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In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Gerald W. Lynch Theater, an impressive program of artists, including talented faculty, staff, and students, international guest artists and alumni took center stage with excerpts from some of the productions scheduled this season. Alumna Robin Taylor Dzul (BA/MA'03) mesmerized the audience as she, her husband and partner Javier Dzul, and aerialist Chelsea Bacon of Dzul Dance painted suspended landscapes with their breathtaking, contemporary choreography. Ms. Dzul, formerly with Lori Bellilove and Company: The Art of Isadora Duncan, studied forensic psychology while at John Jay, at which time she was involved in research projects for the FBI and served as an adjunct faculty member. Later in the program, alumna Kimberly Roberts (BA'06) stunned the crowd with a powerful excerpt from Ntozke Shange's 1975 For Colored Girls who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enuf. Ms. Roberts, seen most recently in a production of For Colored Girls... at the Bayview Correctional Facility for Women, received her BA in Forensic Psychology along with a Certificate in Dispute Resolution. Brava Robin! Brava Kimberly! Congratulations and special thanks to all who participated in this wonderful evening.
Jerylle Kemp, Director of Alumni Relations
Join the John Jay Scholars Circle
John Jay College of Criminal Justice recently established a Scholars Circle for individuals with a keen interest in the College, our mission and our students.
Membership in the Scholars Circle requires a commitment of $1,000 per year. Its members receive special reports that highlight important research by John Jay faculty. They also are invited to an annual dinner with President Travis that features a presentation by a recognized leader in the field of criminal justice. To make your gift online, please visit our website. We invite all alumni and friends of John Jay to participate in the Scholars Circle.
President Jeremy Travis Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Committee
Although the level of crime in the United States is at the lowest level in a generation, "we should not be complacent for one minute about the current rate of violence," President Jeremy Travis told the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on September 10 at hearings that were held to inform the next Congress, and the next administration on ways to implement effective anti-crime strategies. Noting that the Uniform Crime Report can "mask local variations" in levels of crime, Travis called for the creation of "a robust and timely national crime data system that would allow police executives, policy makers, elected officials, academics and community groups to have a data-informed policy discussion about crime trends and effective responses." He also called for support on a national scale for the implementation of proven crime reduction strategies as those successfully used in Boston, MA; Cincinnati, OH; and in High Point, NC by Professor David Kennedy of John Jay's Center for Crime Prevention and Control. Yet another recommendation put forth by Travis is the creation of "The National Safety Network," an initiative to simultaneously reduce crime, abate drug markets, reduce reliance on incarceration and promote better relationships between the police and minority communities. For the full text of President Travis' testimony, click here.
Governor Paterson Appoints President Travis as Chair of NYS Juvenile Justice Task Force
Governor David Paterson recently announced the appointment of President Jeremy Travis as Chair of the Juvenile Justice Task Force. In accepting the appointment, President Travis said, "It is indeed an honor to serve as chair of the New York State Juvenile Justice Task Force. I know that Governor Paterson is committed to insuring the safety of our state's families and children and I share with him this commitment. I am confident that this task force will enable us to develop a more comprehensive and less punitive approach to the placement of juveniles involved in the juvenile justice system." Over the course of the next year, this Task Force is charged with developing strategies to transform the state's juvenile justice system.
Looking for Quality Personnel?
On Thursday, December 4, 2008, John Jay alumni are invited to join the Office of Career Development Services for the Annual John Jay Career and Graduate School Fair. John Jay graduates who serve as representatives of their organizations not only have the opportunity to recruit the best and the brightest, but your presence will also inspire and motivate our students as they begin to make their career choices. If you, or another representative of your organization, would like to participate, please see the invitation for more details and complete the reservation form and email it to careers@jjay.cuny.edu or fax it to 212.237.8440 by November 21. The fair will be held from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Haaren Hall, 899 Tenth Avenue, New York City. For more information, contact Crystal Farmer at 646.557.4543
Graduate Open House
Thursday, November 6, 2008 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Alumni considering graduate school are invited to meet with faculty and staff who will be available to discuss graduate programs, admission, careers, and financial aid. Applications are being accepted for Spring 2009 admission into the College's master's degree programs in: Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Protection Management, Forensic Science, Forensic Psychology and Forensic Mental Health Counseling.
For more information and to RSVP, click here or call 212.237.8863.
