage and care.

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The initiative, The Hudson Valley Geriatric Mental Health Initiative, will be led by the 糖心传媒 School of Social Work and is scheduled to run from January 2026 through December 2026. The effort, which seeks to build capacity among behavioral health providers by enhancing competencies in geriatric mental health, is expected to lead to improved service outcomes and the education of new social workers residing and working in the Hudson Valley.

Adelphi Addresses Long Island and Hudson Valley Mental Health Disparities

Daniel B. Kaplan, PhD, associate professor in Adelphi鈥檚 School of Social Work, emphasized the project’s timely significance. “Because of the trend of population aging, it is expected that 35 percent of the population of the Hudson Valley will be 55 and older by the year 2030,” he said. “Mental health disparities in the region are high, and include limited access to specialized care and reliance on emergency rooms during crises. This project will allow us to work directly with leaders from diverse sectors to understand and share news of what is already working well and where to find opportunities for improved practices and policies.”

The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation awarded $16 million to 32 organizations, including 糖心传媒. The funding is part of more than $142 million for programs across 399 grants designed to support people in need in 2026.

鈥淎t a time when many families are being asked to do more with less, the foundation remains focused on showing up in tangible ways for people across New York,鈥� Jennifer Balbach, finance committee chair of the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation board, said in the organization鈥檚 news release. 鈥淭hese investments prioritize everyday stability鈥攆rom access to nutritious food and safe housing to mental health care鈥攁nd reflect our belief that long-term community well-being starts with practical, people-centered support.鈥�

About the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation

The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of New Yorkers, bolster the health outcomes of vulnerable communities, eliminate barriers to care, and bridge gaps in health services. Named after a tireless advocate for immigrants, children and the poor, the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation funds programs and initiatives across New York state that either provide direct healthcare services or address the social determinants of health. For more information, visit .

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The workshop will be delivered entirely via Zoom and will meet weekly on Thursdays from 10鈥�11:30 a.m. on March 5, March 12, March 19 and March 26.

Resilience Through Art: The Healing Journey will be facilitated by Angela M. Papalia, LMSW, Assistant Director of the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program, alongside Kimberly Newman, BFA, Marketing and Communications Specialist for the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program. The workshop is open to individuals coping with a breast cancer diagnosis, survivors, and caregivers, and is free to attend.

鈥淭his workshop has become one of our most requested programs,鈥� said Kimberly Newman, Marketing and Communications Specialist for the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program. 鈥淧articipants value the opportunity to come together, explore their creativity, and receive meaningful support from others within the breast cancer community.鈥�

Whether participants are new to creative arts or have previous experience, the workshop encourages exploration of new perspectives, strengthens personal resilience, and builds community. Guided by experienced staff, participants will engage in relaxation and breathing exercises, learn creative techniques for stress relief, and develop problem-solving and coping skills.

鈥淲e know that art can be deeply therapeutic, but accessing those benefits isn鈥檛 always easy,鈥� said Angela M. Papalia, LMSW, Assistant Director of the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program. 鈥淭hrough this workshop, our goal is to help participants reconnect with themselves while fostering authentic connections with others.鈥�

For more information, please call 516.877.4329 or email apapalia@adelphi.edu. Space is limited to 20 participants, and registration is required. Participants must commit to attending all four sessions. Once registered, workshop materials will be provided free of charge.

Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program

The Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program offers clinical support and resources to people with and/or concerned about breast cancer. To reach the Hotline, which is staffed by volunteers who are breast cancer survivors, call 800.877.8077 or go to adelphi.edu/breast-cancer. You are not alone.

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The incident is under active investigation by the Garden City Police Department, with support from Adelphi Public Safety.

Report Information About the Incident or Any Suspicious Activity

Anyone with information about the incident or the identity of the person of interest, or who observes suspicious or unusual activity, should contact the Department of Public Safety at 516.877.3511 (off campus) or dial 5 from any campus phone.

Safety Tips

Crime survivors are not responsible for their victimization; perpetrators are accountable for their crimes and the outcomes of their actions. The following safety information may help reduce the risk of becoming a crime victim.

