Seawanhaka, Vol. 84, #1 - September 10, 2009

Vol. LXXXIV, Issue 1 Long Island University’s Brooklyn Campus Sept. 10, 2009

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CAMPUS NEWSWELCOME BACKLONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY

Sept. 10, 2009

Dear Brooklyn Campus Students,On behalf of the School of Health Professions

I am pleased to welcome our new and returningstudents to the Brooklyn Campus. As you know,we are in a time of great change, both in the econ-omy and in health care. Health care reform is atthe forefront of political debate and, regardless ofyour position in this discussion, changes willhappen. One thing is certain: in the currenteconomy, healthcare remains stable and jobopportunities are strong. The programs we offerin the School of Health are outstanding careerchoices. Shortages exist in all of the profes-sions in our School and our students find reward-ing jobs quickly. Regardless of how health carereform plays out, the need for our health care pro-fessionals will always be strong.We are excited to announce some changes in the school. This fall we will offer the

Masters in Public Health degree for the first time. This degree will provide exciting newopportunities for employment in health education, epidemiology, health planning andmany other aspects of public health. Another exciting development is the addition ofthe Department of Social Work, with both bachelors andmasters degrees, to the Schoolof Health Professions. This department was formerly in Conolly College and has nowjoined our health programs. We have also just launched a new Bachelor of Science inHealth Science degree in the Division of Sports Sciences that will provide training formany entry level positions in health care.Please visit us, either in person or on our website. We have many exciting things to

offer and we look forward to telling youmore about them.

Sincerely,

Barry S. Eckert, Ph.D.Dean, School of Health Professions

Dear Students,Greetings! “Welcome back” to the start of

another academic year. I hope you had arelaxing and enjoyable summer, and thatyou come back to campus ready to continueyour educational journey.If you are a new student to the campus, I

congratulate you on choosing the BrooklynCampus of Long Island University for youreducation. Over the coming weeks, youwilllearn first-handwhat it means to be part of a“student-centered” institution. You willencounter a faculty that is committed toteaching excellence. You will realize thatthe campus provides an array of supportservices and programs to help you achievesuccess in college, your career and your life.Be sure to take advantage of everything theUniversity has to offer.I want to extend a special “welcome back”

to the students in the pharmacy program.Strive to do your best in your classes, labo-ratories, and experiential rotations. Make

the most out of your education by getting involved in professional organizations, par-ticipating in student activities and events, and keeping abreast of developments inpharmacy practice. You are the future of our profession, and I challenge each of you tobecome a leader among your peers.Likewise, I encourage students in pharmacy M.S. and Ph.D. programs to build upon

their studies by monitoring scientific advances and emerging issues in drug develop-ment. This will help prepare you for successful careers in the pharmaceutical industry.On behalf of the administrators, faculty, and staff of the College of Pharmacy, I wish

you success, health and happiness during the academic year.

Sincerely,

DavidR. Taft, Ph.D.Dean, School of Pharmacy

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WELCOME BACK LIU

Dear Blackbirds,Welcome to the 2009-2010 school year here

at the Brooklyn Campus of LIU. As the campuschaplain I want to use this opportunity to wishyou a very successful year not only in the academ-ic curriculum but in all aspects of your lives. Iwould like to offer my three little words of adviceof how to have a happy, healthy, and holy life.

The first thing to do is to pray every day.Take time to reflect, center yourself, and seek thegrace of God by whatever name you use to callupon the higher power. Here at LIU you can makeuse of the chapel which is directly across fromFinancial Aidoffice. Youmight call the chapel theSpiritual Aid Office! Five days a week I celebrateCatholic mass. Many times during the year reli-gious services are planned for students of manydifferent religions. The Coptic Orthodox Christian Club often invites their priests tocelebrate liturgy on campus. The Hillel Club regularly invites a rabbi for talks and serv-ices. The Muslim Student Association invites all to pray on Friday afternoons through-out the year. The Christian fellowship club prays weekly in the chapel and invites guestsin for lectures and services. During your career at the Brooklyn campus the LIU chapel isthere to help your journey.

The second thing to do is to work very hard as a student. Try to get off to a good startand a good first impression with each new teacher. Agood start and a good first impres-sion do not insure a good result but they make it a lot easier! Do not be afraid to ask forhelp from your instructors, from academic advisors, from student mentors, and from yourclassmates. The more help you receive the better your grades will be.

