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Dear Alumni,
Happy end-of-summer and beginning of pumpkin latte season! The campus is abuzz once again for the Fall semester. As we embrace the new academic year, I’m excited to share some exciting updates with you:
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Mark your calendars for our Annual Alumni Gala Fundraiser on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Honorees, including Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ph.D., are announced below, and stay tuned for an exclusive feature in the next Alumnus magazine.
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We’re also thrilled to announce our upcoming trip to Provence—details below!
- A staggering $3.2 billion -- that was The City College of New York’s economic impact on 10 counties in the New York region in fiscal year 2021-22, according to the latest study by labor analytics firm Lightcast. And... CCNY is featured in Princeton Review's Best 390 Colleges for 2025! See news stories below.
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And if you haven't already, don’t forget to renew your membership! Your support powers all we do. If you’re not yet a member, join us today and enjoy benefits like our latest Alumnus issue.
Warm regards,
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David Covington
Executive Director
Alumni Association of CCNY
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CCNY Made: Profiles in Grit
Congratulations to author and philanthropist Ronnyjane Goldsmith, whose father Abraham Goldsmith graduated from City College in 1934. The award-winning author earned herself yet another award at the 2024 NY Book Festival (compilations/anthologies category).
Ms. Goldsmith is a member of the CCNY Society of 1847 and a donor. She holds a B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. from Temple University, and worked in public service for more than two decades before becoming an entrepreneur and philanthropist. CCNY Made: Profiles in Grit tells the stories of a selection of CCNY's famous alumni, spanning generations. Proceeds from the sale of her book are dedicated to the Delancey Street Fund at CCNY established by Goldsmith to assist students facing catastrophic and unforeseen life events.
CCNY Made: Profiles in Grit is available for purchase on Amazon.
We believe this book can serve as an inspiration to current students and encourage interested alumni to gift a book to a current student through our "Gift a Book" donation program. You can learn more here: www.ccnyalumni.org/donate.
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CCNY features in The Princeton Review’s Best 390 Colleges for 2025
The City College of New York is one of the nation's best institutions for undergraduates according to The Princeton Review. The education services company profiles and recommends CCNY in the new edition of its annual college guide, The Best 390 Colleges: 2025 Edition, (August 27, 2024, Penguin Random House, $26.99). Only about 15% of America’s... Click here to keep reading.
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A staggering $3.2 billion. That was The City College of New York’s economic impact on 10 counties in the New York region in fiscal year 2021-22, according to the latest study by labor analytics firm Lightcast. The figure almost doubles... Click here to keep reading.
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Hailed as eerily timely by the New York Times on its theatrical release last summer, “ The Five Demands,” a riveting story about the 1969 student strike at The City College of New York that changed the face of higher education forever, premiered nationally on PBS on Sept. 6. “In the wake of the recent Supreme Court decision that rejected affirmative action... Click here to keep reading.
**Live screening and talkback event in San Francisco, CA on October 3rd. Details below.
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TIME TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP | |
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RENEW your membership in the Alumni Association - an alumni-led, alumni-funded organization exclusively focused on engaging alumni, connecting you to the College community, supporting students, and promoting the City College of New York. Your membership:
- makes a resounding statement of commitment to the entire CCNY community,
- connects you to our vast alumni network,
- strengthens the CCNY network through programmatic support to keep alumni engaged and informed,
- fuels Alumni Association’s scholarship efforts for current students.
Join or Renew your membership (or learn more) at www.ccnyalumni.org
Questions? Call 212-234-3000 or email membership@ccnyalumni.org
We cannot exist without your support. Membership is the lifeblood to this 170-year old, alumni-supporting-alumni institution. And your donation is 100% tax deductible.
Thank you to all our members who have already renewed their membership
for the 2024/2025 membership year (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025).
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Announcing AACCNY in Provence | |
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June 16 – 23, 2025
Indulge your senses in the heart of the enchanting Provence region with our curated tour that promises an unforgettable blend of history, culture, and culinary delights. Embark on a captivating journey through medieval villages, Roman ruins, and majestic chateaus that tell tales of a rich and vibrant past. Explore the charming streets of Avignon and immerse yourself in the artistic heritage of Arles, the inspiration behind Van Gogh's masterpieces. Savor the renowned wines of the Côtes du Rhône region, where vineyards stretch as far as the eye can see. Engage your palate in exclusive tastings of world-class wines, guided by passionate experts who unveil the secrets behind Provence's exceptional viticulture. Take your tastebuds on a gastronomic adventure as you sample the flavors of Provencal cuisine including hands on experience during a cooking class. Every moment of the tour is a postcard-worthy memory waiting to be created. Uncover the secrets of this captivating region with your expert guides and experience the timeless allure of Provence.
Click here for the itinerary and pricing.
For questions or additional information, please call Winding Way Travel at 445-895-2647 or email ccnyalumnitravel@windingwaytravel.com.
