January Academy is taking place on January 21 and 22, 2020.
Macaulay’s January Academy for the Whole Student is a new program for the Macaulay community to gain skills and knowledge in topics that are not often part of traditional college curricula—and have some fun along the way. Workshops will be offered by friends of the college, Macaulay staff, and alumni. We invite currently enrolled Macaulay students and alumni to join workshops, which are provided free of charge.
January 21, 2020 (Click title to read description)
First Aid/Stop the Bleed Training, 10:00am-3:00pm
Meeting Time: January 21, 10:00am-3:00pm
Please note that this class is now full. If you would like to be placed on the waitlist, please email janet.fu@mhc.cuny.edu.
The Department of Public Safety, John Jay, is offering First Aid Training for the Macaulay Honors College Community. Learn Life Saving Techniques!
Course Topics:
– Bleeding and wound care
– Treating burns
– Treating a shock victim
– Poison Prevention
– Splinting (bone, joint and muscle injuries)
– Sudden illness (stroke, diabetic emergency, heart attack and chest pain)
Stop the Bleed training teaches bystanders to become equipped and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives.
No matter how rapid the arrival of professional emergency responders, bystanders will always be first on the scene. A person who is bleeding can die from blood loss within five minutes, so quickly stopping the bleeding is critical. Those nearest to someone with life threatening injuries are best positioned to provide immediate care if they are equipped with the appropriate training and resources.
Learn what you can do. Be prepared to save a life.
Attendees are encouraged to dress comfortably.
Certification is issued through the National Safety Council and is subsidized by Macaulay Honors College for participants that complete training.
How to get Involved in College: Expanding Your Social Circle, 10:00am-11:00am
Instructors: Chelsea Alterman, Assistant Director of Student Development, Macaulay Honors College and Chris Daversa, Director of Student Development, Macaulay Honors College
Meeting time: January 21, 10:00am-11:00am
Navigating college, and unsure how to meet new people and get more involved in the college community? This workshop is for you! Learn strategies on how to connect to other students and put yourself out there as well as reviewing online resources like Club Macaulay (our student club management system). This will be an interactive opportunity to grow your awareness and expand your social circle!
| About the Instructors: https://macaulay.cuny.edu/directory/chelsea-alterman/ https://macaulay.cuny.edu/directory/chris-daversa/ |
Learning to Code, Crash Course: The Intro Stuff (Part 1), 10:00am-11:15am
Instructor: Majid Sahin, Macaulay ITF/TLC
Meeting time: January 21, 10:00am-11:15am
Please note that this class is now full. If you would like to be placed on the waitlist, please email janet.fu@mhc.cuny.edu.
This is the intro to programming for beginners. In the first workshop we will briefly discuss how computers work, explore python, and learn to code simple scripts. Topics covered include: variables, console output/input, lists, operations, conditional statements, dictionaries, and looping. We will also set up for either a robotics project or app development for later courses.
Please bring your laptops to this workshop!
| About the Instructor: Majid Sahin has a broad background in the sciences and engineering. This includes physics, aerospace/mechanical engineering, chemistry, computer science, math and earth and environmental sciences. He is currently a PhD student at the Graduate Center, and studies lake dynamics. He has experience in computational research and computer programming for science applications and hobbies. He has some experience in graphic art design, web design and animation and creates fun computer applications. Most importantly, he is an educator and interested in helping students excel and helping himself become a better teacher. He is a former Macaulay Honors student and current TLC. He is also a research assistant in the Climate Change Research Initiative at NASA. |
Build Your Portfolio Website, 10:00am-11:15am
Instructors: Aaron Slodounik and Andrés Orejuela, Macaulay ITFs
Meeting time: January 21, 10:00am-11:15am
For both computer science and graphic design majors, creating a shareable portfolio that can be linked to your resume, is just as important as the resume itself. A portfolio showcases your completed projects or tasks in progress.
Join us in learning how to build a stunning online portfolio, what to include on your site, and how to make it look great! Bring your laptop to discover the basics of creating a website as well as features to take your site to the next level.
