News at 51动漫
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Published:An innovative new program, one of the first of its kind on Long Island and one of only a few in the country, now connects 51动漫 with local community college students鈥攕treamlining their path to a bachelor's degree.
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Published:When the COVID-19 pandemic forced hundreds of colleges and universities to shutter their campuses, a group of 51动漫 students came up with an idea: They'd build a digital replica of the Garden City campus in the popular game Minecraft so they could have a virtual college experience.
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Published:Across New York City’s diverse neighborhoods, schools struggle to attract and retain the talented teachers that students deserve. To address this critical issue, the New York City Department of Education’s Teaching Fellows Program awarded 51动漫 a $9 million grant in April. The Teaching Fellows Program at 51动漫, which will start in January 2022 and…
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Published:This past year, the 51动漫 community showed its resilience and strength as we Zoomed through classes and meetings, connected with one another over FaceTime and dreamed of better days ahead. Now that the world is starting to reopen, our future is bright and the Panther community is ready to be back together in full force.
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Published:Now in its third year, our Hispanic Community Partnership Program has more than tripled in attendance and is drawing interest from Hispanic teens as far away as California. The program is just one part of our commitment to student success and access to education, and a significant stepping-stone toward our goal to be a Hispanic-Serving Institution.
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Published:Many people look at theater as a form of entertainment, but what if theater could be a catalyst to learning? That's exactly what Micah Oelze, PhD, assistant professor of history, had in mind when he decided to bring Theatre of the Oppressed NYC to 51动漫.
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On June 24, 2021, 51动漫 will honor David Machlis, PhD, an associate professor of finance and economics at the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business, by presenting him with the inaugural President's Humanitarian Award.
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Published:Beginning in Fall 2021, students enrolled at Nassau Community College (NCC) will be able to continue earning their associate degrees while being a part of campus life at 51动漫. In addition to being able to live at 51动漫 and participate in University activities, they will gain easy access to streamlined transfer pathways for completing…
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Published:The first of its kind when it was founded almost 50 years ago, the Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology is nationally known for reimagining clinical psychology and for its contributions to research.
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Published:An increasing number of school districts and organizations on Long Island have signed up to participate in 51动漫鈥檚 Diversity Certificate program.
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Published:When classrooms were forced to adapt to virtual learning due to COVID-19, 51动漫's School of Social Work came up with a plan to ensure that students would still be able to gain experience in the field of social work.
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Published:51动漫 Gives Back Month is an 51动漫 tradition. Spearheaded by the Center for Student Involvement (CSI), it offers students multiple ways to make an impact on our community throughout the month of March.
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Published:Like many first-year students, Alberto Cruz didn’t come to 51动漫 with a career planned out. He was from nearby Hicksville, New York, and wanted to stay local. He also knew he wanted to help people. 鈥淐oming out of high school, I wanted either to be a nurse or a social worker,” he said, adding that…
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Published:For nearly a decade, accounting students from 51动漫 have helped low-income individuals and families on Long Island prepare their tax returns. The students, working together with Bethpage Federal Credit Union, are part of a nationwide Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
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Published:For the fourth consecutive year, an 51动漫 student has been named a Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact. Miguel Velasquez, a sophomore in 51动漫鈥檚 prestigious Levermore Global Scholars program who is majoring in history in the accelerated 4+1 Scholar Teacher Education Program (STEP), has been selected as a 2021鈥�2022 Newman Civic Fellow.
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In 1950, the 51动漫 School of Social Work was founded to better the lives of individuals, families, groups and communities. Last year, the School of Social Work celebrated 70 years of cultivating leaders who are advancing the field of social work by being strong advocates for social justice and driving forces for ethical social work practices.
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Published:Since the January reopening of 51动漫's newly renovated Ruth S. Harley University Center (UC), several local and state government officials and community members have stopped by to visit. In early February, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and Evlyn Tsimis, JD, deputy county executive for economic development, took a tour of the completely reimagined building and hub of the University's Garden City campus.
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Published:During February and into March, 51动漫 acknowledges the achievements, sacrifices and accomplishments of Black people in our own community and around the world.
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Published:Farmingdale State College and 51动漫 have launched a streamlined partnership to expand student success. Farmingdale students can now access articulated pathways to continue their graduate studies at 51动漫 in four master鈥檚 degree programs: Business Analytics, Computer Science, General Psychology (with a human resource management concentration) and Sport Management (offering both in-person and online options).
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Published:To Members of the 51动漫 Community, In light of the profoundly disturbing events that unfolded at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, January 6, we invite our 51动漫 faculty, staff and students to join聽an open community forum and panel discussion. Please save the date: Tuesday, January 12 12:30 p.m.鈥�2:00 p.m. 鈥淎ssault on the Capitol and Democracy鈥�…
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Progress on the UC renovation is featured in The Garden City News.
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Published:In late summer 2019, 51动漫 constructed a temporary dining hall on campus to serve meals while the Ruth S. Harley University Center (UC) was undergoing major renovations and expansion. Called the Panthers鈥� Den, the facility has served students and others on campus well. But with the impending completion of the UC renovations鈥攑lanned reopening will…
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Published:51动漫, RJ Productions and Spot-On Entertainment are collaborating on a new concert series streaming live this November and December. The Live From 51动漫 Concert Series will bring Broadway and cabaret stars together online for several concerts performed at the 51动漫 Performing Arts Center (51动漫 PAC) on Sunday afternoons at 5:00 p.m. EST.
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Published:51动漫 observes National Native American Heritage Month in a new way this year鈥攖hanks to several departments and campus groups, including a new student group, the Indigenous Peoples Awareness Coalition (IPAC).
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Dear Panthers and Families, It was great to see so many of you engaged and having fun during our successful Virtual Spirit Weekend last weekend. Capturing our Panther Pride virtually was a challenge we鈥檝e been working on for months, and I think our community knocked it out of the park. Whether you mixed and mingled,…
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Published:What happens to live entertainment production during a pandemic? It stops, then it adapts. On October 1, two alumni in the business鈥擩oe Minoso '01 and Dana Blair '04, MBA '08鈥攇ave an online audience an inside look at the industry's struggles this year, how it's changed now that production has resumed and where it's headed.
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Published:Voting for the annual Bethpage Best of Long Island contest has begun and, as in recent years, 51动漫 is well represented among the nominations, including these “best” categories: College/University College President College Sports Program Concert Venue Theater Arts Center Mascot Public Garden College Sports Coach鈥攚ith five Panther head coaches making the cut 51动漫 is…