Photos by John Ellis Kordes.

Dr. Robert A. Scott Spoke to Adelphi plan to invest in its faculty, students and needed campus upgrades. "Universities and Economic and Ethical Forces in Society " was a major topic at a talk by Mr. Robert A. Scott, President of Adelphi University, at the Garden City Chamber of Commerce's most recent luncheon on October 17.

"Adelphi is poised for the future," Dr. Scott said, "Building Adelphi future one story at a time!"

Among Dr. Scott's reports was the $56 million fundraising campaign. "In order to continue our long tradition of offering a first-rate education at an outstanding value, we must invest in our faculty, students and needed campus upgrades."

Dr. Scott said that Adelphi new multiple building instructional, performing arts and recreation complex will enhance Adelphi academic, artistic, athletic and recreational programs. He also spoke of the recent accreditation of the School of Business by AACSB International - the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, reporting that the Adelphi University School of Business is among the best business schools worldwide.

Guests representing Sperry Credit Union.

L-R: John Collins, Bert Donley, IPP president and director; with Lou Cappelli, and Michael Ventre, director; with Lou Cappelli, and Michael Ventre, director. Mayor Peter A. Bee with Dr. A. Scott Dr. Scott, center, with representative from Adelphi University. Chamber officials join Dr. Scott on the dais. L-R: Althea Robinson, executive director; Russell Matthew, vice president; Dr. Scott; Dr. Anthony Libertella, dean of the Adelphi School of Business. Stephanie Cullum (Coach Realtors), 2007 'Business Person of the Year," right, with luncheon guests. Bert Donley, Chamber director and past president with Nasser Samman, general manager of the Garden City Hotel and Chamber director; with John Collins, long-time civic member. Matt Whalen (AvalonBay); Jean Mangiaracina (General Utilities & Securities; and Ken Kreger (Sovereian Bank). L-R: Paul Conte, long-time Chamber civic member; Bob Krener (Taylor Warner Real Estate); and Vincent Albanese ( albanese Organization). Maureen Clancy, past Chamber president; and Althea Robinson executive director. They never miss a luncheon or many other Chamber events; Manuel Herscher and Marilyn Kerr. Dr. Anthony Liberritilla, dean of the Adelphi School of Business, presented a certificate of appreciation on behalf of the Chamber to Dr. Robert Scott. Russell Matthews, Chamber vice president, congratulates Dr. Anthony Libertella, dean of Adelphi School of Business, on its recent accreditation. Bob Schoelle, village administrator, with Dr. Robert Scott. Rob Salvatieo, 2007 'Community Achievement Award" recipient. A guest of the Albanese Organization with Dan Flynn. Jim Heavey and Liz Denby of the Chamber staff. Lancy Liner (Poeticpetals) with Cynthia Bevington, Chamber director.