🌱 Patch AM: How did Rockville Centre’s Molloy University beat out big-name schools?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did Rockville Centre's Molloy University beat out big-name schools?

Also on today's calendar: End of Summer Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Sun, some clouds; less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
• Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 75, low: 63.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 78 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Molloy University Named Top 100 College In the Country: TIME (patch.com) — Molloy University in Rockville Centre has been named one of TIME Magazine's top 100 colleges in the country, ranking 85th overall and excelling in student outcomes and learning environment. The school was the only Long Island institution on the list, putting a local campus alongside nationally known universities and highlighting Rockville Centre's role in higher education.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rockville Centre

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 5
• End of Summer Festival →
  369 Green Ave, East Meadow
  10:00 am
Sunday September 6
• Tanker Friend & Foes: A WWII Labor Day Weekend Event →
  Museum of American Armor, 1303 Round Swamp Rd, Old Bethpage
  11:00 am
Tuesday September 8
• Concert →
  Lynbrook Restorative Therapy & Nursing, 243 Atlantic Ave, Lynbrook
  11:00 am
Saturday September 19
• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 8
• RIVERSIDE: Bicycle Safety
  Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
  1:00 pm
• SSHS: Athletic Booster Club General Members Meeting (SSHS Cafeteria)
  Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• SSMS: Picture Day
  Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
• PTA Presidents Meeting (Admin Board Room)
  Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
  9:15 am
• WILSON: Bicycle Safety Program
  Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
  9:30 am
• WATSON: Bicycle Safety
  Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
  1:15 pm
• WILSON: PTA Kickoff
  Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Art Walk: Malverne Chamber of Commerce's 9th Annual →
  Village of Malverne, Malverne
  12:00 pm

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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