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Dear Friends:

The Brooklyn Campus, the original campus ofLong Island University, was established 85 yearsago by a group of civic leaders who recognized theneed for an institution of higher learning thatwould serve the region’s diverse and rapidlyexpanding communities. That tradition of serviceremains, and it is stronger and more vital thanever. The Brooklyn Campus, with over 11,000 students from across the City and around theglobe, continues to reach out to the surroundingcommunities, providing programs and services that improve and enrich the quality of life of our

neighbors. By sharing educational, cultural and health-related resources, theCampus not only fulfills its mission but also significantly contributes to the solidarity of the community.

Now, not unlike at the time of our founding, our world faces profound challenges and widespread uncertainty. Many in Brooklyn struggle to raise families, to deal with physical and mental health challenges and to acquire theknowledge and skills needed to succeed in life and in the working world.

The Brooklyn Campus strives to serve others through community educationprograms as well as through extensive health care and family services. In addition,we offer a broad array of outstanding and innovative cultural programs that bringthe joy and stimulation of art, dance, literature, music and theater into the livesof Brooklynites and others.

This publication describes the comprehensive community programs we offer.Some programs are new, replacing older ones or responding to changing needs,while others have a longstanding history, a reflection of their continued value toour neighbors.

In addition to enriching our communities, we also seek to nurture in our students a sense of social responsibility and an active, lifelong commitment tohelping others. Our students are intimately involved in these programs and projects, and take great pride and satisfaction in knowing that they truly are making a difference.

Your involvement, too, is welcome and important. We invite you to join us by supporting these efforts and by participating in some of these wonderfulofferings. Please, take the time to read this material and familiarize yourself withall that we do.

Today, as rapid change again shapes our world, the Brooklyn Campus is committed to strengthening the community connections that are essential for all of us.

Sincerely,

Gale Stevens HaynesProvost

For more information about our programs in the community, please contactFatima Kafele, Director of Community Outreach at (718) 488-1014 or community@brooklyn.liu.edu.

‘Life’s most urgent question: What are you doing for others?’

– Martin Luther King Jr.

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At Long Island University’s Brooklyn Campus, we understand that acquiring a well-rounded education is the key to attaining the American dream for people from all walks of life. We assist individuals of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds with allphases of their education, helping them to achieve their goals andobjectives. We develop and deliver community-centered programs,taking special care to evaluate the needs and challenges of eachgroup that we serve. Our educational initiatives include teachingyoungsters critical early-learning skills, helping students to finish high school and to plan for college, building literacy among entirefamilies and encouraging adult learners to continue their education.Our deep respect for the varied cultures and ethnic identities thatenrich the Campus and the surrounding community enables us to provide an educational environment that values diversity andintellectual freedom and that fosters lifelong learning and civicresponsibility.

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America ReadsThe goal of the America Reads program is to “help ensure that everyAmerican child can read well and independently by the end of the thirdgrade.” Since 1997, thousands of children have honed their reading skills withhelp from Brooklyn Campus undergraduate students who have participated inthis program. Our students provide tutoring services at dozens of sites acrossthe borough, gaining hands-on experience while serving the community.

For information, contact Fabiola Alexis at (718) 488-3336.There is no charge for the America Reads program, which is open to any individualserved by a registered community center or school.

Jumpstart BrooklynTo help preschoolers discover the magic of learning, Brooklyn Campus students work one on one with children in pre-school centers to promotelanguage development, reading and social skills. Through this national nonprofit program, our students gain experience in early childhood educa-tion and develop leadership skills. The program’s mission is to work towardthe day that every child in America enters school prepared to succeed.

For more information, contact Dr. Arlean Wells at (718) 780-4355 or jumpstartbrooklyn@gmail.com.The Jumpstart Program is free and open to children between 3 to 4 1/2 years of age.

Family University (FUN) Afterschool ProgramEach year, this after-schooland evening program providesaffordable childcare, withhomework help, creative artsand community buildingactivities, and nutritioussnacks and dinner for approximately 60 elementaryschool students whose parentsare attending classes at theBrooklyn Campus. With support from the federal government and the Schoolof Education, the programalso serves as a fieldwork site for Brooklyn Campus education students. The FUNProgram is offered during the school year, Monday-Thursday, from 3:15 p.m. to8:30 p.m., at the School of

Education’s Learning Center for Educators & Families, located on the thirdfloor of 9 Hanover Place.

For more information, contact Ianthe Jackson at (718) 246-6488 or visitwww.brooklyn.liu.edu/education/home/lcef.html.The FUN Program is open to Brooklyn Campus students’ children in grades twothrough seven. The charge for activities, services and meals is $150 per semester. A payment plan is available.

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Learning Center for Educators & Families (LCEF)Assisting approximately 70 children each year through the FamilyUniversity (FUN) Afterschool Program, the Learning Center for Educators& Families also serves as a practicum and research site for BrooklynCampus students and faculty members.

For more information, contact Charlotte Marchant at (718) 246-6496 or charlotte.marchant@liu.edu, or visit www.brooklyn.liu.edu/education/home/lcef.

LIU Children’s AcademyLIU Children’s Academy offers a Summer Camp as well as ten-session programson Saturdays each Fall and Spring. Classes include fitness, academic and creative activities for kids ages 3-12 and their parents. LIU Children’s Academyis coordinated by the School of Continuing Studies.

For more information about LIU Children’s Academy, please visit www.childrensacademy.liu.edu or call (718) 488-1364.