Please bring your laptops to the workshop!
| About the Instructors: | |
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| Aaron Slodounik is a Teaching and Learning Collaboratory Fellow at Macaulay and doctoral candidate in the Art History program at The Graduate Center. A specialist in nineteenth-century European art and in the history of photography, Aaron has spoken at national and international conferences and has received grants from the NEA Foundation and the Van Gogh Museum. He is preparing for the job market himself and expects to complete his degree in the upcoming academic year. http://www.aaronslodounik.org |
 Aaron Slodounik |
| Andrés Orejuela is a doctoral candidate in the program in Comparative Literature, where he is writing a dissertation on introspection in English, French, and Spanish literatures of the 17th century. He has also been active in the development of various websites outside of his studies at The Graduate Center. |
Resting Stitch Face: Embroidery Workshop, 10:00am-12:00pm
Instructor: Kelly O’Donnell
Meeting time: January 21, 10:00am-12:00pm
Please note that this class is now full. If you would like to be placed on the waitlist, please email janet.fu@mhc.cuny.edu.
Come get crafty at our intro to embroidery workshop! We’ll provide all the tools you need to get started with this classic needlework technique. You’ll learn basic stitches and get a chance to embroider your own monogram onto a handkerchief.
 Kelly O’Donnell |
About the Instructor: Kelly O’Donnell is the Director of Science Forward at Macaulay Honors College. She oversees scientific programing and academics for Macaulay. Dr. O’Donnell also regularly teaches one of the Science Forward seminars and occasionally teaches upper level courses such as Ecological Change & Human Disease and Detecting Bullshit in the Modern Age. Before coming to Macaulay, Dr. O’Donnell completed a teaching post-doc at Columbia University. She holds a PhD in Ecology and Evolution from Stony Brook University and a BS in Biology from Cornell University. Her academic interests are in botany, urban ecology and invasive plant evolution. Her non-academic interests include embroidery, trapeze, and Star Trek. http://cuny.is/kellyodonnell |
Sign Language 101, 11:30am-12:30pm
Instructor: Jamie Ruden, Career Program Coordinator
Meeting time: January 21, 11:30am-12:30pm
Join Jamie Ruden for an hour to learn the ABC’s, how to introduce yourself and ask how someone is, as well as some useful and fun signs. No previous sign language knowledge required.
 Jamie Ruden |
About the Instructor: Jamie Ruden is the Career Program Coordinator at Macaulay Honors College. She has been with Macaulay for two years and has enjoyed meeting every student while planning events for students to meet employers.
She received her Masters in Science in Education in Higher Education in Administration from Baruch College in May 2017. Previously, she received a Masters in London in Film/TV in September 2013. She kicked off her college career at Northeastern University studying Communications. |
Excel in a Bundle: From Basics to Advanced, 11:30am-1:00pm
Instructor: Majid Sahin, Macaulay ITF/TLC
Meeting time: January 21, 11:30am-1:00pm
Please note that this class is now full. If you would like to be placed on the waitlist, please email janet.fu@mhc.cuny.edu.
This workshop will focus on the basic tools and features of excel to help you get started with this application. We will learn how to add data, formatting, plotting and exploring most of the basic tools available for use. We will learn to use built-in functions to modify datasets. Advanced features of excel and how to make use of the application for students in science majors. We will learn to use built-in functions such as averaging, standard deviation, etc. We will learn to plot complex datasets, use different plotting options, learn to add error bars, plot multiple datasets on same charts, learn to customize charts for presentations or exporting, and learn to create custom functions to do awesome math with our data. We will discuss computational research, and if time permits we will cover macros.
Please bring your laptops to this workshop!
| About the Instructor: Majid Sahin has a broad background in the sciences and engineering. This includes physics, aerospace/mechanical engineering, chemistry, computer science, math and earth and environmental sciences. He is currently a PhD student at the Graduate Center, and studies lake dynamics. He has experience in computational research and computer programming for science applications and hobbies. He has some experience in graphic art design, web design and animation and creates fun computer applications. Most importantly, he is an educator and interested in helping students excel and helping himself become a better teacher. He is a former Macaulay Honors student and current TLC. He is also a research assistant in the Climate Change Research Initiative at NASA. |
Aquaria in Your Area: Dorm- or Apartment-Friendly Fish Tanks, 11:30am-12:45pm
Instructor: Joseph Ugoretz, Senior Associate Dean and Chief Academic Officer, Macaulay Honors College
Meeting time: January 21, 11:30am-12:45pm
Freshwater tropical fish, in a small planted tank, can be one of the most beautiful and satisfying pets available. And you can make sure they live and thrive, if you start out right. This workshop will cover the basics of starting and keeping a small aquarium in limited space and with a limited budget. You will leave with a clear idea of how to begin, recommendations about what to keep, and solid information about costs and questions.