The final thought I want to leave for you today is to play as a college student bybeing involvedwith the activities of your university. We have Division 1 athletes play-ing many different sports. We have dozens of clubs and organizations on campus to helpdevelop your interests and to foster community. When I was a chaplain in a Catholichigh school, I used to warn new students not to join the “2:25 Club”. The final classwould end every day at 2:25 and half the students would rush home. They wouldmiss themost fun of being a high school student. I used to call those students members of the“2:25 Club”. That was the one club not to join! Try a few clubs, attend a few games, andparticipate in a few activities. College life is so much more than classes and assign-ments. It can be a great deal of fun if you learn to play on campus.

Praying, working, and playing in one of the most culturally diverse urban campus-es in the world is the life of a Brooklyn Campus Blackbird! It is really a pleasure for meto share this great time in your lives in such a unique atmosphere. May God bless you,may you be successful, and may you be filled with joy as you move toward commence-ment.

Sincerely,Fr. Charlie Keeney

Dear New and Returning Scholars,

On behalf of the School of Education,I welcome both the new Class of 2013and returning students to Long IslandUniversity’s Brooklyn Campus. As edu-cators we are believers in possibility—the individual possibilities of ourselvesand our students and the democratic pos-sibilities of our communities, city andcountry. We know that the way we makeour deepest values alive and real in theworld is through the work we do withothers, and education is our chosenwork.

Our mission at the School ofEducation is to create educators whovalue all human beings, believe in theircapacities, and work for social justicethrough education. The Department of Teaching and Learning and The Department ofHuman Development and Leadership have formulated the qualities that we desire oureducation majors to possess. We call this the K.E.E.P.S. mission. This missionenables us to fulfill many goals.We impart to our students knowledge, andwe in return learn from them because each

student brings a wealth of life experience. We teach education majors how to discoverand enquire, to ask important questions and follow them where they lead. Our educationmajors have the frame of mind that encourages them to show empathy to those withwhom they work. We want to create a more democratic society, so that all people canparticipate fully in what this nation has to offer. This is pluralism at its best. If wehave done our job correctly, our students leave enriched and empowered to perform thejobs and tasks before them. They are socially committed.

In keeping with our mission to foster a more democratic society, the School ofEducation is presenting School Talks IV, the topic of which is working to supportunderachieving students in schools. One of the speakers will be Dr. Pedro Noguera. Weinvite you to participate in a lively discussion on ways to ensure that all studentsreceive a quality education. It is through education that all citizens can reach their truepotential.You can also stop by to see us in the Pratt Building, Second Floor, Room 213. We

would love to meet you and to discuss how your career and personal goals can beachieved through majoring in education.

Best wishes for a great year.

Cecelia Traugh, DeanSchool of Education

On behalf of its editors and staff of, Seawanhaka extends allof LIU’s returning students and incoming freshman a heartywelcome. We wish you all the best in the new academic year,and hope to hear your feedback! E-mail us at seawanhaka-

[email protected] OR follow us on Twitter(@seawanhakapress)!

WELCOME BACK LIU

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The School of Business,Public Administration andInformation Sciences at LongIsland University, BrooklynCampus welcomes all new andcontinuing business students forthe 2009-2010 academic year. Wehope that you had an enjoyablesummer and you are excited aboutthe start of the new academic year.With the current state of the econ-omy, the opportunities for busi-ness majors keep expanding tobring about innovation and cre-ative thinking for the added valueto organizations and its stakeholders. Our business undergraduate programs include for-mal study options in accounting, computer science, information systems, manage-ment, marketing, and business administration with a number of specialized electives.We provide you with a business education that guides you to navigate the global econ-omy, and identify and exploit the opportunities in the business world.

Our mission is to prepare business leaders and responsible citizens in this dynam-ic and interconnected world in which we live. We are so fortunate that we are located ina community that is truly diverse and multicultural. As classes begin, we invite you tobe part of the exciting culture of the School by actively participating in our profession-al development events, lecture series, various student clubs activities, and businesssocials. The faculty and staff are committed to forging partnerships with you to serveyou during your educational journey and assist you as alumni of the School.