PREPARING FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERAdvantage After School Program (AASP)The Advantage After School Program (AASP) provides after-school andsummer services for middle school-age children in Fort Greene and othercommunities in Brooklyn. The program offers a broad range of educational,recreational and cultural age-appropriate activities that integrate with normal school day activities. The free program is presented by theBrooklyn Campus and is located at the Ronald Edmonds Learning Center(Middle School 113), which is located at 300 Adelphi Street, betweenLafayette and Dekalb Avenues.

For more information, contact (718) 834-6734, ext. 1190.

Career Opportunities in the Accounting Profession (COAP)Sponsored by the Brooklyn Campus’ School of Business, PublicAdministration & Information Sciences in conjunction with theFoundation for Accounting Education of the New York State Society ofPublic Accountants, COAP aims to encourage high school juniors andseniors to pursue careers in accounting. The free weeklong program is heldannually each June and includes accommodations in the residence halls. In addition to a hands-on view of the accounting industry, students willexperience campus life and participate in sessions on resume writing, etiquette, communication and business ethics. For more information, contact Linette Williams at (718) 488-1072 orlinette.williams@liu.edu.

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Summer Bridge ProgramThe Summer Bridge Program is an intensive learning experience for highschool students between their junior and senior years. Participants will earnthree college credits while developing five critical skills: writing, speaking,critical thinking, research and creativity. The program includes a writingcourse, an arts course and class trips around Brooklyn. At the end of eachprogram, students will showcase their work. After successful completion, students are eligible to enroll in two tuition-free college courses during theregular academic year.

For more information, contact Cris Gleicher at (718) 488-1658 orcris.gleicher@liu.edu.

Lyons Community SchoolWith the support of the New Visions for Public School Network, theCampus’ School of Education maintains a partnership with LyonsCommunity School. Located in Williamsburg, Lyons provides a broad, stimu-lating experience in the liberal arts, preparing students, grades six through 12,for college, healthy adulthood and lifelong learning. The partnership provideseligible high school students from Lyons access to free, credit-bearing courseson the Brooklyn Campus, as well as group trips so that students can experi-ence university life and begin the process of applying to the colleges of theirchoice. Staff development opportunities for Lyons’ teachers also are providedby Brooklyn Campus faculty through seminars and meetings.

For more information, contact Charlotte Marchant at (718) 246-6496 orcharlotte.marchant@liu.edu.

Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP)Through GEAR UP, the Brooklyn Campus annually helps approximately 400 teenagers at participating schools to develop the skills necessary to gainacceptance into the colleges of their choice while also engaging parents intheir children’s educational progress. Working with defined groups of studentsand their families throughout the students’ high school career, GEAR UP services include academic development, cultural outings, SAT practice,career planning, college visits and financial aid workshops. GEAR UPreceives funding from the United States Department of Education and theNew York State Higher Education Services Corporation.

For more information, contact Kemoy Briscoe at (718) 488-1029.Brooklyn Campus GEAR UP is free of charge to students at participating schools.

Future Pharmacists ProgramSupported by the Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and HealthSciences in collaboration with the Haley Group and the Brooklyn CampusOffice of Institutional Advancement and Student Affairs, the FuturePharmacist Program aims to expose high school juniors and seniors from traditionally underserved groups and neighborhoods to careers in pharmacy.The program is funded by the New York State Education Department. The free program consists of three segments: The Changing Role of thePharmacist; Careers in Pharmacy; and Educational Preparation for PharmacyCollege and Career Development.

For more information, contact the College of Pharmacy at (718) 488-1004.

Liberty Partnership College Readiness ProgramThrough this dropout prevention program, the Brooklyn Campus annually assists more than 190 students in grades six through 12 and theirfamilies. From the time of initial enrollment through their completion of high school and entry into college or the workforce, students are provided tutoring; workshops; home visits; academic, personal and familycounseling; high school and college preparation; and other services. The free after-school program is open to high school juniors and seniors,and operates Monday-Thursday, from 3:00-6:00 p.m. The LibertyPartnership College Readiness Program is supported by a grant from theNew York State Education Department and presented by the combinedefforts of various deparments and colleges at the Brooklyn Campus.

For more information, contact Roland H. Robinson at (718) 488-3399or visit www.brooklyn.liu.edu/liberty/index.html.The Liberty Partnership Program is free of charge and is open to residents ofDistrict 13 and the downtown Brooklyn area.

Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP)Each year since 1990, STEP has helped between 100 and 150 high schoolstudents prepare for college programs in science- or health-related fields.Held in 10-week sessions in the fall, spring and summer semesters, the program provides instruction and developmental courses, SAT prepara-tion, tutoring, counseling, college tours and cultural trips. Supported byNew York state funding, the success of STEP at the Brooklyn Campus canbe measured by the rate of its graduates who go to college within one yearafter high school – 100%!For more information, contact Oswaldo Cabrera at (718) 488-1397.STEP is offered free of charge and is open to minority or economically disadvantaged high school students in grades nine through 12.

The Center for Urban Educators (CUE)In partnership withNew York City publicschools, the Centerfor Urban Educatorsof the BrooklynCampus School ofEducation works todevelop a multifacetedgroup of teachers, university professorsand administrators for the public schoolsystem. Establishedwith a grant from the Henry LuceFoundation to reform

urban teacher education, CUE supports teachers who are socially responsibleand intellectually engaged advocates for children, parents and their communities.

