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Stonewall Museum exhibit "Standing on the Shoulders of Heroes" comes to CCNY; LGBTQ+ activist Laverne Cox features on May 7

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "Standing on the Shoulders of Heroes," an exhibition of LGBTQ+ stories from the Stonewall National Museum & Archives Photography Exhibit, comes to The City College of New York from Apr.

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  • NEW YORK, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "Standing on the Shoulders of Heroes," an exhibition of LGBTQ+ stories from the Stonewall National Museum & Archives Photography Exhibit, comes to The City College of New York from Apr.
  • On May 7, a screening of " There are Things to Do " will take place from 5-7:30 p.m. in CCNY's Great Hall, located in Shepard Hall, followed by a discussion with the filmmaker and special guest LGBTQ+ activist and actress Laverne Cox .
  • The exhibition will be on display during college accessible hours in Shepard Hall's Lincoln Corridor at 259 Convent Avenue.
  • Tickets to the May 7 event and screening, can be reserved at eventbrite here .

Former Architect of the U.S. Capitol Alan Hantman presents CCNY's Rudin Lecture, May 2

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alan M. Hantman , the 10th Architect of the U.S. Capitol, returns to his alma mater on May 2 as the 2024 Samuel Rudin Distinguished Visiting Scholar .

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  • NEW YORK, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alan M. Hantman , the 10th Architect of the U.S. Capitol, returns to his alma mater on May 2 as the 2024 Samuel Rudin Distinguished Visiting Scholar .
  • Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the lecture, and Hantman will sign copies after the lecture.
  • Hantman was in the first graduating class of what became CCNY's Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture .
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    SOURCE City College of New York, Office of Institutional Advancement and Communications

CodersTrust secures partnership with the City College of New York (CCNY)

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Friday, April 19, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CodersTrust, a global EdTech Company with its headquarters in New York City, announced it signed an agreement at a ceremony on April 12th with City College of New York (CCNY) to provide programs for upskilling students and enable them to achieve job-ready certifications. CCNY is the flagship institution of City University of New York, the largest urban university system in the United States and this agreement will help them realize the vision of global outreach through overseas enrollments, academic collaboration, and student exchanges.

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  • NEW YORK, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CodersTrust, a global EdTech Company with its headquarters in New York City, announced it signed an agreement at a ceremony on April 12th with City College of New York (CCNY) to provide programs for upskilling students and enable them to achieve job-ready certifications.
  • Dr. Juan Mercado said, "This agreement with CodersTrust is very important to us, especially to City College Continuing and Professional Studies.
  • Golam Sarwar in attendance to support this important partnership and where he stated "This partnership will accelerate the mission of both organizations.
  • He said, "This agreement with CodersTrust is very important to us, especially to City College Continuing and Professional Studies.

Dr. Rick "The RokDok" Brand: A Memoir of Resilience and Reinvention, from The Bronx to Rock Stardom and Beyond

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Brand unveils his gripping memoir, charting a course from being left back in high school to becoming a renowned psychiatrist, from the grooves of rock 'n' roll to the groves of academia.

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  • Brand unveils his gripping memoir, charting a course from being left back in high school to becoming a renowned psychiatrist, from the grooves of rock 'n' roll to the groves of academia.
  • Born in the shadow of World War II and raised in the rebellious streets of Greenwich Village, Rick Brand's tumultuous early life included brushes with academic failure and the law.
  • "This memoir isn't just my story; it's a roadmap for resilience and reinvention that I hope will resonate with anyone seeking to change their own narrative."
  • For more on Dr. Rick "The RokDok" Brand's life and his impact on mental health and rock 'n' roll, or for interviews, contact (914) 517-0226, [email protected] .

Jervette Ward appointed CCNY Black Studies program director after national search

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The City College of New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jervette R. Ward as director of the Black Studies Program in the Division of Humanities and the Arts .

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The City College of New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jervette R. Ward as director of the Black Studies Program in the Division of Humanities and the Arts .
  • After a national search, Dean Renata Kobetts Miller said, "As President of CLA ( College Language Association ), Professor Ward comes to City College as a leader in the profession.
  • We're thrilled to have her directing City College's historic Black Studies Program, and we're looking forward to some exciting developments in the months and years ahead."
  • Ward writes, teaches, and speaks on the power of language and popular culture as avenues for social change.

PR LUMINARIES TO GATHER IN NYC WEDNESDAY NOV. 15TH AT 2023 PRSA-NY BIG APPLE AWARDS: SNEAK PEEK AT HONOREES

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday evening, November 15, leaders of the public relations industry in New York will gather at TAO Downtown to celebrate the 2023 PRSA-NY Big Apple Awards.  This evening attracts the CEOs of public relations firms and other prominent industry leaders. The Big Apple Awards gala is the most important PR industry networking event of the year, where bold-face names in communications mingle with attendees and esteemed recipients of prestigious individual awards. In addition, the Big Apple Awards will recognize the 2023 15 Under 35 recipients and the shortlist of the Big Apple Award winners.  The evening's emcee will be Spectrum One TV's Frank DiLella.

