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May 20, 1999
Hot Lineup of Offerings Highlights "Summer By The Sea" at Southampton College

Classes (Graduate, Undergraduate, Credit & Non-Credit), Workshops, Camps and More

Contact:
Jane Finalborgo
Joe Dionisio
(516) 287 8313
Fax: (516) 283 4081

Southampton, NY -- Summer in The Hamptons means more than the beach, nightlife and hot sunny days. Southampton College of Long Island University has unveiled its "Summer By The Sea '99" program, a cornucopia of courses and workshops to make the season sizzle for people of all ages.

Undergraduate and graduate students can earn more credits, high school juniors and seniors can get a head start on college, adults seeking a new challenge can enroll in a plethora of intriguing non-credit courses, and children can enjoy a variety of day and sleepover camps.

For a free brochure, or to register for any program, call Carla Caglioti, Director of Summer Programs at 516-287-8175, or email her at summer@southampton.liu.edu. Course offerings can be viewed on Southampton College's web site at www.southampton.liu.edu.

"Summer By The Sea? has steadily grown each year, and the 1999 program is no exception. The learning experiences will include:

UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE CLASSES ( Sessions are May 4 to July 2; July 6 to Aug. 13)

Credit classes are available in Arts & Media, Business, Education, Gerontology, Humanities, Marine & Environmental Science, and Social Science. Southampton College's celebrated Marine and Environmental Science programs have produced 31 Fulbright Scholars in the past 24 years, a remarkable number for a small college.

MASTER WORKSHOPS IN THE ARTS

This is an exciting opportunity to create in workshops with today's most prominent artists, photographers, designers and ceramists who summer in The Hamptons.

Art: Past participants have included Robert Dash, Klaus Kertiss, Elaine deKooning, Roy Lichtenstein, Alfonso Ossorio and Larry Rivers. Ceramics (July and August): Call 516-287-8427 for details. Photography (July): Experience the past, present and future of photography. During each of the four weeks of the workshop, different topics will be covered through a series of one-credit courses.

WRITING

MFA Program in English & Writing: This innovative, acclaimed program, now in its second year, offers a variety of courses for new and continuing graduate students. Two summer sessions will feature courses taught by author/journalist/commentator Roger Rosenblatt, poet Kit Hathaway, novelist Robert Reeves and other noted writers. The James Jones Literary Society 1999 Annual Symposium (Saturday, June 26): Norman Mailer, William Styron, Budd Schulberg, Betty Comden and others will discuss their personal friendship with James Jones. Admission is free. 24th Annual Summer Writers Conference (Wed., June 30 to Friday, July 9): This conference allows writers of all genres to study and discuss writing. The conference offers a Reading/Lecture series, as well as 8-day workshops with prominent writers of fiction, non-fiction and poetry. The Reading/Lecture series will focus on the topic, "What's Wrong With American Writing?"

4TH ANNUAL SUMMER INSTITUTE ON AGING (June 3 to July 7)

The S.I.A will address the issue of "opportunity" as the U.S. population ages and the field of gerontology increases in importance. Students can complete a Master's or graduate certificate in Gerontology via a new "long distance learning" program.

PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS

Intro to Drawing (July 11-16 and July 18-23). Long Island Environment (July 19-24). Intro to Marine Science (July 18-23, July 25-30, August 1-6 and August 8-13). Intro to Writers & Writing (July 5-10). Intro to Media (August 15-20). Intro to Documentary Video Production (August 8-13): Class limited to 8 students.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

The School of Continuing Studies offers non-traditional students alternative learning experiences through lectures, workshops and intensive seminars. Call 516-287-8316 for a catalog of the many intriguing and unique opportunities.

CAMPS FOR CHILDREN

Southampton College Day Camp for children ages 5-15: * SOLD OUT * Basketball Camp for Girls 11-18 (June 27 to July 1). Call 516-736-7523. ? Basketball Camp for Boys 11-18 (June 27 to July 1). Call 516-475-7199. Gymnastics Camp for Boys & Girls (July 11-23). Call 516-666-6999. Lacrosse Camp for Boys & Girls 7-13 (June 28-July 1). Call 516-653-5658. Lacrosse Camp for Girls 11-18 (July 25 to July 29). Call 516-754-5702. Soccer Camps for Boys & Girls (August 8-12). Call 516-283-2909. Junior Day Camps for Boys and Girls 8-10. Call 516-736-7523. Kindercamp: This unique half-day program is designed for ages 3 and 4. Activities include arts & crafts, swim lessons, plays, field trips and more. Call 516-287-8320.