For information, contact Dr. Cecelia Traugh at (718) 488-1088 orcecelia.traugh@liu.edu.

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Paraprofessional Support NetworkThe School of Education sponsors a support group for New York CityDepartment of Education paraprofessionals enrolled in its teacher educationprogram. The Paraprofessional Support Network offers regular meetings,guest speakers and a newsletter to assist members on their journey to becoming teachers.

For more information, contact Jolli Brown at (718) 488-1380 or jolli.brown@liu.edu or visit www.brooklyn.liu.edu/education/home/paraprofessional_newsletters.html.The Network’s programs are provided free of charge.

Cross-Campus Online Bilingual Extension ProgramLong Island University’s Brooklyn and Westchester Campuses offer theCross-Campus Online Bilingual Extension Program, a fully New York State-accredited certification program. Long Island University participates in theNew York State Education Department ITI-BE/ESL Network, which was created to address the statewide shortages for bilingual education and Englishas a Second Language Teachers (ESL). Eligible teachers may receive generoustuition scholarships from the New York State Department of Education tocomplete the Cross-Campus Online Bilingual Extension Program.

For more information, contact Dr. Helaine Marshall at helaine.marshall@liu.edu or Dr. Nancy Lemberger at nlemberg@liu.edu.

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From lectures, cultural programs and research forums to seminarsfor technical or specialized training, our programs support thedevelopment of skills and ideas among a broad spectrum of community members.

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Brooklyn/Queens Regional Bilingual/ESL TechnicalAssistance Center (B/Q Regional BETAC)It is anticipatedthat half of allpublic schoolchildren inAmerica will beEnglish languagelearners by 2025.The goal of theB/Q RegionalBETAC programat the BrooklynCampus is toimprove instruc-tional servicesfor English lan-guage learners ofall backgrounds.The program helps teachers, administrators, schools and parents by providingprofessional development resources, information and technical assistance. Aproject of the School of Education, B/Q Regional BETAC receives fundingfrom the New York State Education Department, Office of BilingualEducation and Foreign Languages.

For more information, contact Andres Rodriguez, Dr. Evelyn Castro orDayana Quinones at (718) 246-6460 or visitwww.liu.edu/Brooklyn/Academics/Schools/SOE/Centers/BETAC.aspx.There is no charge for participation in B/Q Regional BETAC events and conferences.

Partnerships with the New York City Department ofEducationTo strengthen education programs and services in the community, theBrooklyn Campus School of Education participates with the City’sDepartment of Education in four significant partnerships:

• An empowerment network of schools to develop and implement a descriptive, inquiry-based process for assessment of literacy learning;

• A community-learning support organization to foster the education of school leaders;

• An experimental teacher education program for TESOL done in collaboration with the International Network for Public School and the International High School;

• The New York City Teaching Fellows Program to recruit and prepare teachers to work in hard-to-staff schools.

For more information, contact Dr. Cecelia Traugh at (718) 488-1088 orcecelia.traugh@liu.edu.

The Teacher Resource CenterFunded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, the School ofEducation’s Teacher Resource Center helps new teachers succeed in the class-room. It provides books, videos and curriculum/lesson planning assistance aswell as a variety of professional development opportunities. Its programs forteachers have included a group on issues about writing in the classroom, a

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book group about adolescent literature, a workshop on how to teachquilt making in the classroom and a discussion group about teachingsocial studies and math.

For more information, contact Steve Shreefter at (718) 488-1534 orsteve.shreefter@liu.edu.Teacher Resource Center materials and programs are available free of charge.

Center for Accounting and Tax EducationSponsored by the Campus’ Department of Accounting, Taxation andLaw, the Center for Accounting and Tax Education offers informativeseminars to licensed CPAs and enrolled tax agents. These seminars educate professionals about recent changes in the tax law and the latestdevelopments in accounting and auditing principles, and help them tofulfill their continuing professional education requirements.

For more information, contact Dr. Myrna L. Fischman at (718) 780-4062.Fees for CATE’s eight-hour CPE seminars are $125, which includes allmaterials and refreshments.

Discovery DayHeld each spring, Discovery Day is an academic-oriented fair that promotes scholarly and intellectual ideas. It provides opportunities to share information across the disciplines through presentations of academic, curricular and professional achievements. Area high schoolstudents and other community members participate along withBrooklyn Campus students, alumni, and faculty and staff members.

For more information, contact Dr. Gladys Palma de Schrynemakersat (718) 488-3405.Discovery Day is free and open to the public.

Gender Studies Speaker SeriesThought-provoking talks, presentations and films by faculty members,administrators and invited guests are sponsored by the BrooklynCampus’ program in gender studies, which also offers an academicminor. Topics have included gender and ethnicity, gender and disability,and women in history and the arts.

For more information, contact Dr. Michael Bennett atmichael.bennett@liu.edu or Dr. Margaret Cuonzo at margaret.cuonzo@liu.edu.The Gender Studies Speaker Series is free and open to the public.

Great American Wheelchair Race and DisabilityAwareness DayThis event, held each spring, is a reality-based educational experiencedesigned to increase awareness and sensitivity toward people with disabilities. Individuals who never have used wheelchairs ride in onearound a prescribed campus course, racing to various “learning stations” – where they acquire new skills such as learning to read a sentence in sign language – and ultimately to the finish line. Prizes areawarded to those who complete the course in the shortest time.