John Jay College
Gerald W. Lynch Theater
899 Tenth Avenue
New York City
Femicide: Understanding and Preventing the Murder of Women in Intimate Relationships
Friday, November 7, 2008 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sponsored by John Jay College and the Urban Resource Institute, this all-day conference will highlight the intersection of the health and criminal justice systems in saving lives; the impact of race, class and gender in New York City and State; educating immigrant communities about their rights; and the media's portrayal of Femicide. The keynote speaker will be Rebecca Block, PhD, of the Illinois Criminal Justice Authority who is one of the country's foremost researchers in the area of Femicide.
The pre-registration fee is $40. On the day of the conference, the fee is $50. For more details and to register, click here.
John Jay College
899 Tenth Avenue
New York City
Connect & Reconnect Open House in Southern California
Alumni Reception in San Diego, CA
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Alumni President Michael McCann (BS '74, JD), and the Alumni Board cordially invite all John Jay alumni to a reception at EXY Restaurant in the historic gaslight quarter of San Diego, CA. Alumni attending the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) annual conference are welcome. The restaurant is in walking distance of the San Diego convention center. Come and meet fellow alumni in the southern California area. Refreshments will be served.
For more information and to RSVP, contact Jerylle Kemp, Director of Alumni Relations at jkemp@jjay.cuny.edu or 212.237.8964. Please be sure to provide your full name, degrees(s), graduation year(s) and your email address.
EXY Restaurant
789 Sixth Avenue (Corner 6th Avenue & F Street)
San Diego, CA
Connect & Reconnect Open House in Northern California
Alumni Reception in San Francisco, CA
Thursday, November 13, 2008 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Alumni President Michael McCann (BS '74, JD), and the Alumni Board cordially invite all John Jay alumni to a reception at Beach Chalet Brewery & Restaurant, located near the western end of Golden Gate Park. Come and meet fellow alumni in the northern California area. Refreshments will be served.
For more information and to RSVP, contact Jerylle Kemp, Director of Alumni Relations at jkemp@jjay.cuny.edu or 212.237.8964. Please be sure to provide your full name, degrees(s), graduation year(s) and your email address.
Beach Chalet Brewery & Restaurant
1000 Great Highway
San Francisco, CA
Graduate Lecture Series
Risky Propositions: Protecting People and Their Stuff
Thursday, November 13, 2008 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Hosted by Professor Norman Groner of the Public Management Department, the evening's lecture will feature Richard Errico and James Moore of Allied Barton Security Services. They will speak about "Emergency Drills: Planning, Design, Execution and Evaluation, Security and Emergency Preparedness."
John Jay College
Multi-Purpose Room, (2200 North Hall)
445 West 59th Street
New York City
Reel Reentry Series: A Hard Straight (2004)
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
This documentary, sponsored by the Prisoner Reentry Institute, provides an intimate glimpse into the reentry experiences of a gang member, mother and small-time dealer. Directed by Goro Toshima, the film follows three formerly incarcerated individuals as they negotiate reentry, family reunification and fulfilling post-release supervision requirements. The moderator will be Carol Shapiro, founder and president of Family Justice.
RSVP to Amelia Thompson at amthompson@jjay.cuny.edu or 212.484.1399.
John Jay College
899 Tenth Avenue, Room 630T
New York City
A Few Good (wo)Men
by Aaron Sorkin
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
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12:30 PM & 8:00 PM
12:30 PM & 8:00 PM
8:00 PM
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The Department of Communication & Theatre Arts at John Jay proudly presents this production by West Wing screenwriter Aaron Sorkin. The play is a court-martial thriller that focuses on a young attorney who exposes a colonel for the unsanctioned hazing of a young marine. The play reveals what happens when power is abused in the name of national security.
Tickets are $10 ($5 for students). All events are ticketed, and can be reserved online at www.ticketcentral.com or by calling 212-279-4200.
John Jay College
Gerald W. Lynch Theater
899 Tenth Avenue
New York City
"And Justice for All? Assessing the Changing Climate for Criminal Justice Reform"
Thursday, December 4, 2008 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
The Center on Race, Crime and Justice is pleased to host Dr. Marc Mauer who will speak on "And Justice for All? Assessing the Changing Climate for Criminal Justice Reform." Dr. Mauer is the Executive Director of The Sentencing Project in Washington, DC and one of the country's leading experts on sentencing policy, race and the criminal justice system.