| About the Instructor: Dr. Ugoretz has kept and bred fish of different kinds and from different rivers, lakes, and oceans for over 30 years. Currently he has (at home) over 100 gallons behind glass, including a display biotope of Lake Tanganyika, two breeding colonies, and a planted community tank. If there’s a mistake that can be made in the aquarium hobby, he has made it, learned from it, and will be happy to talk about it. |
Anemone in a Jar, 2:00pm-3:15pm
Instructor: Joseph Ugoretz, Senior Associate Dean and Chief Academic Officer, Macaulay Honors College
Meeting time: January 21, 2:00pm-3:15pm
Please note that this class is now full. If you would like to be placed on the waitlist, please email janet.fu@mhc.cuny.edu.
Aiptasia is a genus of sea anemone, common in all the temperate and tropical oceans of the world. In marine aquaria, they are a pest, reproducing like mad and stinging everything. But they are also quite beautiful. And fascinating. And relatively easy to care for. In this workshop, you will get the chance to create a small environment that can live on your desk. You will leave with a free, living sea anemone.
| About the Instructor: Dr. Ugoretz has kept and bred fish of different kinds and from different rivers, lakes, and oceans for over 30 years. Currently he has (at home) over 100 gallons behind glass, including a display biotope of Lake Tanganyika, two breeding colonies, and a planted community tank. If there’s a mistake that can be made in the aquarium hobby, he has made it, learned from it, and will be happy to talk about it. |
Asking for a Friend: Learning About Mental Health, 2:00pm-3:15pm
Instructor: Kristina Gowin, Associate Director of Wellness and Counseling, LMHC
Meeting time: January 21, 2:00pm-3:15pm
Mental Health and Wellness is something that is essential to our well-being and success, but no one knows how to talk about it!
In this workshop, you will:
• Debunk myths and learn facts about mental health
• Think critically about the messages we receive from media and culture about mental health and those with mental health
diagnoses
• Learn how to talk about mental health with others in a non-stigmatizing way
• Practice using supportive strategies with others to support their well-being
• Acquire advocacy skills around mental health
| About the Instructor: Kristina Gowin works in the Wellness Center at Macaulay Honors College as the Associate Director of Wellness and Counseling. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and received her dual Master’s degrees in Psychology and Psychological Counseling from Teachers College at Columbia University. Kristina has experience working with young adults and families through non-profit organizations in settings such as foster care homes, schools, and community based clinics. Kristina uses Cognitive Behavioral tools and Trauma-Focused interventions as well as working with people to discover their identities, passions, and values. She also supports the professional development of social service providers through training and consultation. Kristina believes in working collaboratively with people through a recovery-oriented and self-directed approach to help them reach their full potential and to feel empowered. Outside of work, Kristina enjoys cooking, podcasts, and college sports. |
Investing for Retirement, 2:00pm-3:15pm
Instructor: Alan Chen, Co-founder of Tomoon and Software Engineer
Meeting time: January 21, 2:00pm-3:15pm
Learn to manage your personal finances and invest for retirement. We will be using historical data to depict realistic financial situations for young professionals. We will teach you how to make smart long term decisions and take care of your financial health. By the end of this workshop, you will gain an understanding of budgeting, emergency funds, 401(k), IRA, and the Stock Market.
 Alan Chen |
About the Instructor: Hello! My name is Alan and I’m an alumnus of Macaulay Honors College at Baruch College. You would think after attending business school, I would know how to manage my personal finances. Unfortunately financial literacy is not a skill taught in schools. I come from a low-income family and have seen first hand the negative effects of poor money management and not saving early enough for retirement. My goal is to help people retire happily. Aside from my passion for personal finance, I am very interested in technology startups. Right now, I’m working on a FinTech startup that I believe will change the world. https://tomoonfund.com/ |
Learning to Code Part 2: Project Based Programming, 2:00pm-5:00pm
Instructor: Majid Sahin, Macaulay ITF/TLC
Meeting time: January 21, 2:00pm-5:00pm
This is a continuation of the first part of coding. In this workshop we will cover the rest of the basic constructs in programming and then move on to either using a MIT developed block coding platform to create the Macaulay Arts App for use in seminar 1 courses. Or we will use a computer simulator/emulator to create robotic models and a virtual world where we can code our robot to do stuff.