For more information, contact Diana Voelker at (718) 488-1044. This event is free. However, arrangements must be made in advance so thatstaff can ensure that individuals are able to participate in a safe manner.

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Africana Studies ProgramThe Africana Studies Program is an interdisciplinary program that draws fromthe humanities, social sciences and sciences. It focuses on the contributions,world views and concerns facing the African Diaspora from past to presentand provides a complementary take on many of the discourses established bytraditional disciplines. Each year, the program offers a mentorship program,the African Forum Series, multicultural and multinational performances andfilm and discussion panels.

For more information, contact Carol Allen at carol.allen@liu.edu.Many of the programs are free and open to the public.

Latin American & Caribbean Studies ProgramProviding a comprehensive overview of the politics and the history, culturesand perspectives of the Latin American-Caribbean region, this program offersa minor in Latin American & Caribbean Studies and hosts conferences, seminars, cultural activities and lectures. Speakers have included Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Guatemalan indigenous leader Rigoberta Menchú,Dominican journalist and former government official Hamlet Herman andformer Guatemalan minister Alfonso Bauer Paiz.

For information, contact Dr. Patrice McSherry at (718) 780-4105 or visitwww.brooklyn.liu.edu/depts/social/LACS/index.html.Latin American & Caribbean Studies Program events are free and open to the public.

Maxwell Lehman Memorial LectureEvery spring, in recognition of National Public Service Week and to honorthe memory of a professor who taught public administration at the BrooklynCampus during the 1960s, the Master of Public Administration Program presents the Maxwell Lehman Memorial Lecture. Past speakers include former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, former New York City PoliceCommissioner Lee Brown and Brooklyn City Councilwoman Letitia James.

For more information, contact Dr. Beverly Lyons at (718) 488-1071.The Maxwell Lehman Memorial Lecture is free and open to the public.

Toastmasters Public Speaking Leadership ClubOpen to community residents as well as members of the Brooklyn Campus,the Toastmasters Club promotes the development of public speaking andleadership skills. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday and third Wednesdayof every month.

For more information, contact La’Shaina Dickerson at (718) 488-1132 orLaShaina.dickerson@liu.edu.Initial meetings are free; there is a small fee for long-term membership.

World AIDS DayPart of the international effort to increase awareness and promote support forthose living with HIV and AIDS, World AIDS Day on the Brooklyn Campusis sponsored by the Student Government Association (SGA). In conjunctionwith community partners, the SGA presents a conference or other events.

For more information, contact (718) 780-4034.World AIDS Day activities are free and open to the public.

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True to its roots, the Brooklyn Campus offers a variety of community-based programs that promote civic responsibility. Under the supervision of faculty and staff members, students serve as businessconsultants, prepare tax returns, perform fieldwork for communityagencies, provide health programs and educational services, and assist their neighbors in myriad other ways. These efforts helpstudents to gain career-related experience and foster within them a sense of community responsibility and pride.

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Common Ground Service Learning Program Established in 1993, Common Ground combines community service withacademic instruction, focusing on critical thinking and civic responsibility.This Brooklyn Campus program involves students in organized communityservice projects that address local needs, enhancing students’ academicskills and commitment to the community. More than 70 agencies are affiliated with Common Ground, including the Brooklyn Bureau ofCommunity Service, the New York State Division of Human Rights andNeighbors Together Corporation.

For more information, contact Laurens Van Sluytman at (718) 488-3372.

Cooperative Education Placements and InternshipsThrough internships and cooperative education placements, BrooklynCampus students make valuable contributions to private sector businesses,government agencies and community organizations. Our students providereliable staffing solutions for short-term or special projects and serve as an excellent source of highly trained potential employees. Such hands-onwork experiences allow students to build solid workplace skills, connecttheir academics with the work world, gain a competitive advantage upongraduation and develop professional connections. Through some intern-ships, students may earn money to fund their education. However, different options for internship/cooperative education experiences are possible for employers.

Employers seeking interns may register and post positions in the jobbank of the Brookly Campus’ career management system,MyCareerKey: (https://mycareerkey.brooklyn.liu.edu/liu-brooklyn/employer/) and are welcome to contact Stephanie Steinberg at(718) 488-3311 or Stephanie.steinberg@liu.edu.

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Student Nurses Association and Community Service ProjectsIt is a degree requirement that all Brooklyn Campus undergraduate nursing students provide 100 hours of community service. Additionally,as members of the Student Nurses Association, they participate in community service projects, food drives, a toy drive for young patientsin area hospitals and walks to raise money for breast cancer treatmentand research.

For more information, contact Erlinda Dubal at (718) 780-4127.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA)Sponsored by the BrooklynCampus’ Office of Student Lifeand Leadership Development andDepartment of Accounting,Taxation and Law, the VITAProgram assists in the preparationof tax returns for those with lowincomes, including many seniorcitizens. Each year, scores of arearesidents get free help fromAccounting Society volunteerswho receive training from the Internal Revenue Service and supportfrom faculty members.

For information, contact Dr. Myrna L. Fischman at (718) 780-4062.VITA services are free and available to anyone with an annual income below$40,000.

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With our outstanding programs in the allied health professions, theBrooklyn Campus has long been committed to improving the healthof those in our community by providing educational programs, specialized clinics and cutting-edge expertise. Our $45-million,112,000-square foot Wellness, Recreation and Athletic Center hasenabled us to greatly expand such offerings and further enhance the health of our neighbors.

