C.A.L.I.B.E.R.—Cause to Achieve Leadership, Intelligence, Brotherhood, Excellence, and Respect—is a multicultural student organization committed to academic excellence and community service. In working toward these goal shared by many, C.A.L.I.B.E.R. fosters respect for cultural diversity.

Founded in 1985, C.A.L.I.B.E.R. takes pride in its unending service to the greater Adelphi community. In addition to raising money, its members have worked with Habitat for Humanity building homes for low-income families in Hempstead, cooked breakfast for residents at Ronald McDonald House, and organized a fashion show at the Hempstead Senior Center.

C.A.L.I.B.E.R. members participate in the Heart Walk, MS Walk, and March of Dimes Walk. For the second year in a row, C.A.L.I.B.E.R. organized a march against youth gang violence on Long Island.

For 19 years, C.A.L.I.B.E.R. has hosted an annual fashion show. The theme of the 2004 show was "The Three Elements: Earth, Wind, and Fire," with the proceeds going to the Nimal Jiwatram Scholarship Fund named in memory of an alum. The scholarship is awarded to a student in financial need whose actions demonstrate the principles to which C.A.L.I.B.E.R. is dedicated.

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