Allan Wernick talks about the small print of contests rules in the light of the recent flap over retailer Toys “R” Us disqualification– and subsequent reversal–of a sweepstakes award to to Chinese-American baby whose mother was not a legal resident.
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Public meeting of the Board of Trustees, February 26, 2007.
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Chancellor Goldstein outlines for the Board of Trustees the 2007-2008 State Executive Budget, which calls for significant improvements in the operating and capital budgets of CUNY’s senior and community colleges. The Chancellor also presents to the Board The New York Times ESOL Teacher of the Year, Professor Ellen Quish of LaGuardia Community College; and the results of the Philosophical Gourmet Report, a ranking of graduate programs in philosophy that rates the Mathematical Logic program at The CUNY Graduate Center, second in the country.
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A “preventable epidemic,” diabetes affects twice as many New Yorkers as it did ten years ago. Working with city health officials, CUNY has launched a diabetes awareness campaign, a Univertity-wide initiative to educate the public on ways to control and prevent the disease.
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Transforming renters into homeowners by helping to create and support low-income co-ops is the primary goal of the Urban Homesteading Assistance Board. Andrew Reicher, executive director of of the group, says these innovations can provide affordable housing alternatives for poor and working class families seeking shelter in a city of exploding real estate values, gentrification and landlord-friendly rent regulations.
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Bestselling Irish writer Colum McCann, professor of creative writing in the MFA program at Hunter College, reads from his most recent work “Zoli,” which tells the tale of a Polish gypsy poet. Professor McCann is the author of two collections of short stories and three novels, including the critically acclaimed “Dancer” a novel based on the life of Rudolf Nureyev. Named by Esquire magazine their 2003 “Writer of the Year,” his short feature film, “Everything In This Country Must” was nominated for an Academy Award in 2005.
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Legendary bond salesman Jim Lebenthal has led an extraordinary life– from Hollywood correspondent for Life magazine to Academy Award-nominated filmmaker. Chronicling his journey as an entrepreneur, adman and author, Mr. Lebenthal discusses his just published memoir and professional guide, “Confessions of a Municipal Bond Salesman” at the CUNY Graduate Center.
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Public hearing on items on the Board of Trustees Calendar for the February 20 2007 meeting of the Board.
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An editorial in the New York Times blasted President Bush’s State of the Union address for everything from his failed policies on the war in Iraq to the unfulfilled promises in his domestic agenda, including immigration reform. Allan Wernick explains the Bush administration’s position on immigration reform and whether or not the new Democratic Congress will get the job done.
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Two of CUNY’s distinguished faculty members are recipients of the National Medal of Arts. Renowned photographer and Hunter College Professor Roy DeCarava, and acclaimed literary translator Gregory Rabassa of Queens College and The Graduate Center, were among those who received the presidential honor during a recent White House ceremony. DeCarava is best known for his collection of photos which brought to life the Harlem Renaissance; while Rabassa is credited with bringing some of the greatest works of Latin American literature to the English speaking world.
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