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Wellness, Recreation and Athletic Center (WRAC)With services designed to touch the lives of thousands, the WRAC signifies an unprecedented commitment by the Brooklyn Campus toensure the good health and well-being of the community. The WRAC’sfacilities have opened the door to an important array of free programs,including fitness programs for groups in the community; screening servicesfor heart disease, hypertension and stroke; and a special cluster of intervention programs – for asthma and lead poisoning – that address thehealth needs of children in our urban community. These facilities alsoprovide invaluable hands-on learning opportunities for our 3,000 studentsmajoring in the allied health disciplines.

In addition to these programs, the WRAC hosts various events, such asDivision I basketball and volleyball games, Sportsnet’s SNY Invitationaland a variety of charity sporting events.

For information, contact Sharon Abbate at (718) 780-4072 or Bryna Gutner at (718) 780-4052.

University Health and Medical Services (UHMS) and The Brooklyn Hospital CenterLocated at 175 Willoughby Street in University Towers, UHMS, in conjunction with The Brooklyn Hospital Center, is committed to promoting good health on campus and in thesurrounding community. The outstandingteam of dedicated doctors, nurses and staff offer a wide spectrum of services fromcomplete annual physical examinations,immunizations and urgent care to pedi-atrics, smoking cessation and diagnosticscreenings. UHMS works with various community organizations to offer programsand resources that foster healthy living.

For more information and collaborativeopportunities, contact VR Small at (718) 246-6456 or visit www2.brooklyn.liu.edu/healthservices.

Harriet Rothkopf Heilbrunn B’32 Academic Nursing CenterBrooklyn’s only University-based nursing center is located in the lowerlevel of the Wellness, Recreation and Athletic Center. It provides valuable health services for the uninsured and underinsured, as well asstudents, faculty, staff and other members of the Brooklyn community.Educational and referral programs for health and wellness promotion andfor the management of common chronic diseases are emphasized. Regularservices include health-risk screening, smoking cessation programs, weekly nutrition and weight loss counseling, blood pressure monitoring,monthly confidential HIV screening and counseling, medication reviewsand more.

For more information, contact Elaine Sarfati at (718) 488-1281 orvisit www.brooklyn.liu.edu/nursing.All services and programs are free of charge and are open to all members of thecommunity.

The Health and Wellness InstituteThe Wellness, Recreation and Athletic Center is also home to theHealth and Wellness Institute, a 10,000-square-foot facility offering programs that are dedicated to reducing health disparities and improvingthe quality of life within the Brooklyn community. The Institute drawson the academic, therapeutic and research expertise of the University’sfaculty and staff as well as its modern health and fitness equipment.

Resourcesinclude anextensivefitness center; a fullyaccessibleswimmingpool facility;and a state-of-the-arttherapypool, whichis the first ofits kind inthe area andfacilitates

treatment and rehabilitation for those with physical injuries or disabili-ties. Collaborating with community groups to target populations in need,the Institute fosters health-promoting activities and wellness behaviorsthrough programs like Platinum Sneakers (for senior citizens), HealthyLifestyles workshops, Adapted Aquatics and groups for individuals withLupus and Parkinson’s disease. With support from the National MultipleSclerosis Society, it also offers Swimming for Wellness, Exercise andAquatic Therapy (SWEAT) for people with multiple sclerosis.

For more information, contact Said Hamdan at (718) 780-6598.Most programs are offered free of charge.

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Long Island University Center for Physical RehabilitationThis outpatient physical therapy facility on the Brooklyn Campus hasoffered services to members of the community and the Campus since1997. It emphasizes the use of hands-on treatment approaches in combination with individualized exercise programs to alleviate symptomsand re-establish optimal function.

In collaboration with the Wellness, Recreation and Athletic Center, the Center for Physical Rehabilitation offers a specialized aquatics program using a state-of-the-art HydroWorx® 2000 therapy pool. Withclose supervision by a physical therapist, aquatic physical therapy can helpindividuals of all ages to re-establish function and mobility, relieve painand reduce the overall effects of disability due to sports-related injuriesand musculoskeletal and/or neurological problems. The therapy pool canbe used alone or as part of a land-based physical therapy program. It isavailable to all patients of the Center who have a written referral from adoctor.

For more information, call (718) 780-4531 or e-mail LIUCPR@brooklyn.liu.edu.

The Brenda Pillors Asthma Education ProgramWith federal funding secured through the support of United StatesCongressman Edolphus “Ed” Towns (D-NY) and continuing support fromthe New York City Council, the Brooklyn Campus created the BrendaPillors Asthma Education Program to respond to the widespread asthmacrisis in Brooklyn. It is named in memory of Congressman Towns’ formerchief of staff, an asthma sufferer who died at age 52. Dedicated to advancing “better breathing for all,” this multi-initiative program deliversfree counseling, education and screening services to schools, communityhealth fairs, work sites and communities of faith in areas of Brooklynidentified as having great need. In addition to direct services, it providescritical asthma resources for patients and caregivers and updates to healthprofessionals about asthma. The program has established a searchable

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database describing asthma-related services in the New York City areaand soon will feature varied cultural health practices related to asthma.

For more information, contact Ellen Becker at (718) 246-6320 orvisit www.liu.edu/brooklyn/asthmaeducation.There is no charge for program services.