Please bring your laptops to the workshop!
| About the Instructor: Majid Sahin has a broad background in the sciences and engineering. This includes physics, aerospace/mechanical engineering, chemistry, computer science, math and earth and environmental sciences. He is currently a PhD student at the Graduate Center, and studies lake dynamics. He has experience in computational research and computer programming for science applications and hobbies. He has some experience in graphic art design, web design and animation and creates fun computer applications. Most importantly, he is an educator and interested in helping students excel and helping himself become a better teacher. He is a former Macaulay Honors student and current TLC. He is also a research assistant in the Climate Change Research Initiative at NASA. |
Enhance your LinkedIn, 3:30pm-4:45pm
Instructor: Jamie Ruden, Career Program Coordinator
Meeting time: January 21, 3:30pm-4:45pm
Interested in enhancing your LinkedIn profile? Want to see all the awesome tools deep inside of Linkedin? Then you don’t want to miss this workshop!
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Jamie Ruden |
About the Instructor: Jamie Ruden is the Career Program Coordinator at Macaulay Honors College. She has been with Macaulay for two years and has enjoyed meeting every student while planning events for students to meet employers.
She received her Masters in Science in Education in Higher Education in Administration from Baruch College in May 2017. Previously, she received a Masters in London in Film/TV in September 2013. She kicked off her college career at Northeastern University studying Communications. |
How to be heard: Learn how to use your personality to negotiate: Learn your strengths and blind spots, 3:30pm-4:45pm
Instructor: Ruth McArdle, Career Coach
Meeting time: January 21, 3:30pm-4:45pm
Please note that this class is now full. If you would like to be placed on the waitlist, please email janet.fu@mhc.cuny.edu.
In class, can you get your ideas heard? At home, does your opinion matter? Do you check in with yourself as you make decisions? In all kinds of interactions, individuals can agree or disagree; they can feel heard or not heard. In this workshop, participants will learn about the five practical modes for negotiating the many different kinds of interactions in which two individuals bring differing perspectives. After this class, I promise you will have new ideas on how to be heard and how to get more done on teams.
Learning objectives: Participants will learn to:
1. Identify the five ways to face a conflict and learn to choose the best mode for the conflict at hand.
2. Identify their individual preferred mode and mode(s) that are a ‘stretch’ for them.
3. Practice with real-life scenarios and how to make your way through the three stages of a negotiation.
 Ruth McArdle |
Ruth started her professional career as an adult education teacher. She then gained her Master’s in Public Administration from the NYU Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service. Now, she helps senior professionals who lost their jobs in downsizing reinvent their careers and young professionals find careers they love. You can learn more about her at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthmcardle/ or about her career exploration coaching at the link below. https://www.wyzant.com/Tutors/RuthCareerDreamer |
Intro to Muay Thai, 3:30pm-4:45pm
Instructor: Ricardo Gabriel
Meeting time: January 21, 3:30pm-4:45pm
Please note that this class is now full. If you would like to be placed on the waitlist, please email janet.fu@mhc.cuny.edu.
Muay Thai is the national sport and martial art of Thailand. Known as “the art of 8 limbs,” is it a combat sport that utilizes punches, kicks, knees, and elbows, and well as some stand-up grappling. Muay Thai has become very popular around the world, not only as a competitive ring sport, but also as an extremely effective form of exercise. Today many people train in Muay Thai just to get in shape, learn some skills, relieve stress, and have fun. This workshop will introduce students to the sport of Muay Thai and cover some basic techniques. Students of all genders, body types, and fitness levels are welcome! Exercise attire is required. Come prepared to move your body and have fun.
 Ricardo Gabriel |
About the Instructor: Ricardo Gabriel is former competitive amateur fighter and has over 8 years experience in Muay Thai, training under former multiple-time World and Lumpinee Champion, Coban Lookchaomaesaitong. |
Salary Negotiation Workshop with women.nyc, 5:30pm-7:00pm
Meeting time: January 21, 5:30pm-7:00pm
This salary negotiation workshop will give you the strategies you need to make the strongest possible case for a new job, a raise, a promotion or better benefits. You’ll leave with a refreshed sense of confidence, killer negotiation skills and a new support network to help ensure you make what you’re worth. This course highlights the unique challenges that women face in negotiating, and people of all genders can benefit from the expert advice and opportunity to practice their pitch.