For inquiries about our students clubs, support services, or events, please free tovisit the School of Business Offices in the Humanities Building, 7th Floor or contactJoan Pierre at (718) 488-1121 or [email protected]. Students with interest in busi-ness, whether as a minor or a major, are encouraged to meet with our undergraduate aca-demic advisor Marni Passer ([email protected]) and business career counselorRobin Goldstein ([email protected]) located in H-700. Our offices are openMonday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm and Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00pm throughout the academic year.

On behalf of the faculty and staff of the School of Business, we wish youa very pro-ductive year and look forward to assisting you begin your path of success.

Sincerely,

Mohammed Ghriga, Ph.D.Dean, School of Business

Welcome Nursing Students:

For those of you entering the professional phase of your nursing education todayis a landmark day. It signifies your entry into the world of professional nursing. Yournursing education starts today and finishes when you successfully pass your NCLEXlicensing exam. For those of you, who are continuing students, today marks yourprogress in meeting your goals. You are another step closer to becoming a profession-al nurse.

The path you have chosen is not an easy one. Most of you will work harder asstudents than you have ever worked. You will make many sacrifices – financial, social,family and work. You will spend many late nights and weekends studying and longdays in the clinical setting. You will be challenged academically and ethically.

In return for your sacrifices you will leave this program a competent, ethical, well-educated professional. The world of nursing will welcome you. You will have theopportunity to spend the rest of your career in exciting, challenging and interestingjobs. You can work all over the world, in intriguing settings – as a nurse on an exper-imental research unit, in newborn nursing, in the field hospitals in Iraq, as an occupa-tional nurse in a brokerage house, as a hospice nurse caring for the dying, as an educa-tor.

Nursing demands the best from you, but, in return, gives you the best – a life wellspent. We are here to facilitate your progress and help you through your education.Come to us for assistance, challenge us, challenge yourself. To quote from the U.S.Army (and Maslow) “be all you can be”.

Sincerely,

Dawn F. Kilts, M.A., RN, CEN, CANP, DeanSchool of Nursing

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CONTENTSUNDER

PPRREESSSSUURREEBy Ian SmithEditor-in-Chief

“Salutations.”For those of you familiar with the works of

author E.B. White, in particular, the award-win-ning children’s novel, Charlotte’s Web, you willremember that this is the method by which theoptimistic spider, Charlotte, introduces herself tothe book’s unwitting hero, Wilbur.

“Salutations means greetings. It’s my fancyway of saying hello,” says Charlotte.

It seems fitting that I should great you, myloyal readers, in such a dignified, “fancy” way.Throughout this year’s inaugural issue ofSeawanhaka, you will read letters from deans,directors and other important campus figures.Conspicuously absent, however, are letters fromstudent leaders, welcoming back their peers froman all-too-short summer break.

This is why I am here.Well, sort of. There are other reasons, but I’ll

get to those later.What I’m not going to tell you are all of the

things you’ve already heard before. You know,how your university years are going to be “thebest years of your life,” or how “now is the timewhen you should take advantage of any and allopportunities,” or that, “what you do in collegewill dictate the terms of your professional life.”

You know all that; you’ve had it drilled intoyour heads for years by parents, guidance coun-selors, academic advisers and a host of others.What I’m going to tell you is something that theydidn’t, something that may not have crossed yourmind until now. This is especially true for LIU’sincoming freshman class.

What I want to tell you is this: learning at theuniversity level will be difficult. Very difficult.More difficult than anything you have ever expe-rienced in any other classroom, more difficult thananything you know.

It’s interesting to note that, on the day I’mwriting this, President Barack Obama delivered aspeech to kids across the United States, from gradeschool on up. Much of what he talked about wasaimed directly at students younger, sometimesmuch younger, than ourselves. However, some-thing he did say in his broadcast will certainly betrue for all of you.

“The truth is, being successful is hard.”Truer words may never have been spoken.

But, ultimately, that is why we are here, is itnot? To be successful, not just in general, but onour own terms.

For most of us, success means different things.For some students, it might mean entry into theuniversity’s Pharmacy program. For others, itmight mean the acceptance of a coveted intern-ship. Still, for others, success might be measuredin much smaller increments; an A on a test, a pointscored in a sports event, the smooth planning of acampus-wide event.

While the meaning of success is as diverse asLIU’s student body, the steps needed to obtain itare largely the same - hard work, perseverance awillingness to go above and beyond what is sim-ply required.