The Lupus Cooperative of NY – Brooklyn DivisionAlso located within the Wellness, Recreation and Athletic Center is the Lupus Cooperative of NY – Brooklyn Division, the S.L.E. LupusFoundation’s outreach/assistance center for the borough. This free, community-based program sponsors an array of services, includingmonthly support groups and a lupus aquatics program. A BrooklynCampus support group meets at the Center on the third Tuesday of everymonth at 7:00 p.m. in the fourth-floor conference room of the Center.

For more information, contact Tayumika Zurita at (718) 928-2002 orbklynlupuscoop@lupusny.org.There is no charge for program services.

Downtown Brooklyn Speech-Language-Hearing ClinicOffering services in English, Spanish and Russian, the Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic at the Brooklyn Campus is well known for its multilingualand multicultural focus. Members of the community and the Campusbenefit from its state-of-the-art facilities and top-notch services. Theclinic provides speech, language and hearing therapy and evaluation forpeople of all ages who have different types of communications disorders.It is located on the second floor of the Brooklyn Campus’ Metcalfe Hall,Room 257.

For more information, contact Jeri Weinstein Blum at (718) 488-3480.Open to the public, the Clinic accepts CPSE, RSA, NYC Department ofEducation and private referrals. Reduced rates are available for clients in needof financial assistance, and free hearing screenings are offered at different timesduring the year.

The Brooklyn Grandparents’ CoalitionThe Brooklyn Grandparents’ Coalition was established in 1994 with themission of providing recognition and information for Brooklyn’s kinshipcare families. The coalition is comprised of more than 15 agencies, bothpublic and private, that provide services and support to people who areraising their grandchildren. Workshops are specifically tailored to kinshipfamily concerns including parenting, stress management, bereavement,legal, health and financial issues. The Brooklyn Campus’ Department ofSocial Work, under the leadership of Dr. Jessica Rosenberg, supports workof the Brooklyn Grandparents’ Coalition. Each semester, educationalforums and events that are free and open to the public are held on campus.

For more information about the Brooklyn Grandparents Coalition,contact the Social Work Department at (718) 488-1025.

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RWhile primarily a teaching institution, the Brooklyn Campusadditionally supports specialized centers and programs that pursue significant research. Brooklyn Campus facultymembers often undertake research projects that focus onissues related to our urban setting and to the specific concerns of community members. With support from theCampus, the National Institutes of Health and other majorfunders, researchers also contribute to the well-being of thecommunity with projects related to such issues as health and ethnicity and inner-city employment practices.

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Analysis of Dance and Movement (ADAM) CenterPart of the Brooklyn Campus since 1998, the ADAMCenter furthers multidisciplinary collaboration in researchareas that include movement analysis, ergonomics and epidemiology, the prevention and treatment of muscu-loskeletal injury and the enhancement of human functionthroughout the lifespan. The Center collaborates with faculty members and scientists on both the national andinternational level and mentors graduate and undergraduatestudents. It serves as a biomechanics and wellness resourcefor the Campus and the New York dance community,including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre and theAiley School. In conjunction with several academicdepartments, the ADAM Center has established theMoCap Consortium, a high-tech resource for faculty and

students working in scientific biomechanics research and in art productionanimation and special effects. Current research focuses on videogames aslearning tools.

For information, contact the ADAM Center at (718) 246-6375 orvisit www.brooklyn.liu.edu/bbut04/adamcenter/index.html.

Intercultural Institute on Human Development and AgingThe Intercultural Institute on Human Development and Aging is anactive research laboratory that conducts experimental and community survey projects. Inaugurated in 1996 with funding from the Long IslandUniversity administration, the Institute’s mission is to promote research,training and consultation on the role of cultural and ethnic factors inhuman development and aging, as well as to foster self-determination andcultural competence among members of ethnic communities. It aims toidentify socioeconomic, psychological, health and educational factors that affect the course of growth and development within ethnic groups; to serve as a resource to community leaders in designing intervention programs that promote positive growth and development; to advise policymakers at federal, state and local levels on issues of human developmentwithin ethnic minority communities – especially with respect to childrenand the elderly; and to generate data-based recommendations that reflectthe conditions of minority and immigrant families and communities.

For more information, contact Archana Adalja at (718) 246-6476 orvisit www.brooklyn.liu.edu/research/index.html.

Urban ResearchFaculty members and students in the sociology and urban studies departmentsconduct urban research. Past projects have included research in several New York City neighborhoods, particularly Red Hook, Fort Greene andBedford-Stuyvesant, on topics such as job hunting and hiring practices inlow-income neighborhoods; consumer preferences and behavior in FortGreene; transportation; low-income housing; geographic information systems; and the sources of racial, ethnic and income diversity. Some of thisresearch has been published or described in the City Journal, The WallStreet Journal and The Journal of Social Problems. Additionally, studentshave provided research and technical assistance for the Regional PlanningAssociation, the Myrtle Avenue Redevelopment Program, the BrooklynBorough President and New York City Community Planning Board 2.

For more information, contact Dr. Jose R. Sanchez at (718) 488-3436.

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E“As the soil, however rich it may be, cannot be productivewithout cultivation, so the mind without culture can never produce good fruit.” These words by the first-century Romanphilosopher Seneca capture our belief that cultural pursuitsare vital enrichments for our community. A treasure trove ofcultural events can be found at the Brooklyn Campus, whereart exhibitions, film festivals, special lectures, dance, musicand theater performances are open to members of the entirecommunity. These exhilarating programs often are offeredfree of charge or at a low cost.