Please note that the registration for this class is separate and can be found at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/86399377865
January 22, 2020 (Click title to read description)
CPR/AED Training, 10:00am-3:00pm
Meeting Time: January 22, 10:00am-3:00pm
Please note that this class is now full. If you would like to be placed on the waitlist, please email janet.fu@mhc.cuny.edu.
The Department of Public Safety, John Jay, is offering CPR/AED Training for the Macaulay Honors College Community. Learn life saving techniques!
Course Topics:
– Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for adult/child/infant
– Using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
– Acting in an emergency
– Preventing disease transmission
– Checking victims for responsiveness
– Recovery position
– Dealing with a choking victim
– And more…
Attendees are encouraged to dress comfortably.
Certification is issued through the National Safety Council and is subsidized by Macaulay Honors College for participants that complete training.
Learning to Code Part 3: Project Based Crash Course, 10:00am-1:00pm
Instructor: Majid Sahin, Macaulay ITF/TLC
Meeting time: January 22, 10:00am-1:00pm
This will be the third course in coding. We will continue to either create a Macaulay Arts App or learn to code using robotics. Besides coding, we will also learn to create 3D models.
Please bring your laptops to the workshop!
| About the Instructor: Majid Sahin has a broad background in the sciences and engineering. This includes physics, aerospace/mechanical engineering, chemistry, computer science, math and earth and environmental sciences. He is currently a PhD student at the Graduate Center, and studies lake dynamics. He has experience in computational research and computer programming for science applications and hobbies. He has some experience in graphic art design, web design and animation and creates fun computer applications. Most importantly, he is an educator and interested in helping students excel and helping himself become a better teacher. He is a former Macaulay Honors student and current TLC. He is also a research assistant in the Climate Change Research Initiative at NASA. |
Beginner's Copperplate Script Calligraphy Workshop, 10:00am-1:00pm
Instructor: William Lung, Academic Advisor
Meeting time: January 22, 10:00am-1:00pm
Please note that this class is now full. If you would like to be placed on the waitlist, please email janet.fu@mhc.cuny.edu.
Newcomers to the art of calligraphy usually fall into one of two categories: those who think it’ll be easy to learn, and those who think it’ll be difficult. The reality lies somewhere in between. In this introductory workshop, students will learn the basics of pointed nib/dip pen techniques, and gain a foundational understanding of Copperplate Script, which is the basis of most script calligraphy styles. This workshop hopes to demystify the art of calligraphy, proving that it can be both easy to learn, yet difficult to master.
| About the Instructor: William Lung is a Macaulay advisor at CCNY, and has been a freelance calligrapher for over three decades. He’s taught private and large-format workshops, including at The Learning Annex, and his clients include corporations, art directors, event planners, and public relations firms. He has done celebrity weddings and fashion shows, and his work has appeared in books. He’s been asked to write on everything from expensive cotton paper, to slate cheeseboards, glass bottles, salad plates, and playing cards. |
Travel on a Budget, 10:00am-11:15am
Instructor: Sara Mazes, Administrative Liaison
Meeting time: January 21, 10:00am-11:15am
Come learn some tricks of the trade, of traveling on a budget. We’ll go over planning, packing, choosing where to stay, and more! I’ll give you helpful tips on how to hunt for deals and save money. You don’t have to be rich to travel, you just have to go for it!
| About the Instructor: Sara is a world traveler who has been to over 20 countries. She backpacked for 6 months through Asia, Europe, and New Zealand, and is excited to share her experiences and advice with you. Sara’s an avid adventurer, hiker, scuba diver and culture vulture and has a goal of traveling to as many countries as possible in her lifetime! |
 Sara Mazes |
Job Search Strategies, 11:30am-1:30pm
Instructor: Gianina Chrisman, Associate Director of Career Development
Meeting time: January 22, 11:30am-1:30pm
Get help planning your career, getting a job and being successful at work with this free, helpful and fun training!
