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2013 New York City Science and Engineering Fair

jkim — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:10:28 +0000

On Sunday, March 3, 2013, 550 NYC students arrived onto the campus of City College to participate in the 2013 New York City Science and Engineering Fair (NYCSEF), the city’s largest research competition for high school students. The 2013 competition marked the 6th year that CUNY and the NYCDOE have come together to provide students with this opportunity to display their research and hard work. Approximately 400 science and math professionals volunteered to judge at this event.

The top 153 projects (200 students) were selected to participate in the Finals Round on March 21st at the American Museum of Natural History. This year’s awards included an all-expense paid trip to the International Science and Engineering Fair which will be held in Phoenix, AZ this May as well as a 5-year, $5000/year scholarship to The City College of New York (CUNY).

For more information about this year’s competition as well as a complete list of participants and award winners, visit the NYCSEF website.

2012 Model City Council

jkim — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:07:34 +0000

The 2012 Model City Council convened for the final debate on December 1, 2012 at the Richard Harris Terrace in the Borough Manhattan Community College to vote on the Community Safety Act. Forty-nine College Now students representing 26 public high schools and 9 CUNY College Now campus programs participated in this year’s Model City program. For the past 4 weeks, students prepared for their role on City Council by learning about the realities associated with policy making and the intricacies of representation in a diverse urban setting while working on a real legislative agenda. This year’s student council voted in favor of Community Safety Act.

At this year’s final event, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn addressed the students and encouraged them to pursue their goals of education and politics. Other Council Members in attendance were Ydanis Rodriguez, Chair of the Higher Education Committee and Jumaane Williams, Chair of the Oversight and Investigations Committee.

The Model City Program is open to juniors or seniors enrolled in a NYC public high school with prior (or current) College Now experience. For more information about participating in Model City, contact Yvette Santana-Taveras. For more information about the 2012 Model City Council, including photos, please visit the Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program in Government and Public Affairs website at www.etrinternship.org/html/modelcouncil.htm .

Dual Enrollment Strategies, Outcomes, and Lessons

jkim — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 19:03:53 +0000

CUNY’s College Now program was highlighted along with CUNY’s At Home in College as exemplars of various dual enrollment strategies aimed at reaching high-needs populations in the latest volume of New Directions for Higher Education.

The volume, edited by Eric Hofmann, CUNY’s University Director for Collaborative Programs, and Daniel Voloch, former Director of At Home in College, focuses on the goals, practices, policies, and outcomes of programs that enroll high school students in college courses for college credit. Chapters in the volume also examine institutional practices, student support and achievement models, quantitative and qualitative studies that investigate the impact of dual enrollment programs on student and faculty participants, and explores the role of higher education in improving K-12 education.

2012 Myself Third Spirit of New York Awards Ceremony

jkim — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 14:23:14 +0000

This year’s Myself Third: Spirit of New York Scholarship Awards ceremony was held at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice’s Exhibition Hall, part of the college’s new state-of-the-art building located on 59^thStreet between 10^th and 11^thAvenues. During the ceremony on June 13, 2012, Mr. Robert Friedman, along with his wife Linda, were joined by NYC DOE’s Deputy Executive Director from the Office of Postsecondary Readiness, Julian Cohen, and Senior University Dean for Academic Affairs, John Mogulescu, to present ten (10) $5,000 Myself Third Scholarship awards and one $2,500 Alumni Spirit award to this year’s winners.

