University Assistant Dean Chris Rosa will accept the New York Post Liberty Medal in the Education category at a special ceremony on October 17th. CUNY Senior Vice Chancellor Jay Hershenson nominated Dean Rosa for the award
CUNY Champions President Obama’s Directive On Undocumented Youth
October 11, 2012 | News
During September and October, CUNY demonstrated its commitment to the federal government’s directive called “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals” (DACA) with activities to service and support undocumented youth. CUNY-wide actions included emailing students to advise them of the service and posting information on the University website. Students were encouraged to sign up for help at [...]
Student-Vet Ann Little Buoyed by CUNY Vet Initiatives
July 19, 2012 | News
Student-veteran and CUNY staff member, Ann Little, was glad to be in attendance at the 4th Annual CUNY Office for Veterans’ Affairs Professional Development Conference held at the CUNY Graduate Center on February 10th. There she heard remarks by Frank Sanchez, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, who informed the audience about research underway to examine [...]
Dr. Paulette Dalpes Appointed Deputy to Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Chief of Staff
July 12, 2012 | News
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Frank D. Sanchez, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Paulette Dalpes to the position of Deputy to Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Chief of Staff, City University of New York, effective July 1st, 2012.
“New Eyes” for the Needy
May 4, 2012 | News
The eyes have it. Thanks to CUNY student Jessica Carrasquillo who participated in a successful eyeglass drive this spring, with a personal goal to collect 200 pairs of eyeglasses for donation. A student of the CUNY Malave Leadership Academy, and the School of Professional Studies, Carrasquillo is working to support people in need of glasses as part of her curriculum.>>
Lehman College Wins 2012 Bronx Achievement Award
April 30, 2012 | News
On March 29, 2012, Cindy Kreisberg, Director of the Student Health Center, accepted the 2012 Bronx Achievement Award on behalf of Lehman College.
Kingsborough Student Selected to be NUFP Fellow
January 18, 2012 | News
Andre Doeman was selected to be a NUFP (NASPA Undergraduate Fellowship Program) fellow. His mentor for this fellowship is Dean Paulette Dalpes. Along with developing his leadership skills, the fellowship grants Andre attendance at the national conference and offers him the opportunity to network with students and administrators from across the country.
Honing Future Leaders
August 13, 2008 | News
The summer 2008 issue of CUNY Matters contains a page-long article on the CUNY Leadership Academy. The article tells the stories of several CUNY students who have recently attended national student leadership conferences. I am very pleased to say that this marks the very beginning of the new University-wide CUNY Leadership Academy. Because the research shows that students are leaving college under-prepared in leadership training, my goal is to provide opportunities for every one of our students to exit CUNY with solid leadership experience and skills. [...]
CSAC Employer Appreciation Luncheon
April 1, 2008 | News
On May 14, 2008 the members of the Career Services Association of CUNY (CSAC) will host an Employer Appreciation Luncheon at New York City College of Technology’s Janet Lefler Dining Room. The luncheon will serve as an opportunity to network and show appreciation for those employers and their representatives who have provided employment and internship [...]
Intercollegiate Women’s Conference Planned
April 1, 2008 | News
The CUNY Leadership Academy is co-sponsoring the Intercollegiate Women’s Conference which is being organized by student leaders at Baruch College in cooperation with the CUNY Women’s Centers. The conference is open to everyone. To learn more, please visit: www.intercollegiatewomensconference.info