Students will gain a better understanding of what influences their career choices, identify key skills, and how to leverage their social networks and conduct appropriate research to maximize their job application. Students will leave with job search strategies and access to the Skills to Succeed Academy (a free interactive online training tool).
 Gianina Chrisman |
About the Instructor: Gianina Chrisman is the Associate Director of Career Development at Macaulay Honors College at CUNY, where she leads the college’s efforts to match Macaulay students with high-level internships, research, and job opportunities. Gia received her undergraduate degree from Hunter College, with a double major in Psychology and English Literature and a minor in Music. In 2010, she earned her M.S.Ed in Higher Education Administration from Baruch College.
She came to Macaulay from VISIONS, a non-profit organization that provides resources for people who are blind and visually impaired, where she served as the Youth Employment Coordinator. Prior to VISIONS, Gia worked at the Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation as part of their Workforce Development team, and as an academic advisor at Hunter College. |
Floral Arranging 101, 11:30am-12:45pm
Instructor: Sara Mazes, Administrative Liaison
Meeting time: January 21, 11:30am-12:45pm
Please note that this class is now full. If you would like to be placed on the waitlist, please email janet.fu@mhc.cuny.edu.
This class will explain different styles and techniques of floral design. Learn how to create a beautiful centerpiece arrangement, in a vase to take home!
| About the Instructor: Sara has taken Floral Design classes at the New York Botanical Gardens and has her own small business, doing floral pieces for weddings and events. |
Sara Mazes |
Introduction to Budgeting, 1:00pm-2:00pm
Meeting time: January 22, 1:00pm-2:00pm
Please note that this class is now full. If you would like to be placed on the waitlist, please email janet.fu@mhc.cuny.edu.
- How a budget will help achieve SMART goals
- The components of a budget and the difference between wants and needs
- Practice budgeting and learn how to construct a personal budget
The Art of Professional Feedback, 2:00pm-3:15pm
Instructor: Julie Verone, Macaulay Honors College – Graphic Designer
Meeting time: January 22, 2:00pm-3:15pm
Being able to give and receive professional feedback is a key aspect of any workplace. This workshop will teach you how to think about feedback, give you tools to give effective feedback to others, and help you make giving feedback part of your leadership skillset.
| About the Instructor: Julie Verone is the graphic designer for Macaulay Honors College. Throughout the course of her career, she has learned about the benefit of clear communication among peers and the importance of giving clear feedback in all parts of life. She served as a mentor in her previous employment and was responsible for building a strong culture of feedback on her team. |
Learning to Code Part 4: Project Based Crash Course, 2:00pm-5:00pm
Instructor: Majid Sahin, Macaulay ITF/TLC
Meeting time: January 22, 2:00pm-5:00pm
This is the final course in coding. We will finish up our projects, including learn all the necessary programming constructs. If we create the app we will most likely share it with Macaulay to use (if we can get it done in time). If we work on the robotics project, we’ll create 3D animations to show off our projects. (Maybe even compete to see who comes up with the best ideas). If time permits we’ll also learn to code in a terminal based environment and learn some simple linux/unix commands.
Please bring your laptops to the workshop!
| About the Instructor: Majid Sahin has a broad background in the sciences and engineering. This includes physics, aerospace/mechanical engineering, chemistry, computer science, math and earth and environmental sciences. He is currently a PhD student at the Graduate Center, and studies lake dynamics. He has experience in computational research and computer programming for science applications and hobbies. He has some experience in graphic art design, web design and animation and creates fun computer applications. Most importantly, he is an educator and interested in helping students excel and helping himself become a better teacher. He is a former Macaulay Honors student and current TLC. He is also a research assistant in the Climate Change Research Initiative at NASA. |
Capturing a New York Minute: The 'Decisive Moment' in an Image, 2:00pm-5:00pm
Instructor: Michael Grohman, Partner, Duane Morris LLP
Meeting time: January 22, 2:00pm-5:00pm
New York is the fastest paced city in the world! But in this workshop you’ll learn to capture the city’s most interesting and important moments, no matter what your level of expertise. We’ll cover the basics of composition, the do’s and don’ts of taking pictures in public spaces, and different ways to let your passion guide your eye.
