Dominican University New York

10/24/2026

10/23/2026

Wow! Last night’s Trunk or Treat 👻🎃was Dominican University’s biggest and best ever!! Our students put so much thought and creativity into their trunks and costumes 🧛💀and their enthusiasm and kindness to the local children was noticed! Thanks to all the local families who turned out to make the event a success. We keep adding new features to the Dominican University Trunk or Treat —with a train ride🚂, pumpkin painting, face painting, hay bowling, hot chocolate and apple c***r. It is a wonderful community event!!

10/20/2026

🎃👻 TRUNK OR TREAT IS COMING THIS THURSDAY AND YOU ARE INVITED!! 👻🎃
Get ready for an evening full of food, costumes, candy, & Halloween fun! 🍬🕷️🧡
📅 October 22
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Casey Hall Parking Lot
🎟️ FREE ENTRY!
🍭 Food & treats
👻 Halloween fun & MORE! Everyone is welcome to come enjoy our FREE activities, including the spooky trackless train, pumpkin painting, face painting, hay bowling🎳, hot chocolate, apple c***r, and more!

10/19/2026

Gabby Petito’s mom and stepmom were on campus last week as part of Domestic Awareness Month. After 22-year-old Gabby was killed by her boyfriend Brian Laundrie, her family began a mission to turn their tragedy into purpose and the Gabby Petito Foundation was born. Nichole Schmidt (Gabby’s mom) and Tara Petito (Gabby’s bonus mom) are educating young people about Gabby’s story and the red flags of domestic violence listed in the first picture with the goal of saving lives. Dominican University students packed the Holt Room and had lots of questions. The program was a joint event of the Criminal Justice Department, the Office of Student Development, and Center for Safety & Change. Help is available on campus. Campus support services are available through our Office of Student Development, which includes our Title IX Coordinator Jonathan Delgado, the Office of Counseling Services and the University’s partnership with the Center for Safety and Change.

Jonathan Delgado
Associate Dean of Students/Title IX Coordinator
845-848-5012

Office of Counseling Services (Confidential Resource)
845-848-4036
845-848-4030

Center for Safety & Change (Confidential Resource)
845-634-3344 (24/7 hotline)

10/16/2026

Charger Spirit was on fire 🔥 at the annual Charger Madness pep rally organized by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee!! The night was filled with athletic team introductions, laughs, prizes, and competitions including tug- of-war, the dunk contest, and the 3-point challenge. Shoutout to our Cheer Team and Caribbean Dance Team for bringing the performances and keeping the energy high! One night. Endless memories. Charger pride at its BEST! 🎉❤️🖤

10/14/2026

Undergraduate nursing students in the evening traditional program recently welcomed high school students taking part in Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland's 4H Careers in Human and Animal Medicine Program to the University. The 4H members learned and practiced basic health lessons, and spoke with the nursing students about their nursing career journeys and experiences. The trip was such a success, the 4-H Program plans to return next year!

10/13/2026

Great news for our Teachers of Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired (TVI) Program! 🎉The Dominican University TVI Program has received a three-year grant of up to $254,000 from the Lavelle Fund for the Blind to support our program and increase the supply of highly-qualified, certified TVIs. If you are interested in this rewarding field, Dominican University has a unique online program that only requires you to be on campus for three days at the end of June. Find out more here: https://www.duny.edu/teacher-education-2/tvi-program/

10/12/2026

Members of the Dominican University Alumni and Friends Travel Club recently returned from a ten-day “Sunny Portugal” tour. They traveled from Lisbon to Evora, Lagos, Obidos, and Cascais, the Portuguese Riviera, experiencing the local culture along the way. They visited an ancient Cistercian Monastery, the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, and took a scenic boat tour on the Atlantic Ocean through the rocks and caves of the region. lt was a spectacular immersion into the culture and heritage of Portugal!

10/09/2026

The legacy of organ donor advocate Lauren Shields '22, who passed away this summer, lives on. Lauren's mom, Jeanne, and Dominican University students hosted a Donor Enrollment Drive on campus Thursday through LiveOnNY. Among those helping out was Isabella Munoz, a senior nursing student, who is also a heart transplant recipient and advocate for donor enrollment. Then, at nightfall, the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge was lit up blue, the color used by the LiveOnNY organization, in honor and memory of Lauren. Lauren helped pass Lauren's Law in New York State, which encourages people to say "yes" to organ donations when applying for a drivers license.

10/05/2026

A favorite cafeteria worker -- Theresa Nguyen -- recently celebrated 40 years of service at the University. Theresa is the lead cashier and administrative support at the Granito Dining Center. Don't let her petite frame fool you. She is a powerhouse and says her energy never fades. Theresa is a former Vietnamese boat person who escaped from South Vietnam when the Communists attacked. She has no plans to retire and that's good news to her bosses and her customers! Officials from Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services and Dr. Martinez were on hand to give her a certificate, a gift, and flowers, thanking her for all her years of hard work. Thank you Theresa. You are the best. ♥️🖤