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  • In addition, the Big Apple Awards will recognize the 2023 15 Under 35 recipients and the shortlist of the Big Apple Award winners .
  • Coveted individual awards will be presented to the following dignitaries:
    The 2023 PRSA-NY President's Award goes to Emily K. Graham, Omnicom.
  • Emily K. Graham, Omnicom's Chief Equity & Impact Officer, is being recognized for her inspiring leadership and industry-shifting contributions.
  • Patrice Tanaka, Joyful Planet, will receive the 2023 PRSA-NY Big Apple Excellence in Mentoring Award.

Renowned transportation guru and educator Robert Paaswell receives CCNY's President's Medal

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Friday, November 10, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert E. Paaswell , the internationally recognized expert in public transportation issues and consulting, is The City College of New York's 2023 President's Medal recipient.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert E. Paaswell , the internationally recognized expert in public transportation issues and consulting, is The City College of New York's 2023 President's Medal recipient.
  • A Distinguished Professor of Civil Engineering Emeritus at CCNY, Paaswell received the medal from College President Vincent G. Boudreau at CCNY's Annual President's Circle dinner in Manhattan.
  • The President's Medal is awarded for distinguished achievement and public service.
  • Past recipients include: Nelson Mandela; Nobel Laureates Robert Aumann and Leon M. Lederman; Coretta Scott King, Gen. Colin L. Powell, USA (ret.

World Federation of Youth Clubs Appoints Susan Porcaro Goings as Chairman of the Board

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- World Federation of Youth Clubs (WFYC), a global non-profit, announced Susan Porcaro Goings has been named Chairman of the Board.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- World Federation of Youth Clubs (WFYC), a global non-profit, announced Susan Porcaro Goings has been named Chairman of the Board.
  • A supporter of at-risk youth and advocate for women's empowerment, Susan co-founded the WFYC with her husband Rick Goings.
  • By providing them with a safe and caring environment and the tools needed to thrive, we will get there together," said Susan Porcaro Goings.
  • Previously she served as Chairman of BGCA's National Conference, and was recognized by Boys & Girls Clubs of South Carolina as a Champion for Youth.

ECMC Foundation Joins Association of College and University Educators' National Initiative to Strengthen Teaching and Learning for More Than 250,000 Students

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) announced that ECMC Foundation is joining its national initiative, Fostering a Culture of Belonging: The National Higher Education Excellence Challenge Grant Program, as a founding sponsor. Designed to strengthen the higher education experience for hundreds of thousands of U.S. students, this new program will allow up to 2,000 professors and staff to earn an ACUE certificate through its "Fostering a Culture of Belonging" course. Given typical teaching loads, the course will benefit an estimated 250,000 students annually. Last month, ACUE announced it was partnering with Carnegie Corporation of New York (CCNY) on the development of the program.

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  • Last month, ACUE announced it was partnering with Carnegie Corporation of New York (CCNY) on the development of the program.
  • The grant will be implemented with the support of the National Association of System Heads (NASH) .
  • Jacob Fraire, president of ECMC Foundation, said, "We are pleased to be among the partners committed to this work.
  • "It is exciting to collaborate with ECMC Foundation and NASH as we grow our national initiative to foster a culture of belonging in U.S. colleges and universities."

Association of College and University Educators to Strengthen Teaching and Learning for More Than 250,000 Students Through New National Initiative

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) today launched a new national initiative, Fostering a Culture of Belonging: The National Higher Education Excellence Challenge Grant Program, that will strengthen the higher education experience for hundreds of thousands U.S. students. Developed with Carnegie Corporation of New York (CCNY), this new program will allow up to 2,000 professors and staff to earn an ACUE certificate through its "Fostering a Culture of Belonging" course. Given typical teaching loads, the course will benefit an estimated 250,000 students annually. The announcement was made last week at the inaugural National Higher Education Teaching Conference co-hosted by CCNY, ECMC Foundation and others.

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  • Given typical teaching loads, the course will benefit an estimated 250,000 students annually.
  • The announcement was made last week at the inaugural National Higher Education Teaching Conference co-hosted by CCNY, ECMC Foundation and others.
  • "Our first task as educators is to create a welcoming learning environment that enables all students – regardless of their backgrounds – to succeed.
  • Great teaching makes this happen, and it's the pre-requisite for learning," said Jonathan Gyurko, Ph.D., ACUE President and Co-founder.