Students will be asked to bring a photo they’ve taken to class to kick off the discussion. No artistic experience necessary–just bring a camera (or smartphone) and your curiosity!
| About the Instructor: Michael is a partner with the law firm of Duane Morris LLP, is the head of the firm’s New York office and chair of their Wealth Planning practice group. Michael is also a member of the Macaulay Honors College Foundation Board. While a practicing lawyer, Michael is an avid photographer who has studied for many years at the International Center for Photography. |
Introduction to Saving and Banking, 2:00pm-3:00pm
Meeting time: January 22, 2:00pm-3:00pm
- The importance of saving early for the long run
- Descriptions of different banking options and how to choose a bank account
- Discuss methods of saving and why saving is important
Resume Review Workshop, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Instructor: Gianina Chrisman, Associate Director of Career Development
Meeting time: January 22, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Kickstart your professional brand by attending this workshop session to polish your resume and make the best impression for upcoming job and internship applications.
We will be holding one-on-one sessions with students, after a short 30-minute presentation on resume writing tips. Sessions will be held on a first-come first-served basis. At the end of the presentation, students will be given access to the Skills to Succeed Academy (a free interactive online training tool).
Please make sure to bring a copy of your resume.
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Gianina Chrisman |
About the Instructor: Gianina Chrisman is the Associate Director of Career Development at Macaulay Honors College at CUNY, where she leads the college’s efforts to match Macaulay students with high-level internships, research, and job opportunities. Gia received her undergraduate degree from Hunter College, with a double major in Psychology and English Literature and a minor in Music. In 2010, she earned her M.S.Ed in Higher Education Administration from Baruch College.
She came to Macaulay from VISIONS, a non-profit organization that provides resources for people who are blind and visually impaired, where she served as the Youth Employment Coordinator. Prior to VISIONS, Gia worked at the Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation as part of their Workforce Development team, and as an academic advisor at Hunter College. |
Get Started On Your Screenplay Idea, 3:30pm-4:45pm
Instructor: Steve Rudolf, Wellness Center Staff, Macaulay Honors College
Meeting time: January 22, 3:30pm-4:45pm
Want to learn the core three-act structure of a Hollywood screenplay? It’s good to know the rules before you break them. Learn the fundamental narrative arc of a traditional Hollywood script through handouts, discussion and watching some clips, and then work out the key beats for the first act of your own script. You don’t need a fully fleshed-out idea to come to the workshop. It would be helpful to have a basic idea of who your main character is and in what general setting your story takes place.
| About the Instructor: Steve Rudolf works in the Wellness Center as the Associate Director of Clinical Services. Prior to his social work career, he made independent films and studied screenwriting at the UCLA Professional Program under Hal Ackerman. |
The 2020 Census, 3:30pm-4:30pm
Instructor: Nicole Yearwood, Senior Partnership Specialist, US Census Bureau
Meeting time: January 22, 3:30pm-4:30pm
The presentation will provide attendees with details on what to expect for the 2020 Census, general information about the US Census Bureau, the history of the census, other surveys the Bureau conductions, why the census is important, employment opportunities available, and how they can assist with spreading the census message.
Every 10 years, the US Census Bureau undertakes a mammoth task: counting all the people residing in the United States. While the next census will be taken in 2020, the Census Bureau is already recruiting to fill important temporary positions. Apply TODAY, online at www.2020census.gov/jobs. The count determines the number of seats each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives as well as how funds are spent on roads, schools, and hospitals. Learn more about the importance of the 2020 Census and how to participate by visiting www.2020census.gov.
All CUNY guests are welcome to participate in this workshop.
| About the Instructor: Nicole Yearwood is a Senior Partnership Specialist in the New York Regional Census Center of the US Census Bureau. Since October of 2018, Nicole has worked to inform communities about plans for the 2020 decennial Census and create partnerships with stakeholders to help spread the message. She is a Harlem native and has been involved in government, politics, and community affairs professionally since 2000, when she began working for then Manhattan Borough President, C. Virginia Fields. She has volunteered and worked on several city, state and national political campaigns. In 2004, Nicole was elected and served as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention. Subsequently, she worked in Philadelphia for the John Kerry presidential campaign. For almost nine years, she was Director of Government Relations for a non-profit that provides free programs in New York City parks. During her tenure, she conducted workshops that taught community groups how to build relationships with elected officials and secured more than $6 million in capital and discretionary funding from elected officials on the city, state, and federal level. Nicole believes that civic participation empowers communities. |