Molloy in the Community

Communiversity

In higher education, the phrase “town and gown” refers to relations between the two distinct communities of any university town: the local population and the university as an institution. Molloy wishes to build a long-term, mutually beneficial relationship with the Village of Rockville Centre and in the spirit of community, have named these efforts “Communiversity.”

Expected Outcomes

By aligning priorities and cultivating stronger relationships with each other, Molloy and the RVC community will benefit from this partnership. Advantages for both sides include:

• Create more visibility
• Boost economic development
• Increase capital and financial resources
• Provide jobs for one another
• Attract and retain world-class talent
• Elevate the level of both learning and life

Recent Initiatives

Recommended RVC Merchant Directory: Working with the RVC Chamber of Commerce, establish a directory of participating merchants that Molloy showcases in printed and digital communications that are distributed to Molloy students and their families, employees, and visitors to campus.

• The Senior Wellness Fair, sponsored by the RVC Herald, April 26, 2024. Molloy was an exhibitor, represented by the Molloy Institute of Lifelong Learning (MILL) and the Madison Theatre.
• NYS Association for College Admission Counseling Conference, June 4-8, 2024. With over 700 attendees Molloy worked with participating restaurants to organize events and sponsorships.
• The Art Walk, June 1-2 and June 8-9, 2024. Molloy’s Kellenberg Hall was a destination, showcasing senior BFA students’ work.
• Playing on the Porch, September 7, 2024. Students, President Lentini and Molloy Board member Wayne Lipton performed with Musically Inclined at Regan House.
• Students from Molloy’s School of Business worked with Backyard Players, a RVC non-profit organization on their senior capstone project.
• Molloy student athletes volunteered at Backyard Players recent Dance-a-Thon at the RVC Rec Center.