2012 Myself Third: Spirit of New York Scholarship Recipients

Sangeeta Bhoj – Richmond Hill High School

Kevin Cahill – College of Staten Island High School for International Studies

Tuan Cassin – Susan E. Wagner High School

Jeanine Day – New Dorp High School

Vincent De Souza – Susan E. Wagner High School

Vhy-Shelta Kewaldar – John Adams High School

Jing Leong – Academy of American Studies

Yismery Martinez – Validus Prepatory Academy

Yaxiry Nieves – Foreign Language Academy of Global Studies

Elvira Zaykova – James Madison High School

Myself Third: Alumni Spirit Award Recipient

Spencer Washington – John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Additionally the recipients, their families, friends, teachers and high school liaisons were greeted by Jeremy Travis, the President of John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Over a dozen Myself Third Alumni, College Now campus coordinators and administrators were in attendance as well. The Myself Third program is administered by CUNY’s College Now program and provides scholarships to students who demonstrate a strong commitment to serving others. To learn more about the Myself Third Scholarship program, contact Julia V. Pujols at Julia.Pujols@mail.cuny.edu.

2012 New York City Science and Engineering Fair

jkim — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 23:59:44 +0000

On Sunday, March 4, 650 NYC students arrived onto the campus of City College to participate in the 2012 New York City Science and Engineering Fair (NYCSEF), the city’s largest research competition for high school students. The 2012 competition marked the 5th year that CUNY and the NYCDOE have come together to provide students with this opportunity to display their research and hard work. Approximately 300 science and math professionals volunteered to judge at this event.

The top 150 projects (187 students) have been selected to participate in the Finals Round on March 27^th at the American Museum of Natural History. Winners from this round of competition will win an all-expense paid trip to the International Science and Engineering Fair which will be held in Pittsburgh, PA this May.

For more information, visit the NYCSEF website.

2012 Myself Third Scholarship

jkim — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:56:52 +0000

Applications for the 2012 Myself Third Scholarship are now available. The Myself Third scholarship promotes the ideals of character, leadership, and service and awards students with a one-time grant of $5,000 in recognition of their commitment to service in college. This year’s deadline is March 14, 2012. For more information, contact Rosa Solano at Rosa.Solano@mail.cuny.edu.

Peace Poets at Newcomers HS

jkim — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:45:37 +0000

Precollege activities allow students to participate in College Now who may not meet certain eligibility requirements. These types of activities are carefully sequenced so that students are able to build to a college credit experience in subsequent semesters. This video features students from Newcomers High School in Long Island City, Queens, who have just recently arrived to the US and have learned to express their stories with the help of The Peace Poets. For more information about the Urban Word connection through College Now, contact College Now staff at 718-254-7252.

Peace Poets at Newcomers HS

Model NYC Council 2011

agrogg — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 05:37:15 +0000

On December 3, 2011, 45 students celebrated the conclusion of this year’s Model New York City Council project. Students voted on Legislation 655. During four intensive Saturday sessions, faculty mentors guided students through the ins and outs of what it means to be an active member of city government. Former City Council member Adolfo Carrion, Jr. addressed the student participants and congratulated them for taking interest in this important event.

Additional news coverage from the Daily News.

New Data on College Now Participation

jkim — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:15:28 +0000

CUNY’s Collaborative Programs Research and Evaluation Unit has just released the latest information and data trends about College Now participation across the city. In the 2010-2011 year, close to 20,000 students enrolled in College Now activities. More information about College Now enrollment data can be found on the CPR&E databook.

2011 Myself Third Scholarship Ceremony

agrogg — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 04:40:03 +0000

On June 13, 2011, the Myself Third: Spirit of New York Scholarship ceremony was held at the CUNY Graduate Center. Mr. Friedman, along with his wife Linda, were joined by Chancellor Matthew Goldstein, NYCDOE’s Chief Academic Officer, Shael Polakow-Suransky, and Senior University Dean for Academic Affairs, John Mogulescu to present the ten $5,000 Myself Third Scholarship awards and two $2,500 Alumni Spirit awards to this year’s winners. Also in attendance was President of John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Jeremy Travis, a dozen Myself Third Alumni, College Now campus coordinators, high school teachers and liaisons, and the families and friends of all the winners. The Myself Third program is administered by CUNY’s College Now program and provides scholarships to students who demonstrate a strong commitment to serving others. To learn more about the Myself Third Scholarship program, contact Rosa Solano at Rosa.Solano@mail.cuny.edu.