I think I got it figured out. (Still grappling with narcissism and paternalism…so please pardon me, especially during this difficult finals period.) First, it’s a happy accident that I’m here. It’s a happy accident that we’re all here, more or less. As accomplished as we are, in the back of our minds, we should know […]
At around 1pm on Sunday, October 28, public safety at the Hunter College Brookdale Health Sciences Campus announced over the spotty loudspeaker system a mandatory evacuation from the premises due to the oncoming onslaught of Hurricane Sandy. And that was only the beginning. Residents had roughly three hours to pack their things and evacuate the […]
The Macaulay at Hunter College Senior Research Forum was held on October 17 at the Roosevelt House, and it was a time for the senior class to get together and present their current and past research projects. The evening started out with hors d’oeuvres and brief mingling out on the balcony of the Freedom room […]
Known for her late night sex show Sexually Speaking, frank yet respectful psychosexual therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer visited Hunter College at the Brookdale Campus late Tuesday, October 23 to speak to a large enraptured crowd. Many came to hear her speak and to ask questions — so many that audience members sat clustered on the […]
The leaves are falling, the crisp wind is gustier and autumn is yielding to the lights and snow of winter. As the weather changes and we move into December, old seasons wrap up and new ones emerge. The CUNYAC fall cross country season was thrilling, encompassing all the exciting parts of sports including dramatic wins, […]
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the sexual harassment allegations Anita Hill made against current Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas during his confirmation hearing. Distinguished speakers, including Hill, who The New York Times credits as “personally responsible for revitalizing feminism,” came to talk to the over 1,000 people in attendance at Hunter’s all-day conference […]
Michael Phelps’ eight gold medals. Natalie Coughlin’s evolution into an international superstar. Record-breaking performances and thrilling finishes. The 2008 Beijing Olympics brought swimming to the American sporting culture forefront and finally, one of CUNY’s most anticipated seasons is upon us. As we prepare for the 2012 London Olympics, the CUNYAC women’s swimming and diving season […]
Shaun Donovan, U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary, visited the Roosevelt House for a Youth Roundtable before heading back to D.C. As the youngest member of President Barack Obama’s Cabinet, Donovan has been actively involved in changing the face of housing and urban development in New York City, in particular affordable housing for low-income […]
With the 2011 CUNY Men’s volleyball season reaching its home stretch, it is fair to say that this season was a special one. After going 34-14 in the regular season, including a dominating conference record of 14-0, The Baruch College Bearcats were selected to represent the North East Collegiate Volleyball Association in the Molten Final […]