You will face pitfalls and obstacles, most cer-tain. At one time or another, you will fail. That isguaranteed. It is how you deal with these failuresthat will, in part, define your ability to excel atLIU. Will you succumb to them, give up and limpaway like an injured pet? Or will you analyze yourmistakes, isolate what went wrong and work evenharder the next go ‘round?

You might be thinking that there must besome secret, some tricks that you can pull in orderto do well without putting in the effort. I’m sorryto tell you that those don’t exist. All that exists isthe grindstone, which your collective noses will beconstantly pressed against.

I’m not saying this to scare you or send yourunning for the hills. I’m just trying to give you anidea of how things really are. If you have somesort of genetic aversion to sincere effort, well, all Ican suggest is that you might want to rethink yourcurrent course of action.

So, with that haear-warming diatribe on thetrials and tribulations of academic life out of theway, I can now move on to welcoming 2009’sincooming freshman.

Welcome.See how easy that was? No pressure.In all seriousness, though, with all the doom

and gloom I’ve put forh thus far in this column,you freshman might be a little bit, how do I say it...off put.

Don’t be alarmed, because while there willalways be work to be done, there will also be plen-ty of opportunities to relax, kick back and enjoy

the city that you are now calling home.Too often LIU students see the campus as a

very insular community, interested in the going-ons of the Downtown Brooklyn area. It is often for-gotten that we are a small part of something muchbigger, New York City, the greatest city in theworld. I would recommend to you all that youtake the time to explore this wonderful city ofours. If you haven’t been, go to the Met, take in aBroadway show, go walking in Central Park. Ifyou’d like to stay close to campus, grab a bite atJunior’s or go see a performance at BAM. ConeyIsland is still open right now, so make sure to seethe boardwalk before you can’t ever see it again.

While I do often espouse the greater wondersof New York City, that doesn’t mean you shouldeschew the innumerable activities on campus. Ifyou think that campus life is boring, ask your-selves, are you actually doing anything? Enjoyingcampus life involves a lot of give and take, andyou’ll get out what you put in.

Now, more than ever before, LIU needs thesupport of an active and involved student body.The community aspect of this campus is not near-ly as robust as it should be, but that can be easilychanged. It depends on the participation studentslike you.

LIU’s innumerable clubs and organizationsoffer the best way to not only get involved withcampus life, but to make a host of new friends aswell. Have an opinion that you want heard? Senda letter to Seawanhaka. Interested in broadcast?Join up with our friends over at WLIU-BK Radioand LIU TV. Want to change your campus for thebetter? Get involved with Student Government.

It’s as simple as going to a sports game andcheering for your team. It’s as simple as helping anew student finding his way around campus. It’sas simple as caring about what happens to theplace that we all inhabit.

Although I don’t always show it in my column(as you will come to realize in the near future), I docare about this university, and as a senior, I want toleave it a better place than I found it. Nevertheless,improving our campus, both within and without,is all of our responsibility.

Feel differently? Send a response to [email protected] and you could end up here!

Episode 1:Greetings & Salutations

CAMPUS CALENDAR


Kumble TheaterFor more information, call (718) 488-1624

or visit www.kumbletheater.org.

Sat. , September 26 - Sun. , September 27, 2 p.m.Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival & Lecture SeriesFestival spotlights the talent and struggle of women of color in the film industry.

Thu. , October 1 - Mon. , October 11“Scribblin’ at the Automat”Uplifting original play dramatizes a conversation between lifelong friends, acclaimedwriter James Baldwin and famed photographer Richard Avedon.

Tue. , October 20, 10:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.Community Works

Sat. , October 24, 7 p.m.Kingdom Choice Awards

Fri . , October 30 - Tue. , November 10El Jubilado

ExhibitionsGallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday/Sunday,11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Humanities Building Gallery is closed on weekends). Admission

is free. For more information, call Nancy Grove at (718) 488-1198.

Tue. , September 1 - Fri . , October 2, Humanities Gal leryJudith Shea “Legacy CollectionSculpture and photographs.

Tue. , September 1 - Fri . , October 2, Salena Gal lery“Under the Glass”Contemporary Russian photography.

Tue. , September 1 - Fri . , October 2, Resnick Gal leryBASIS Summer ProgramHigh-school student work.

