This past weekend, Webb’s sailing team hosted the Engineer’s Cup at the Webb Yacht Club. Seven teams from various colleges in the Mid-Atlantic region trekked to Webb for the regatta. Webb placed third, behind local rivals, the Kings Point Mariners, and the Stony Brook Snailers.

Saturday started off with a glassy calm, followed by some hot burgers and a freshening sea breeze for some excellent afternoon sailing. Sunday was not so sunny and pleasant, but the wind held nicely all day and even built enough for some post regatta kite boarding.

Webb would like to thank everyone who assisted with setup, clean up and water assistance during the event. We would especially like to thank Zach Backas ‘16 for organizing the regatta and Tyler Gray-Hoehn ‘18 for getting both whalers working properly.

Glen Cove, May 5, 2016 – Webb Institute’s President Keith Michel ’73, Campaign Chair Joseph Cuneo ’57, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees George Campbell, Jr., Ph.D., are pleased to announce that $32 million (80%) of the $40 million goal has been raised to date in the Campaign for Webb.

The Campaign for Webb: America’s Most Unique College is the most ambitious fundraising effort in the institution’s history. Through this effort, Webb plans to raise $40 million to enhance the college’s programs, infrastructure, and financial resources to meet the growing challenges of an expanding marine industry.

The Campaign has generated momentum through six Cornerstone investments, representing contributions of $2.5 million or greater, with over three years left in the Campaign period.

“It is our absolute pleasure to give back to Webb on this historic occasion. Webb has made a remarkable impact on our lives, so we make this investment knowing that it will help shape the lives of future students,” said Dr. Alfred Zeien ’52 and Mrs. Joyce Zeien, Cornerstone donors.

Of the $40 million Campaign goal, $28 million will be raised to strengthen the endowment and ensure intergenerational sustainability of the full-tuition scholarship model, while $12 million will be earmarked for facilities updates and expansion.

“Alumni and friends of Webb should consider the Campaign a call to arms—to enhance the endowment and provide the funds needed to assure future students an education without the burden of tuition,” said Mr. Lenfest, who is an honorary member of the Campaign Cabinet and has made a Cornerstone level commitment.

About Webb Institute

Founded in 1889 by William H. Webb, Webb Institute is a top-ranked undergraduate engineering college specializing in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Webb provides full-tuition scholarships to all admitted students; admission to Webb is extremely competitive with a maximum of 28 students being accepted into the program each year. Webb Institute prides itself on a 100% placement rate for graduates who are highly sought after by all segments of the marine industry. The campus is located on a beautiful, waterfront site in Glen Cove, NY.  For more information, visit www.webb.edu.

General Contacts:

Keith Michel
President, Webb Institute
516-671-2277, ude.bbew@lehcimk

Anthony R. Zic
Director of Development, Webb Institute
516-403-5375, ude.bbew@ciza

Media Contact:

Kerri Allegretta
Director of Media Relations and Communications, Webb Institute
516-403-5392, ude.bbew@attergellak

On Friday, April 29, 2016, Webb Institute’s students, faculty, staff, and administration celebrated Founder’s Day. Founder’s Day focuses on honoring and recognizing our founder, William H. Webb for his extraordinary vision and generosity. William Webb’s grand efforts have given hundreds of students the opportunity to obtain a great education in a truly unique way. Therefore, it has become a tradition to honor him by devoting one afternoon each year to repairing, reorganizing and beautifying Webb Institute’s historic campus.

During this year’s event, student’s planted flowers, repainted parking space lines, built a new table for the campus wood shop, cleaned the beach, repaired bicycles, maintained student whalers, demolished the Luckenbach patio, reorganized the library’s archives, cleaned the student kitchen and pub, painted a mural, and much more!

After all the hard work was done, everyone washed up, dressed in their formal wear, and headed to the Reception Room to enjoy the Annual Founder’s Day Banquet. The evening included great performances by the WooFs, a formal dinner, the traditional cutting of the cake, and an inspiring lecture by third generation Naval Architect and Marine Engineer, Mr. Bruce Rosenblatt. Mr. Rosenblatt gave words of wisdom to students, reflected on his inspiring career, and expressed his love and support for Webb Institute.

Founder’s Day Photo Gallery

View Founder’s Day Dinner Video 

View Founder’s Day Activity Video

Donald T. Bollinger served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in his family-owned business, Bollinger Shipyards, established in 1946; a full service marine construction and ship repair company.  He is now Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bollinger Enterprises, LLC, which in part serves as a family office.

He has employed Webb Institute student interns and graduates and has very generously contributed to Webb’s Mission and Strategic Plan. From 2006 to 2016, he served as a member of the Webb Board of Trustees, providing guidance, time, and talent; for that we will be forever grateful.

Mr. Bollinger has devoted time to professional and civic organizations, in addition to numerous boards and foundations – some but not limited to, the U.S. Coast Guard Foundation, National Petroleum Council, American Battle Monuments under the administration of President George W. Bush.  He was a member of the Louisiana Recovery Authority and Bring New Orleans Back Commission, involved in the rebuilding of New Orleans and Louisiana after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Other organizations include the National World War II Museum, the Shipbuilders Council of America, the Nature Conservancy of Louisiana, the United Way of South Louisiana and the New Orleans Region of the Boy Scouts of America. He has received numerous awards for these activities.

Webb Institute will award Mr. Bollinger with an Honorary Doctor of Science degree and be the principal speaker at Webb’s commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 18, 2016.

On Saturday, April 19, 2016, Webb Institute hosted a Celebrity Casino Night. The special event was planned and organized by Webb’s Senior Class and Social Committee. To help prepare for the big occasion, about twenty students assisted in decorating the Reception Room with fake dice and paper flowers. Students attending the event dressed as celebrities—fictional or real—as best as they could, with impressive results! Celebrity guests from the famous Colonel Sanders and Willy Wonka to popular DJ, Skrillex, made special appearances. “Mocktails” and hors d’oeuvres were passed around at the event by some amazing student-volunteer waitresses. Seen standing guard outside the Reception Room were two bouncers, Lee and Carter from the Rush Hour movie series. Meanwhile, in the Reception Room, student dealers stood in wait for the games to begin.

In addition to the classic casino games like, Keno, Blackjack, Poker, Plinko Board, and Roulette, the main attractions included a Kentucky Derby Human Horse Race, a Sock’em Boppers Boxing Tournament, and a Zorb Ball Sumo Wrestling Match. At the end of the night, there was a silent auction where people could use the Webb currency they had won over the course of the event to bid on special prizes. Some lucky students walked away a Hawaiian shirt richer!

Webb Institute would like to thank the Casino Night’s local sponsors, Long Island Bagel Café, the Downtown Café, Glen Cove Theatre, Vito’s, Forest Pizza, Tex Mex, Sopah Thai, Rising Tide, and Strong Island Styles for helping to make the event so successful.

View Casino Night Gallery