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The Samuel Rudin Distinguished Visiting Scholar Lecture
Thursday, September 19, 2024 | 5:30pm ET
Sciame Auditorium, Spitzer School of Architecture, CCNY campus
Under the Dome: Politics, Crisis, and Architecture at the United States Capitol
presented by Alan M. Hantman, FAIA, 10th Architect of the Capitol, CCNY '64 (B.S.) and '66 (B.Arch).
For more information or to register, click here.
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*Rescheduled*
The 52nd Annual Spring Poetry Festival
Friday, September 20, 2024 | 9am- 5pm ET
Aaron Davis Hall, CCNY Campus
At this annual poetry festival, the winners of the all-city-public-high school poetry contest read their winning poems. The public is invited to attend.
Click here for more information.
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CITY MENTORING EVENTS in September
presented by The City Tutors, an Alumni Association partner
Free Virtual Events (Zoom)
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Tuesday, September 24th from 4:30 - 5:30pm ET | Hosted by The City Tutors | How Do I Ace My Interview for a Tech Job?
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Wednesday, September 25th from 3:00 - 4:00pm ET | Hosted by The City Tutors & Visit.org | Docusign Mentorship Event
For all the events above, spots are limited. Sign up to claim your spot here: http://tinyurl.com/5n6hdhrj
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City In Your City
President Boudreau visits out-of-state alumni and friends!
The current leadership of City College wants to give CCNY alumni, friends and supporters living outside of New York a chance to hear about the latest developments at the college. If CCNY is coming to a city near you, we hope you'll join CCNY President Vince Boudreau for these events. Guests are welcome, too.
Upcoming visits
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City In Chicago
Thursday, September 26 | 6-8:30pm ET
Shaw's Crab House
21 East Hubbard Street
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Click here to RSVP
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City In Atlanta
Wednesday, October 9 | 6-8:30pm ET
Gypsy Kitchen, 3035 Peachtree Road NE, #Ste A209
Atlanta, GA 30305
Click here to RSVP
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15th Annual Simón Bolivar Awards Ceremony
Friday, September 27 | 6:30pm ET
Join the Latino Alumni Group as they honor CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez, graduate and CCNY Alumni Association Board Member Yolanda Escollies '80, and Rising Star Award recipient Eddie Cuesta'12
Get more information and register here!
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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees
Friday, September 27, 2024 | 7:05pm ET
Yankee Stadium 1 E 161st St, Bronx, NY 10451
Join the City College Alumni Association and the New York Yankees for a fun-filled day at Yankee Stadium! Ticket includes access to the Terrace and an all inclusive menu of food and Pepsi products until 90 minutes after scheduled first pitch.
For more information or to register, click here.
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Film Screening: The Five Demands
Thursday, October 3 | 6-8pm PT
San Francisco Public Library, Koret Auditorium
100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
A screening of the film, The Five Demands, about the 1969 protest at City College of New York initiated with five demands from Black and Puerto Rican students seeking more inclusion at the college. The screening will be followed by a discussion with director Andrea Weiss and student leader Francee Covington.
For more information, click here. Or contact the SF Public Library at 415-557-4400 or aac@sfpl.org
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CCNY Career and Professional Development Institute
Business & Social Services Career Fair
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 | 12-4pm ET
Shepard Hall, CCNY Campus
Open to all current CCNY Students and Alumni. This is a great opportunity to connect with employers offering full-time positions, internships, part-time, and summer jobs in the arts, business, commerce, humanities, and government. If you're looking to advance your career or explore new opportunities, consider joining. Be sure to dress professionally and bring plenty of resumes!
For more information, click here. To register, click here.
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CCNY Career and Professional Development Institute
STEM Career Fair
Thursday, October 10, 2024 | 12-4pm ET
Shepard Hall, CCNY Campus
Open to all current CCNY Students and Alumni. Meet with employers to learn about STEM job and internship opportunities. If you're looking to advance your career or explore new opportunities, consider joining. Be sure to dress professionally and bring plenty of resumes!
For more information, click here. To register, click here.
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The 144th Annual Alumni Gala Fundraiser
Thursday, November 7, 2024 | 6pm ET
Shepard Hall, CCNY Campus
Celebrating the 172nd Anniversary of the Alumni Association, the 177th Anniversary of the Founding of The City College of New York, and the 2024 Townsend Harris Medalists:
Victor Almanzar '12
Gary Calnek '67
Dr. John Gordon Harold '77
Jolyon Naegele '76
Charles Powell '71
Gail Konstantin Purchia '74
Arthur Stevens '57
Keynote speaker: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ph.D.
The Alumni Gala is the association's annual fundraiser and provides critically needed support to carry out our mission. Please consider supporting our efforts by participating and donating at a level you feel comfortable.
Click here to learn more about tickets, journal ads, and event sponsorships!
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Questions regarding an upcoming event please visit our website at ccnyalumni.org/events or contact Nina Ferrell, Events Manager, at nferrell@ccnyalumni.org. | |
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Team CCNY At the Percy Sutton Harlem 5k Run
Saturday, August 10
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Black Alumni Group Summer Heritage Tour: NYS Finger Lakes
Friday, August 23- 24th, 2024
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Member Benefit Highlights | |
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The Alumnus Magazine
CLICK HERE to view our most recent issue. Starting with the 2024 Spring/Summer issue, all Alumni Association members in good standing are emailed a digital copy of the magazine. If you feel you should have received a copy but didn't, contact membership@ccnyalumni.org to inquire about your membership status, or call 212-234-3000. Previous issues can be found online, by clicking here.