Mon. , October 5 - Fri . , November 6, Humanities Gal leryMatt Freedman and Paul RhoadsSculpture and paintings.

Mon. , October 5 - Fri . , November 6, Salena Gal lery“Turnstile”Group exhibition.

Mon. , October 5 - Fri . , November 6, Resnick Gal leryCynthia DantzicWorks by Brooklyn Campus art professor.

DanceFor more information, call (718) 488-3355.

Fri . , October 16, 7 p.m. , Kumble TheaterDance Faculty ConcertEclectic evening of contemporary dance and performance.Tickets: $15; $10, students and seniors with ID.

Music“Jazz Clinic and Concert Series” features top names in jazz. Admission is free. For more infor-

mation, call Bob Aquino at (718) 488-1668.

Tue. , October 6, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. , Humanities Bui lding, Room 106T.K. BlueJazz saxophonist will conduct master class on “Improvising the Blues.”

Tue. , October 20, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. , Humanities Bui lding, Room 106Amir El SaffarIraqi-American trumpeter will discuss improvising with Arabic modes and scales.

Wednesdays, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. , Humanities Bui lding, Room 106Long Island University ChorusThe chorus rehearses every Wednesday, starting September 9. For more information,contact Gloria Cooper at (718)488-1450.

BusinessFor more information, call La’Shaina Dickerson at (718) 488-1132

Tue. , September 1 & October 6; Wed. , September 16 & October 216:30 p.m. , LLC 115Toastmasters International Club MeetingPublic speaking club provides a supportive and fun way to become more persuasive.Call Vanessa Gonzalez at (718)488-1435.

ReadingsThe English Department’s multicultural “Voices of the Rainbow” series is funded by

the Provost’s Office. Admission is free. For more information, call LouisParascandola at (718) 488-1109.

Wed. , October 7 , Noon, Locati on TBAThomas Sayers Ellis and Jacqueline BishopA poet and photographer from Washington D.C., Ellis co-funded the Dark RoomCollective. Auhor of the highly praised collection, “The Maverick Room,” he hasbeen published in Grand Street, Ploughshares and The Best American Poetry (1997,2001). Bishop is a Jamaican-born poet, writer, painter and filmmaker. Foundingeditor of Calabash: A Journal of Carribbean Arts & Letters, she has written the novel,“The River’s Song,” and the poetry collections, “Fauna” and “Snapshots fromIstanbul.”

Mon. , October 26 , 6 p.m. , Locati on TBAKevin BakerBaker has been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, theChicago Tribune, the Los Angeles Times and Harper’s magazine. His works includethe historical novels, “Sometimes You See it Coming”; “Paradise Alley”; “Striver’sRow”; and “Dreamland,” which is set largely in Coney Island.

SEAWANHAKA GAMES & MORE


“I don’t know how to cook. I wouldn’t even know how to boilan egg properly. I never cooked a turkey in my life. I hate tosay I neer even carved one. But Martha Stewart and I have

something in common. We have both been the targets of feder-al prosecutors.”

-Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, from his newbook, The Governor.

AArr iiee ss (March 21 - April 19)Your charming side is out in force today, so make themost of it! You should find a few opportunities toimpress potential romantic partners or business asso-ciates, and it's easier than ever.

TTaauurruuss (April 20 - May 20)You're in a good groove today, and should be able toprove to almost anyone how dependable you can be --all you have to do is act naturally! You may impresssomeone so much they give you a new title of respect.

GGeemmiinnii (May 21 - June 21)Try not to overwhelm anyone with questions today --least of all yourself! Self-doubt and other self-destruc-tive tendencies are dangerous right now, so make sureyou're keeping it positive.

CCaanncceerr (June 22 - July 22)You pick up on someone's subtle signals late in theday and should be able to parlay that into a muchstronger relationship. It may be romantic or business,but you should be better off tomorrow.

LLeeoo (July 23 - August 22)Your energy is better spent on closings than openingstoday, so make sure that you're doing whatever youcan to clear off your desk and otherwise make surethat you're ready for what's coming.

VViirrggoo (August 23 - September 22)Your mind and spirit are running more deeply thanever, so now is the best time to go spelunking in yoursubconscious. You may pull out some artistic notionsor a new direction for your life!

