Class,

Sorry to have to cancel today.  I was very excited to hear about your projects!  I have spoken with some of you through email, and I can’t wait to hear more!  We will discuss your projects on Wednesday and skip the New York documentary.  That film is a 7 part series, which you can read about here: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/newyork/series/index.html

Some of the series is on youtube.  In your free time, you can find the component of the series that most interests you and watch it online.

**Amanda sent out the information on tech fairs last week.  Remember the fairs take place tomorrow (March 4th) and Wednesday (March 5th).

**We will be meeting at the Tenement Museum (103 Orchard Street) next week, Monday, March 10th for the “Then and Now” walking tour.  http://tenement.org/directions.html  Our tour starts at 3:00.

See you on Wednesday!

I am very sorry to have to cancel today.  I just received a message from the school nurse.  We will discuss the projects Wednesday and I’ll send another announcement with reminders later today.

Hi Class,

Just a reminder that we will be meeting at the Tenement Museum on March 10th for our walking tour, “Then and Now.”  Here is a description from the website:

For generations of immigrants, the Lower East Side wasn’t just a place to find a cheap home. It was also where they learned how to start a business, build a congregation, educate their children, and lobby the government. Discover the fascinating history of this neighborhood and find out why it’s such an ever-changing mix of the old and the new.

If you haven’t posted your project idea yet, please do so ASAP!  Post to “Project Ideas,” which is a sub-menu of presentations.

Don’t forget to sign up for tech fairs.  Please post your project ideas by the end of the week.

Here are some of the links I brought up in class:

Environmental facilities and cancer in NYC: https://apps.health.ny.gov/statistics/cancer/environmental_facilities/mapping/map/

Archives on Brooklyn and Slavery: http://pursuitoffreedom.org/

The Newest New Yorkers: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcp/html/census/nny.shtml

Also, here is a film that was just made about gentrification in Brooklyn: http://www.mybrooklynmovie.com/?page_id=4

I’ll upload some readings on environmental racism and NYC as well.

The 2014 Baruch Tech Fair  will take place on Tuesday March 4th and Wednesday March 5th. You need only sign up for one session.

All details and FAQ’s here: http://macaulay.cuny.edu/eportfolios/baruchtechfair14/

All current freshmen are required to attend one session (each session is 90 minutes in length). Please register here – the slots fill up quickly!

Your three registration options are:

• Tuesday, March 4th at either 5:30 pm or 7:05 pm
• Wednesday, March 5th at 5:30 pm

Please note that:

• A sessions will be held at the Honors Lounge at 17 Lexington Avenue, Room 903
• B sessions will be held at the Honors Study Room, 137 E. 25th St, Room 308
• You must bring your laptop. Make sure it is charged. There are no power outlets in the Honors Lounge.

If you have any questions, see the FAQ or contact your ITF.

It was great hearing about some of your neighborhood projects last week!  Some of you have really great ideas!  I thought it would be nice to start sharing ideas on the course website so that everyone can see what their classmates are thinking.  Amanda has added a sub-menu called “Project Ideas” to the category of “Presentations.”  Post your ideas there.  Make sure you check the box next to “Project Ideas” when you post.

Info on tech fairs is coming soon!

Hi class.  Remember to meet in the library today on the main floor, room 135 with Linda Rath.  I’ll be there as well.  The readings for Monday are Polluted Promises chapter 1 and 2.  I meant to assign a chapter from Noxious New York along with only one of these other chapters.  I’ll explain what happened next week.  For now, just focus on Polluted Promises and what we can learn about issues of environmental justice.

Hello class,

Thanks to Dr. Beeman, I have a cubicle in her office where I will be holding my office hours. Please come to 4-240-H (enter the office by the 4th floor elevators, and ask the administrative assistant for help) between 12 and 2pm on Wednesdays if you need any help with the technological components of this course. I can help you find relevant research materials, assist you in planning your presentation, or offer tools to help you with your walking tours. Just email me to make an appointment.

Amanda – amanda.licastro@gmail.com

On Wednesday, we will be viewing part 3 of the series “Race: The Power of an Illusion.”  This last segment of the film is the most important piece.  It ties everything together.  On Thursday (Monday Schedule), we will be visiting the library.  Think about which neighborhood you would like to study using ethnographic and archival research methods.  Talk with your classmates who are interested in the same neighborhoods so that you might form a group.  We will be meeting with Linda Rath, Graduate Services Librarian in room 135 on the main floor of the library (NOT UPSTAIRS).   Here are Linda’s instructions: After entering the building, walk through the security turnstiles and make a right. Walk down the hall and room 135 will be on your right (room 135 is next to the ID Office).  Let’s hope the weather cooperates!