D-E ’78

Benjamin Rifkin | Dwight-Englewood 1978

Dr. Benjamin “Ben” Rifkin, Dean at Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for Library Information and Services as well as Professor of Comparative Literature and Linguistics, was honored by the Islamic Center of Long Island on November 24, 2019, for his dynamic leadership serving the communities on Long Island and beyond. The award mentioned his continuing work and commitment towards interfaith, ethnic and cultural harmony in the social and academic arena.

Schedule of Upcoming D-E Alumni and Community Events

Save the Dates!

November 28 – Dec 22, 2023

Blue & Gold Community Challenge
25 Days… 400 Donors… Unlock $50,000 for D-E!

February 1, 2024

Deadline for submission of Class Notes to our next magazine!
Email alumninews@d-e.org

April 27, 2024

Bulldog Bash
A Special Fundraiser Event to Benefit Financial Aid, on D-E’s Leggett Field!
Featuring The RUBIX KUBE Band!

May 23, 2024

Young Alumni BBQ for classes of 2021, 2022, 2023 on Leggett Field
Senior Class Panel with Young Alumni
Speed Networking with Alumni

October 18 – October 20, 2024

Reunion Weekend for all alumni and faculty
With special milestone celebrations for class years ending with 4 and 9.

* Note: All dates and events are subject to change. Scan the QR code or visit d-e.org/alumni for the most current details! *

GET INVOLVED! CLASS CAPTAINS AND REPS NEEDED!

Become a part of the class leadership team that works in partnership with the Alumni Relations Committee and Alumni Relations team throughout the year to promote class engagement and financial support for the School. Class Captains and Representatives (Reps) work with each other to plan milestone Reunion celebrations, share news and updates about classmates and the School, and inspire gifts to the Annual Fund.

We are looking for multiple members of each class to become a Class Captain or Rep and share the responsibilities!

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CALLING FOR ALUMNI NEWS!

We want to hear from you! We are already gathering stories and photos for the next issue of D-E Alumni Class Notes. If you would like to submit your news and possibly a digital photo for the Class Notes section, we ask that you e-mail alumninews@d-e.org no later than February 1, 2024. Take a moment and tell us what’s new with you… education, career, travel, marriage, family, D-E friends etc.