LLiibbrraa (September 23 - October 22)An act of kindness leaves you feeling all warm andfuzzy inside, but it doesn't take you long to kick intogear and repay the favor. Life is great, and you feellike a part of something big.

SSccoorrpp iioo (October 23 - November 21)Watch your temper! You are prone to extreme behav-ior today, which should be fine -- exhilarating, even --as long as you keep yourself from boiling over. Thingsshould settle down in a few days.

SSaaggii ttttaarriiuuss (November 22 - December 21)You need to focus on the numbers this time -- even ifyou can't figure out how to find them! Use your bigbrain to track down the figures you need, and theneverything should start to make sense.

CCaappiiccoorrnn (December 21 - January 19)Get back to nature, if that's at all possible -- yourgreat energy makes a brief communion with thewoods or surf incredibly rewarding! It's a great day totake a break from your routines.

AAqquuaarriiuuss (January 20 - February 18)A strange emotional state washes over you midday,and you might have to duck out of work or otherresponsibilities in order to take care of it. Life shouldget a bit simpler in the near future, though.

PPiiss cceess (February 19 - March 20)Your psychic powers are stronger than usual today, soexpect some big jolts as people's souls reveal them-selves to you. It's a good time to file information awayfor alter use, rather than taking direct action.

SEAWANHAKA GAMES & MORE


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him out to di nner o r on outi ng s . They come back to hi s job repeatedl y jus t to i nter-act wi th him. He’s had enough o f i t. What can he do to make them s top?

You’re kidding me, right? I don’t know what your friend is so workedup about; he should be flattered that such high-class ladies are flockingto him. But, if it’s really becoming a problem, he can always go the bru-tally honest route. That being, anytime a cougar approaches him he cansay, as loudly as possible without yelling that, no, he is not interested inany kind of weekend excursion, and, no, he would not get with you evenif he had no other choice. That should set things straight. Or embarassthe cougar to the point where she’ll never come back. Whichever comesfirst.

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At first, I couldn’t stop myself from laughing at this question. Whatguy would really turn down dates, especially from older women? Afterthinking about it for a while though, I realized that just as women hateit when guys act like obnoxious fools, guys might actually feel thesame way if women act rude. So, here’s me taking the mature route.Tell your friend to explain very clearly to these women that he is in noway interested, and if they don’t stop making these inappropriateadvances, he will have them permanently banned from his job. If thatfails, tell him to call the cops and report the cougars for stalking him.

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MEMORANDUMAs the possibility of a resurgence of the H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) seems likely this fall, Long Island University’s Brooklyn Campus is takingthe necessary precautions, to ensure that the Campus – our students, faculty members and administrators – are prepared in the event of ahealth crisis.

The Brooklyn Campus’ University Health & Medical Services has partnered with The Brooklyn Hospital Center to provide excellent, com-passionate health care to students, faculty and staff members, and their families including a wide variety of diagnostic and preventativeservices that will be outlined in a brochure that we will be distributing across the Campus. If you develop flu-like symptoms, it is recom-mended that you see a health care provider.

University Health & Medical Services is located at:175 Willoughby Street (Entrance on Fleet Place) Hours of operation are: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.For appointments call: 718-246-6450 (Walk-ins accepted)

Between 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., please visit the Family Medical Center located at:The Brooklyn Hospital Center 121 DeKalb Avenue, 1st Floor, Maynard BuildingFor appointments call: 718-250-8657

If you need to speak to a physician after hours, call: 718-250-8621.

In addition, you should take these basic steps to protect your health:• Cover your nose and your mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. (The use of alcohol-based hand cleaners also is effective)

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth, as you will have a greater chance of infecting yourself if you have been exposed to someone who is sick.• Try to avoid close contact with sick people.• If you get sick with flu-like symptoms such as coughing, fever, body aches or sore throat, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that you stay home from work or school and that you limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.

Students, and faculty and staff members who become ill with flu-like symptoms should stay home and see their health care provider.Residential students, who exhibit flu-like symptoms, where possible, should contact their families and go home, remaining there until 24hours after symptoms subside.

We will continue to follow the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the New York State Department ofHealth and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, as they are revised and updated.