• Save Public Safety to your phone. The Command Center in Levermore Hall is available 24/7 at 516.877.3507 or 516.877.3511, or dial 5 from any campus phone.
• Trust your instincts. If a situation feels uncomfortable or unsafe, leave. Your safety comes first.
• Understand consent. Consent must be informed and voluntary, and can be withdrawn at any time.
• Use campus call boxes. Call box phones located in parking lots and walkways connect you directly to the Public Safety Command Center.
• If you see something, say something. If you observe a situation that may put someone at risk, intervene when it is safe to do so and contact Public Safety.
• Stay aware of your surroundings. Choose well-lit routes, plan a safe exit, and take note of nearby people, buildings, and emergency phones.
• Resources are available. Visit Adelphi鈥檚 Written Notification Document and the . For additional information and guidance, visit our University鈥檚 Safety Tips and .

Community Support Services

On Campus, Confidential:

• Student Counseling Center: 516.877.3646
• Health Services: 516.877.6000
• Interfaith Center: 516.877.3113

Off Campus, near Adelphi locations:

• : 516.542.0404
• : 516.679.1111

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Interim President Christopher Storm, PhD, takes a moment with Shadow, the beloved pet who greets visitors to the president’s office.

Adelphi Interim President Christopher Storm, PhD, understands this well. His standard poodle, Shadow, joins him in the office most days鈥攁 presence he finds instantly makes the president’s office more warm and welcoming. And at Adelphi there is an academic component as well. Students in a First-Year Seminar class recently learned about human-canine relationships alongside Echo, a black labrador who works regularly in the Learning Resource Program classroom.

This profound human-canine connection is the reason why James Tullo, a junior in Adelphi’s accelerated exercise science program (BS/MS), founded the Collar Scholars Club. Tullo, drawing on his experience raising service dogs, has seen the powerful impact a dog can have on someone’s life and he has brought that dedication and passion to campus. The club, launched last May, began small but has grown quickly as more students have become interested in service dog work and animal-assisted service programs.

Tullo answered a few questions about Collar Scholars and why he believes so strongly in its central mission.

Q: What inspired you to form the Collar Scholars club?

A: I鈥檝e always been genuinely passionate about dogs and community service. I began raising service dogs before college, which showed me firsthand how profoundly those dogs could change someone鈥檚 life. I wanted to establish a space at Adelphi where students could merge that same love for animals with a meaningful cause.

Adelphi students love , and this club is helping them develop essential life skills like responsibility, leadership and empathy. Dogs possess a unique ability to bring those qualities out in people they interact with.

Q: Where do you source your service dogs? Are they pets, or are they specially vetted for this work?

A: Our dogs come from certified service dog organizations that partner with universities and community puppy raisers. These organizations conduct careful breeding to select puppies with the temperament needed for service work. That means they must demonstrate the ability to be calm in all environments, be friendly and social, and always remain patient with their human companions.

The official logo of Adelphi’s new Collar Scholars club.

Q: What is the main mission, or goal, of the Collar Scholars club? What are you trying to accomplish?

A: The main goal is to help raise and socialize service dogs so they are prepared for the next stage of their training. This is a critical role that every member of the club takes part in, as service dogs are essential today for many individuals with disabilities who need greater independence.

Q: What are the benefits for Adelphi students?

A: Beyond the primary mission, we also aim to educate our campus community about service animals, accessibility and disability awareness. The club provides students with hands-on experience in training, teamwork and leadership, and addresses mental health directly. It鈥檚 truly amazing to engage in this work while contributing to something bigger than ourselves.

Q: Can you tell us a little about the response from students?

A: The response has been incredibly positive.

Students love seeing the dogs around campus, and many have shared that meeting them instantly brightens their day. We鈥檝e had significant interest from people wanting to volunteer, become puppy raisers or simply learn more about service animals. It鈥檚 also helped initiate great conversations about inclusion and mental health. Overall, the initiative has brought a lot of positive energy and purpose to campus life.

Q: Any long-term goals?

A: My ultimate hope is that we can raise a puppy entirely on Adelphi’s campus to become a future service dog and help someone who needs a canine partner achieve more independence.

That would be life-changing for both the students and the eventual owner.

It may be a long way off鈥攂ut we are headed in the right direction.

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