LIU Post facts for kids

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LIU Post

Motto	Mens Regnum bona possidet “An Honest Heart Is a Kingdom in Itself” (LIU Post) Urbi et Orbi ”To the City and the World” or “for the city (Rome) and the world” also “To the city [Rome] and to the globe” --- a blessing of the Pope (Long Island University)
Type	Private
Established	1954
President	Kimberly R. Cline
Academic staff	341 full-time
Undergraduates	5,169
Postgraduates	3,303
Location	Brookville , New York , United States
Campus	Suburban, 307.9 acres (1.246 km2)
Nickname	Sharks
Sporting affiliations	NCAA Division I
Website	www.liu.edu/post

LIU Post is a private university located in Brookville, New York, on Long Island. It is a big part of Long Island University (LIU). In fact, it is the largest campus in the LIU family of schools.

The campus is named after C. W. Post. His daughter, Marjorie Merriweather Post, sold her large estate to Long Island University in 1951. Three years later, the university named the campus after her father.

Exploring the LIU Post Campus

LIU Post is spread across 307 acres (1.24 km²) of beautiful, rolling hills. It is located in Brookville, New York, on Long Island's North Shore. Sometimes, people say the area is Greenvale because the local post office is there. The Greenvale train station is also nearby.

Main Buildings and Learning Spaces

Many classes are held in buildings like Humanities Hall and Life Sciences/Pell Hall. These are important for core subjects. Other classes happen in Hoxie Hall, Roth Hall, and Lorber Hall. Students also learn in the Theater Film and Dance building, Sculpture Studio, and Fine Arts Center. The B. Davis Schwartz Memorial Library and the Kahn Discovery Center are also key learning spots.

Arts and Student Life

The Tilles Center for the Performing Arts is on campus. It hosts many musical and theatrical events. This center is a great place to enjoy shows.

The Hillwood Commons is the main student activities center. It has offices for things like financial aid. It also has places for students to relax and study. You can find the Hillwood Cafe, Subway, and Starbucks here. These are popular dining spots. The Winnick Student Center is the main dining hall for students who live on campus.

Hillwood Commons is a meeting place for all students. It helps them get to know each other outside of classes. It also has a computer lab, a cinema, and the school bookstore. You can even find student-run businesses here.

The Interfaith Chapel

The LIU Post Interfaith Chapel is a special place for all faiths. It offers religious services and works with community groups. The chapel was designed in a classic Georgian style. It has a beautiful domed rotunda and tall columns at its entrance.

Living on Campus

Students can live in one of eight residence halls on campus. These halls are co-ed, meaning both males and females live there. They are separated by floor or wing. Each hall can house from 40 to 380 students.

Suffolk, Kings, Queens, and Nassau Halls are known as the "Freshman Quad." All first-year students living on campus stay in these buildings. The South Residence Complex, also called the Suites, has a different design. Up to eight students share a common living area, bedrooms, and a semi-private bathroom. All residence halls have lounges for relaxing or studying. They also have laundry facilities.

Academic Programs

LIU Post offers many different study programs for both undergraduate and graduate students. These programs are organized into various colleges and schools:

• College of Communications, Art, and Design
• College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• College of Management
• College of Education, Information and Technology
• School of Health Professions and Nursing

University Rebranding

In January 2012, Long Island University changed its name to LIU. They also introduced a new, simpler logo. The old logo had a map of Long Island. The new one just has the bold letters "LIU" and a triangle. The triangle is a Greek symbol for change and moving forward. The names of LIU's six campuses also became shorter. This helped unite them under the new LIU brand. The C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University then became known as LIU Post.

University Accreditations

LIU Post is officially registered with the New York State Education Department. It is also accredited by the Commission of Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. This means the university meets high standards for education.

Many of its academic programs also have special accreditation from professional groups. This shows that these programs are excellent in their specific fields.

Student Life and Activities

LIU Post is about 25 miles (40 km) east of New York City. This is a great location for students to explore the nation's largest city. Students at LIU Post can join many different clubs and organizations. They can also take on leadership roles.

Most students come from eastern Long Island, New York City, and the surrounding areas. However, there are also students from other parts of the country and from around the world.

The university has several Greek Life organizations. These include Alpha Epsilon Phi, Alpha Xi Delta, Delta Zeta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Phi Sigma Kappa, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Delta Tau, and Tau Kappa Epsilon.

Athletics and Sports

The sports teams at Long Island University are called the LIU Sharks. They compete at the Division I level. This is the highest level for college sports in the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

Before 2019, the university had two different sports teams. The C.W. Post campus had the LIU Post Pioneers, who competed in Division II. The LIU campus in Brooklyn had the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds, who competed in Division I.

In July 2019, the two campuses combined their sports teams. They formed a single team, the LIU Sharks, and now all compete in Division I.

Besides the official NCAA sports, students can also play other sports for fun. These include basketball, swimming, and volleyball. They can do this at the Pratt Recreation Center. The center also has a fitness area for workouts. The athletic fields and courts are used for recreational baseball, football, soccer, softball, and tennis.

The Pratt Center is also a place where high school basketball playoff games are held for Nassau County.

Notable Faculty Members

• T. K. Blue, a jazz band leader
• Bob Brier, an Egyptologist and expert on mummies
• Paul Kim, a music teacher and piano recording artist

Notable Alumni

• Rocky Aoki, who founded Benihana restaurants
• A.J. Benza, a TV show host and actor
• Frank Catalanotto, a former Major League Baseball outfielder
• Ray Dalio, who founded a big investment firm called Bridgewater Associates
• Ted David, a news anchor for CNBC
• Janet DiFiore, a former Chief Judge in New York
• Joe Gatto, a comedian and producer of Impractical Jokers
• Alan Hahn, a sports analyst and radio host
• Jackee Harry, an actress
• Bunny Hoest, a cartoonist
• Al Kahn, former chairman and CEO of 4Kids Entertainment
• Jamie Kellner, former chairman and CEO of Turner Broadcasting System
• Brian Kilmeade, a TV personality on Fox News Channel
• John Leguizamo, an actor
• Bruce Lipton, a developmental biologist
• Lynda Lopez, an anchorwoman
• Howard Lorber, chief executive officer of Nathan's Famous
• Dina Meyer, an actress
• Jorge M. Pérez, a billionaire real estate developer
• Richie Scheinblum, a former Major League Baseball All-Star outfielder
• Terry Semel, former chairman and CEO of Yahoo!
• Peter Senerchia, also known as Tazz, a professional wrestler and commentator
• Ronald Spadafora, an FDNY chief
• Ralph V. Suozzi, a former mayor of Glen Cove, New York
• Michael Tucci, an actor
• Larry Wachtel, a financial markets commentator
• Gary Wichard, a former footballer and sports agent
• Gary Winnick, who founded Global Crossing Limited