RSVP to cfeldman@jjay.cuny.edu
John Jay College
899 Tenth Avenue, Room 630T
New York City
New York City's Crime Decline: Why it Really Happened
A Lecture by George Kelling
Thursday, December 4, 2008 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Center for Crime Prevention and Control is proud to host this lecture by George Kelling, who with James Q. Wilson, is considered to be the originator of the "Broken Windows" thesis of crime prevention first published in the March 1982 issue of Atlantic Monthly. Since then, "Broken Windows" has established itself as one of the groundbreaking concepts in the field of criminal justice. Kelling is a professor in the School of Criminal Justice at Rutgers University (Newark) and a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute. With Catherine Coles, he authored Fixing Broken Windows: Restoring Order and Reducing Crime in Our Communities in 1996.
RSVP to Sue-Lin Wong at ccpcevents@jjay.cuny.edu
John Jay College
899 Tenth Avenue, Room 630T
New York City
Career & Graduate School Fair
Thursday, December 4, 2008 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This educational and informative event brings together recruiters from many federal, state and city governmental agencies, graduate programs and law schools, nonprofit organizations and private industry. Some representatives may collect resumes or other contact information. If you wish to attend the fair, you are required to come dressed in traditional interview attire. Please bring along your John Jay Alumni Association ID, mini-diploma, or your former John Jay student ID.
For more information, contact Career Development Services at careers@jjay.cuny.edu or 212.237.8754.
John Jay College
899 Tenth Avenue (enter from the third floor)
New York City
Great Music for a Great City:
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights 60th Anniversary Concert
Thursday, December 4, 2008 7:30 PM
This narrated concert will celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the historic efforts of Eleanor Roosevelt. The International Orchestra for Human Rights will perform with the Choral Society, Metropolitan Opera soloists and a children's choir with performers from Tibet, Rwanda, Israel and South America.
The concert is free. All events are ticketed, and can be reserved online at www.ticketcentral.com or by calling 212-279-4200.
John Jay College
Gerald W. Lynch Theater
899 Tenth Avenue
New York City
Concerts by Children: A Musical Holiday Celebration
Thursday, December 18, 2008 6:30 PM
The John Jay Mozart Academy will present a free family concert for the holiday season. Featured players include the Carnegie Hill Orchestras, Mozart Academy Chorus, and the Mannes College Children's Chorus. All events are ticketed, and can be reserved online at www.ticketcentral.com or by calling 212-279-4200.
John Jay College
Gerald W. Lynch Theater
899 Tenth Avenue
New York City
Karen Michonski (MA '07)
Growing up in Jersey City, NJ, Karen Michonski now finds herself in San Diego working at a "dream job." She's a criminal justice research technician with the San Diego Association of Governments (Sandag). Looking back, the road to this position began when she attended Rutgers University as an undergraduate. "I was originally interested in political science, but I quickly realized it was not for me. Luckily, I took a summer class in criminology and I was so fascinated by the subject that I decided to major in it. When I graduated in 2005, I said I'm going to apply to one school and one school only and that was John Jay." Another marker on the road west, occurred in May 2007 just the day before her graduation. She was selected to attend a dinner for honorary degree recipients where she happened to be seated next to President Jeremy Travis who suggested she contact the criminal justice division of Sandag when in San Diego. "During my studies in the master's of criminal justice program, I became very interested in prisoner reentry," she says – an interest that now has turned into practice. At Sandag, she is responsible for data collection, input and analysis from a variety of criminal justice agencies and service providers in San Diego county. This work includes doing interviews and surveys in detention facilities. One of her primary responsibilities is working on California's Senate Bill 618 concerning prisoner reentry, which was passed in 2006. The legislation calls for pre- and post- release services and Michonski's job is to help evaluate the program. She also participates as a statistician with law enforcement in gang operations. "It's sometimes hard to find your path," she notes. "But the people of John Jay are great resources in helping you find your direction and providing you with all kinds of opportunities." Just one example was the internship with Channel 13,(WNET-PBS) that she obtained through John Jay's Graduate Career Advising Office. " The College is filled with opportunities. The faculty and staff are student-oriented and so valuable in aiding us on future careers."
John Jay students make up nearly one-quarter of the students recently selected for the inaugural group of the CUNY Leadership Academy Program – the largest single delegation from any CUNY campus in the new program. Students selected for the program will participate in a variety of seminars and workshops, lecture sessions, leadership conferences and other professional development opportunities at the Academy, which is based at Metro Tech in downtown Brooklyn. Representing John Jay are: Jessica Armstrong, Paulique Cardona, Shirley Chan, Kimmesha Edwards – who are international criminal justice majors – and Elishia Fludd and Carolyn Hernandez who are BA/MA students.
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