Story Ideas? Want to be featured in our magazine? We highlight and celebrate alumni who are making an impact in their industry and/or communities. Please contact us with your story ideas at alumnus@ccnyalumni.org
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TravelPerks
Save on your next vacation with exclusive benefits courtesy of the Alumni Association of CCNY. Plan your travel at the absolute best price, with the best service possible. You save and the Alumni Association of CCNY gets a donation with every vacation!
Click travelperks.com/alum-ccny or call 541-304-2220 to access your exclusive vacation savings.
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Long Term Care, Major Medical, or Short term Medical Insurance
You have the advantage of exclusive alumni-only discounts and/or benefits through the CCNY Alumni Insurance Benefits Program, administered by AMBA. To learn more and enroll, visit our website or call 1 (888) 560-ALUM (2586). AMBA is committed to “Serving You throughout Your Life.
Click ccny.alumniplans.com or call 888-560-ALUM (2586) to access your exclusive Alumni Association of CCNY discount with Long Term Care Coverage.
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This is YOUR Alumni Association. There many ways to get involved. First and foremost -- I hope you are a member. If not, renew or sign-up here. If you are unsure about your membership status, call our main office during normal business hours to learn more: 212-234-3000.
If you are a member and you are interested in serving on a board or committee, or you wish to get involved with your local affiliate group or alumni chapter, write to us at membership@ccnyalumni.org.
If you are interested in volunteering for events or association programs, write to our Office Manager, Anthony Svitzer, asvitzer@ccnyalumni.org.
We can use your expertise! And we look forward to hearing from you!
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Congratulations to Alumni Association member Alejandro Flores '23 on his recent appearance in Tongs and Bones, Shakespeare: Tempestuous Amusements, Interludes, Noises, and Drollery, written by Bob Shuman and directed by Frank Farrell as part of the Dream Up Festival produced by Theater For The New City, Frank Farrell Productions, and Stage Voices, August 25-September 15. Learn more about this production here.
Congratulations Alejandro - your alumni association is proud!
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Congratulations to Beth Bailis '95 on being named a featured NYC Fall for Arts Festival muralist. Beth will be painting a mural, entitled "Hidden Directions" on Roosevelt Island, live at the festival on Saturday, September 14th. The festival spotlights local artists and will have an assortment of food trucks, art activities, displays and live music. Click the flyer for more information.
Congratulations Beth -- your alumni association is proud!
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Interested in joining the CCNY athletics alumni community? To learn more about the Alumni Varsity Group, an affiliate of the Alumni Association of CCNY, email us at membership@ccnyalumni.org.
For more information about CCNY Athletics, please visit us at www.CCNYAthletics.com
or follow us on social media: Facebook (CCNY Athletics), Twitter (@CCNYSports),
and Instagram (@CCNYSports).
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Professional Opportunities &
Community Partnerships
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2025 Alumni Directory
The Alumni Association is pleased to announce the 2025 Alumni Directory Project, in partnership with the new and improved team at PCI.
CCNY graduates will be contacted over the next six months via postcard and email by a team of PCI customer service members asking for their participation in the upcoming alumni directory. The project will provide important updates to our database in order to better serve our alumni, to allow for more improved communication and engagement, and encourage membership in the association.
During the verification process, graduates will have the opportunity to confirm their data and provide any additional information that may be missing. They will also be given the options of purchasing a printed or digital directory and CCNY alumni merchandise, with no obligation to purchase either.
More information is forthcoming. For specific inquiries about the project you can contact the Alumni Association at 212-234-3000 or email info@ccnyalumni.org. OR you can contact PCI customer service helpdesk at (800) 982-1590 or via email at customerservice@publishingconcepts.com.
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Professional Opportunities &
Community Partnerships
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CCNY's Career and Professional Development Institute offers career advice and professional development to CCNY Alumni Association members. For more information contact us at membership@ccnyalumni.org.
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Mentoring Services for CCNY Alumni
Click here to learn more.
The Alumni Association and The City Tutors' City Mentors Program have partnered to offer CCNY students and graduates a way to get quickly connected to industry insiders who can help with career exploration and career transition. We have over 400 mentors from across industries available.
Want to be a Mentor?
To learn more or sign up, go here: www.thecitytutors.org/mentorship.
If you have additional questions, feel free to schedule a call with Garri Rivkin, Executive Director of The City Tutors, here: calendly.com/grivkin
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CCNY Alumni Association members get a 10% discount on Continuing Education courses at CPS!
Please view the CPS course catalog: https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/cps/catalog. For more information on all Continuing and Professional Studies classes at CCNY, tuition, schedule, and the Alumni Association Member discount, visit www.ccny.cuny.edu/cps.
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