Long Island University Brooklyn Campus CommunityGale Stevens Haynes, ProvostSeptember 1, 2009H1N1 Flu Update


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Blackbirds Kick Off 2009-2010 SeasonAs the academic year comes into full swing, several of our sports teams have already

been competing against schools across the country, preparing for the daunting battle ofthe Northeast Conference. Let’s take a look at what each team has done so far this season.

Women’s So ccerThe women’s soccer team had an impressive first four games to start their season,

winning all four matchups and shutting out every opponent along the way. They started their impressive season with 1-0 victories against Iona and Buffalo dur-

ing their home opener, and continued their impressive play by winning the USF OdwallaNike Classic against San Francisco and San Jose State.

Freshman Jennifer Bannon has been a tremendous force at the net for the LadyBlackbirds. The first-year student athlete won the starting duties over the summer and hasnot disappointed. In the first four games she recorded 15 saves and shut out every oppo-nent she faced.

Her performance has drawn attention from the NEC, who awarded her with back-to-back accolades. She won NEC Defensive Player of the Week honors, followed by NECRookie of the Week honors the next week. She also received the BigAppleSoccer.comPlayer of the Week honors for her performance in the USF Odwalla/ Nike Classic.

Kayleigh Morgan currently leads the team with two goals and was named Adidas/NECPlayer of the Week for the first week of September.

Samantha Hoak, Kim Bishop, Aly Hanson and Ariana Calderon each have one goalfor Long Island.

The Lady Blackbirds have won their last 11 games on home turf, stretching all theway back to last season.

The team will travel to Queens to take on St. Johns on Friday Sept. 11, and then willcompete in the George Mason Tournament in Fairfax, Va. Long Island begins conferenceplay on Sept. 25 against Wagner.

Men’s So ccerThe men’s soccer team has accomplished a feat that has, until now, eluded them

throughout their entire program history: win a game against a California-based team onthe road.

The achievement was earned last Monday against Santa Clara in the UC IrvineCollege Classic. Sophomore Adam Janssen picked up the shutout after saving six shots.Senior Adam Kelemet scored the game-winning goal in the 58th minute and JakeemJohnson tacked on another goal ten minutes later to seal the victory for the Blackbirds.

The rest of the season hasn’t gone so well for Long Island, having lost to Colgate inthe season opener, as well as to No. 15 ranked UC Irvine.

The Blackbirds will look to earn some much-needed wins when they play their homeopener on Saturday Sept. 12 against Columbia.

The team begins conference play on October 2 against Bryant at LIU Field.

Vo l l eybal lThe Long Island University Volleyball team didn’t have the best start to their season

either, but don’t let the 1-6 record fool you. The Lady Blackbirds traditionally have notstarted their seasons well. Playing against some of the nations top-tier schools would notdo wonders to any team’s record.

In the past three seasons, Long Island began 2-4, 4-9 and 5-7 in 2006-2008 respec-tively and still won the Northeast Conference Championships in all three seasons.

LIU will begin a three-game home stand for the Courtyard LaGuardia Classic begin-ning Friday, Sept. 11. Their opponents will include Colgate, Siena and Georgia.

By Michael NgSports Editor

Picked OffBy Michael Ng

Sports Editor

The beginning of theschool year is never some-thing to look forward to.Gone are the days of summer,when we had plenty of timeto sleep or, alternatively,enough free time to doabsolutely nothing.

The one good thingabout the first week ofSeptember, however, is thatwe can finally be excitedabout the start of the profes-sional football season.Getting worked up any timebefore that means you’re justbeing over anxious.

There are many goodstorylines unfolding as weenter the season. Jay Cutler’schildish acts, Brett Favre’schildish acts, BrandonMarshall’s childish acts,Michael Crabtree’s childishacts and, oh, how could I forget, Michael Vick is back.

But let me focus for a moment on the athletic side of the sport. More specifically, ourNew York Giants. Why focus on Big Blue? Well, that’s my team, and, let’s face it, the Jetsare going nowhere this year, at least, not with Tom Brady back in New England. Let’s readsomething positive to start our school year.

The big question coming into the season will be how the Giants will fare without a bigtime receiver. We all witnessed during last season’s down stretch, when Plaxico Burressshot himself in the leg, that the Giants couldn’t compete without one.

Although they still don’t have the playmaker they want Eli Manning to throw to, theirreceiving core is a lot better than the one we saw at the end of last season.