A spectacular Campus arts complex includes the KumbleTheater for the Performing Arts; the sleek glass-enclosedHumanities Building Gallery; The Spike Lee Screening Room;a black box theater for film screenings, smaller and/orexperimental performances; and dance, theater and musicrehearsal rooms. These facilities expand the vibrant culturalresources of downtown Brooklyn and amplify the Campus’contributions to the community.

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Kumble Theater for the Performing ArtsOpened in 2005 through a generous contribution from University TrusteeSteven J. Kumble, Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts is a dynamic,state-of-the-art performance venue, which serves one of the most diversecampuses and communities in the country. It is designed to nourish artistic exploration and development by students and visiting artists, while providing the entire community greater access to cutting-edge andtraditional programming. Examples of the theater’s high-caliber offeringsinclude a new staging of the Broadway hit “Dreamgirls”; a contemporaryproduction of “The Nutcracker”; and performances by the BrooklynBallet, The Paper Bag Players and artists like Ashford & Simpson,Fabolous with special guest Drake as well as jazz pianists Randy Westonand Jason Moran.

For calendar and booking information, visit www.kumbletheater.org orcall (718) 488-1624.

Thelma Hill Performing Arts CenterThe Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center (THPAC) is a Brooklyn-basedarts organization that has presented dance-related productions at theBrooklyn Campus since 1992. THPAC’s mission is to build bridges ofunderstanding through the presentation and celebration of choreographicworks by artists of color. In addition to providing performance opportunitiesto artists so they can share their work with diverse communities, THPACprovides administrative and technical support to choreographers andserves as an archival source for the dance community. Since 2005,THPAC has collaborated with Kumble Theater to present the work ofover 45 choreographers and dance companies.

For more information visit www.thelmahill.com.

Annual Dance Department Faculty Concert The Dance Department faculty, which includes renowned professionalartists, annually presents a faculty concert. Proceeds from the moderatelypriced tickets for this performance help fund other Dance Departmentactivities, including Brooklyn Campus students’ participation in theAmerican College Dance Festival.

For information, contact the Dance Department at (718) 488-1051.

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Rising Artist Workshop (RAW)This series presents works in progress by students, faculty members and guestartists, expanding awareness and discus-sion of the forms, styles, techniques, andphilosophical and aesthetic foundationsof dance.

For more information, contact DanaHash-Campbell at (718) 246-6337.Programs are free and open to the public.

Winter and Spring DanceConcertsGuest artists, faculty choreographers andstudents display their talents in winterand spring concerts.

For more information, contact theDance Department at (718) 488-1051.The concerts are open to the public, withtickets available at the Kumble Theater BoxOffice at (718) 488-1624.

The George Polk Awards in Journalism

Ranked among America's most covetedjournalism honors, the George PolkAwards have been administered by LongIsland University since 1949.Theymemorialize CBS correspondent George W. Polk, who was slain coveringthe civil war in Greece in 1948. A committee of jurors made up ofUniversity faculty members and alumni select the winners from entriessubmitted by journalists and news organizations as well as nominationsmade by a panel of journalists and editors, including a number of formerwinners. The Polk Seminar, which features a panel of winners discussingtimely topics in journalism, is held on the eve of the luncheon at theBrooklyn Campus.

For information on how to submit a nomination, go tohttp://liu.edu/About/News/Polk/Nominations.aspx.For further information on the awards, contact Ralph Engelman at(718) 488-1009.The seminar is free and open to the public.

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Starting from Paumanok: Annual Lecture on AmericanLiterature and CultureNamed after Walt Whitman’s great poem, which invokes the NativeAmerican name for Long Island, “Starting from Paumanok” acknowledgesLong Island University’s geographic and cultural connection with one of Brooklyn’s foremost literary figures. Since this annual event was inau-gurated by the English Department in 1983, it has featured such scholarsand writers as Ed Bullins, Ann Douglas, Vivian Gornick, Alfred Kazin,Elizabeth Hardwick, Irving Howe, Nellie McKay, Walter Mosley, LynnNottage, Edward Said and Colson Whitehead. The lecture is supported bythe Mellon Foundation and the University’s John P. McGrath Fund.

For more information, contact the English Department at (718) 488-1050.“Starting from Paumanok” lectures are free and open to the public.

Voices of the RainbowA cultural link between the Campus and its diverse urban community, the Voices of the Rainbow series offers exhilarating presentations of poetry and fiction by talented and spirited writers of many racial, ethnic,linguistic and national backgrounds. Since it was first hosted by theEnglish Department in 1993, the program has featured such accomplishedwriters as Meena Alexander, Dorothy Allison, Amiri Baraka, GwendolynBrooks, Judith Ortiz Cofer, Edwidge Danticat, Junot Diaz, Cristina Garcia,Jessica Hagedorn, Chang-Rae Lee, Fae Myenne Ng, Ishmael Reed,Ntozake Shange, Piri Thomas and Yevgeny Yevtushenko.

For more information, contact Dr. Louis Parascandola at (718) 488-1109or visit www.brooklyn.liu.edu/depts/English/voices.htm.The Voices of the Rainbow program is free and open to the public.

Jazz ClinicsProminent jazzartists perform,demonstrate andlecture on variousaspects of jazz styleand performance.Clinicians haveincluded therenowned KennyBarron, JimmyHeath and SheilaJordan, RaviColtrane and Jeff

“Tain” Watts. The master class and critiquing of students performances bythese guest artists is an integral part of the session. The Brooklyn CampusMusic Department sponsors these entertaining and instructive events during the fall and spring semesters on designated Tuesday afternoonsfrom 4:00-6:00 p.m.

For information and schedules, call Robert Aquino at (718) 488-1668or visit www.brooklyn.liu.edu/music.Jazz Clinics are free and open to the public.

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LIU ChorusTalented singers from both the Campus and the surrounding communityperform a repertoire ranging from R&B and pop to jazz and classical withthe LIU Chorus. A Campus institution since 1996, the LIU Chorus isopen to all qualified singers based on audition. Rehearsals are held duringthe academic year on Wednesdays from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

For more information or an audition, contact Dr. Gloria Cooper at(718) 488-1450.

Student Concert SeriesFaculty members and students perform in concerts each fall and springsemester. The concerts feature the LIU Chorus, the LIU Vocal JazzEnsemble and the LIU Jazz Ensemble.

For information about the concert series and other music events, contact Dr. Gloria Cooper at (718) 488-1450 or visitwww.brooklyn.liu.edu/music.The Student Concert Series performances are free and open to the public.

Brooklyn Campus GalleriesWith three galleries, the Brooklyn Campus presents monthly exhibitionsof paintings, sculpture, photographs, prints and other art forms by emerg-ing and established artists. This thriving and diverse exhibition program,sponsored by the Visual Arts Department, reflects the Brooklyn Campus’strong commitment to making an array of visual art accessible to both students and the community. Gallery spaces include the Salena Gallery,the Nathan Resnick Showcase Gallery and the Humanities BuildingGallery. Located in the lobby of the Kumble Theater, the glass-enclosedelliptically shaped Humanities Gallery showcases unique presentations of projects and installations, many of which could not be displayed anywhere else.

For more information, contact Nancy Grove at (718) 488-1198 or visitwww.brooklyn.liu.edu/galleries.Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.,and Saturday/Sunday from 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (The HumanitiesBuilding Gallery is closed on weekends.)All campus gallery exhibitions and programs are free and open to the public.

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LIU Blackbirds in the CommunityLong Island University’s Brooklyn Campus sponsors an 18-sport Division Iathletics program, the LIU Blackbirds. All on-campus sporting events,except for men’s and women’s basketball games are free and open to thepublic. Tickets for home basketball games in the Wellness, Recreation and Athletic Center (161 Ashland Place) are: $8 for general admission; $5 for seniors and children (ages 5-12). Group discounts are available.

Blackbird student-athletes are active members of the community, participating in more than 25 community-related activities each yearincluding annual Christmas toy drives for patients at The BrooklynHospital Center campus blood drives, Prospect Park heart and cancerwalks and free sports clinics for area youth. The Campus’ student-athletesalso read to neighborhood children as part of the Jumpstart Program.

For more information, contact Greg Fox at 718-488-1018 orgfox@liu.edu. For schedules and general information on Brooklyn Campus athletics,visit www.liuathletics.com.

Summer Writers LabThe Summer Writers Lab featuresthree days of workshops, panels, read-ings and performances by prominentwriters working in a wide range of genres. Hosted by the M.F.A. inCreative Writing Program, it wasdesigned to provide both beginningand advanced writers the opportunityto hone their skills in intimate settings.

For more information, contact (718) 488-1050 or email summerwriterslab@brooklyn.liu.eduor visit www.liu.edu/swl.

LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITYIn its ninth decade of providing access to the American dreamthrough excellence in higher education, Long Island University is amulticampus, diverse, doctoral institution of higher learning. One ofthe largest and most comprehensive private universities in thecountry, Long Island University offers more than 550 undergraduate,graduate and doctoral degree programs and certificates, and educatesover 24,000* students in degree-credit and continuing educationprograms in Brooklyn, Brookville (C.W. Post), Brentwood,Riverhead, Rockland and Westchester. The Arnold & Marie SchwartzCollege of Pharmacy and Health Sciences prepares students forsuccessful careers in the fields of pharmacy and health care. TheUniversity’s Global College provides a wide range of study abroadoptions at overseas centers in China, Costa Rica and India, andthrough program offerings in Australia, Taiwan, Thailand and Turkey.

Long Island University’s more than 600 full-time faculty membersprovide outstanding instruction, which is supplemented byinternships and cooperative education opportunities. Theaccomplishments of more than 182,000 living alumni are a testamentto the success of its mission – providing the highest level of educationto people from all walks of life. The University’s NCAA Division Iand II athletic teams, nationally renowned George Polk Awards injournalism and Tilles Center for the Performing Arts provideenrichment for students and the community.

*This number includes high school students enrolled in one or more degree-credit courses.

The Brooklyn Campus is distinguished by…dynamic curricula reflecting the great urban community it serves.Distinctive programs encompass the arts and media, the naturalsciences, business, social policy, urban education, the healthprofessions and pharmacy, and include the Ph.D. in ClinicalPsychology, the Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics, the D.P.T. in PhysicalTherapy and the Pharm.D. in Pharmacy. A vibrant urban oasis indowntown Brooklyn, this diverse and thriving campus offersacademic excellence, personalized attention, small class size andflexible course schedules. In 2006, a $45-million Wellness,Recreation and Athletic Center was opened to serve the Campus andthe surrounding community. In 2007, the Cyber Café was launched,providing a high-tech hot spot for students and faculty members tomeet and eat.

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