Rookies Hakeem Nicks and Ramses Barden could prove to be two reliable receivers forEli Manning. Nicks has shown some playmaking ability in the preseason and Barden, at6’6”, could be a red zone threat for opponents.

Along with the continued development of Kevin Boss, Steve Smith and DomenikHixon, the Giants receiving corps is not too bad and that’s good enough considering thisis still a team built on the running game and the defensive line.

If Brandon Jacobs can stay healthy, the Giants will have no problem moving thechains down the field. Ahmad Bradshaw will perform well in his new role as the No. 2 back.He’s faster than Derrick Ward and should have some big plays throughout the season.

If you thought the defensive front was great the past two years, well come up with wordbetter than that to describe this years line. Osi Umenyiora is back and should relieve JustinTuck on the other end from double teams. New York also signed Chris Canty and RockyBernard to solidify their front four and provide much needed depth to a group that faded downthe stretch last year.

Along with the addition of linebacker Michael Boley, the defense is far more aggres-sive with turnover capabilities, which will help out Manning and the passing game.

If their defense lives up to expectations and Jacobs stays healthy, Big Blue can livewithout a top-tier receiver. They’ll be dangerous in the red zone with Jacobs and big targetslike Barden and Boss.

Look for them to win the division again and make a strong push in the playoffs.

Can Eli Manning guide the Giants to another Super Bowl? (Photo Credit: www.inreesewetrust.blogspot.com)


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MEN’S SOCCER

Team

Long IslandCentral Conn. St.Fairleigh DickinsonSacred HeartSt. Francis (PA)Mount St. Mary’sBryantMonmouthRobert MorrisWagner Quinnipiac

NEC

0-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-0

Overall

4-02-1-12-22-22-22-31-21-21-21-20-1

Pct.

----------------------

Home

2-01-01-11-10-10-21-01-11-01-10-0

Away

1-00-1-10-11-12-12-10-10-10-10-10-1

Neutral

1-01-01-00-00-00-00-10-00-10-00-0

Recent Results

Recent Results9/6/09

9/4/09

Team

Central Conn. St. Fairleigh DickinsonMonmouthQuinnipiacMount St. Mary’sLong IslandSt. Francis (PA)Sacred HeartSt. Francis (NY)BryantRobert Morris

NEC

0-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-0

Overall

2-02-03-00-0-21-11-21-20-10-20-30-3

Pct.

1.0001.0001.000.500.500.333.333.000.000.000.000

Home

0-02-01-00-0-10-00-01-10-10-00-20-1

Away

1-00-02-00-0-11-10-20-10-00-10-10-1

Neutral

1-00-00-00-00-01-00-00-00-10-00-1

Pct.

1.000.625.500.500.500.400.333.333.333.333.000

Pts------------------------

Streak

W4L1L1W1L1W2W1W1W1W1L1

Streak

W2W2W3T2L1W1W1L1L2L3L3

VOLLEYBALLTeam

Sacred HeartFairleigh DickinsonRobert MorrisCentral Conn. St.BryantSt. Francis (PA)Long IslandQuinnipiacSt. Francis (NY)

NEC

0-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-0

Overall

5-13-53-51-21-51-51-60-30-4

Pct.

------------------

Home

3-00-03-21-20-00-00-10-00-4

Away

1-01-20-10-00-20-21-20-10-0

Neutral

1-12-30-20-01-31-30-30-20-0

Pct.

.833

.375

.375

.333

.167

.167

.000

.000

.000

Streak

W4L1L4W1L2L2W1L3L4

Blackbirds Upcoming ScheduleDate

9/11/09

Opponent

St. Johns

Location

Queens, N.Y.

Time

5:00pm

Recent Results

Blackbirds Upcoming Schedule

1.

1.

1.

Long Island 2San Jose State 0

Long Island 2San Francisco 0

Date

9/12/09

Opponent

Columbia

Location

LIU Field

Time

1:00pm

9/7/09

9/5/09

Long Island 2Santa Clara 0

(15) UC Irvine 1Long ISland 0

Blackbirds Upcoming ScheduleDate

9/11/09

Opponent

Colgate

Location

Wellness Center

Time

7:00pm

9/8/09

9/5/09

:Long Island 3Seton Hall 0

New Hampshire 3Long Island 0

Women’s Soccer Start Season Undefeated

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