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Silvia Mazzula, Associate
Professor of Psychology, was honored as one of the "Firsts:
Women of Color Changemakers," by the American Psychological
Association, for her work with the Latina Researchers Network.
Daniel Feldman, Professor of
Public Management, conferred with Armenian judges, prosecutors and
investigators to develop anti-corruption strategies, through the
National Academy of Public Administration.
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Latinx Heritage Month Opening Reception
September 25
& 26 2018 Smart On Crime Innovations Conference
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Excitement
At New
Student Convocation
On
August 23rd, John Jay held the 2018 New Student Convocation for the
incoming class-the largest in the College's history. The faculty,
including President Karol V. Mason and new Provost Yi Li, put on
their regalia and welcomed over 600 students in the Gerald W. Lynch
Theatre. President Mason shared a story about her mother to explain
her commitment to both education and justice. Read more
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John Jay Welcomes Provost Yi Li
Recently,
after an extensive national search, President Karol V. Mason
announced the appointment of Dr. Yi Li as John Jay's new Provost. To
get to know Dr. Li a little better, we sat down with him to learn
more about his past experiences and his hopes for the John Jay
community. Read more
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Zero-Text-Cost Courses
Ease Financial Burdens
John
Jay prides itself on giving all students, coming from any financial
background, the opportunity to succeed. Understanding that the price
of textbooks is a cost barrier for many students, some professors are
opting to use the zero-text-cost program. Read more
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Professor Amy Green Directs A Powerful Play on
Criminal Justice
Mass incarceration, solitary confinement, maximum
penalties, domestic violence, and sexual assault-these topics are
regularly analyzed, discussed and contemplated at John Jay. But to
really feel the impact of the criminal justice system in America,
Associate Professor Amy S. Green in the Department of
Interdisciplinary Studies worked for three years developing and then
directing the play whatdoesfreemean?, by Catherine Filloux, which was
produced by Nora's Playhouse and recently finished showing at The
Tank theatre in Manhattan. To learn more about the play, her process
and her hopes for change, we sat down and chatted with professor
Green. Read more
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The Incoming Freshman Class
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Istou Diallo ('17) Wins Fulbright Award to Study Women
with Disabilities In India
Taking matters
into her own hands, Istou Diallo's ('17) own personal experience as a
woman with a physical challenge has inspired her to make society more
inclusive for people with disabilities. As a recent winner of a
Fulbright Fellowship and graduate of John Jay College of Criminal
Justice with a degree in Forensic Psychology and minor in Gender
Studies, Diallo is ready to travel to India and study how women with
disabilities fight against societal and political marginalization. We
chatted with Diallo to learn more about her upcoming research on
Indian women with disabilities. Read More
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John Jay Students Parlay the
CUNY Spanish Students' Congress
Into A Scholarship Win
Sometimes stepping out of your comfort zone can
have a big payoff. And, that's exactly what Assistant Professor María
Julia Rossi's students found out after attending and speaking at the
first CUNY Spanish Students' Congress on May 5th.
"Public presentations, such as symposiums and conferences, are a
very important part of our profession as scholars," says Rossi,
who teaches in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures.
"It matters when you're seeking a job or starting your career as
a scholar. I really wanted my students to benefit from this
experience. Read more
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Christopher Paul Pretter, 29, a John Jay graduate, married Christina Nicole
Romero on August 25th at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Roman Catholic
Church in Forest Hills, Queens. Pretter is a police officer at John
F. Kennedy International Airport for the Port Authority of New York and
New Jersey.
Preeti Menon, '00, is currently working with the Justice Programs Office at
American University. She has a podcast on opioids and writes blogs
for the Justice Programs Office at American University.
IN MEMORIAM
We're very sorry to announce the passing of Janet Hicks ('17).
Janet received her Bachelor of Science in Fraud Examination and
Financial Forensics, and was enrolled in the Masters of Public
Administration program for Inspection and Oversight. Professor Ned
Benton, who mentored her, said, "She was a wonderful colleague
with a warm and friendly personality." And, Professor David
Shapiro, her instructor and friend said, "Janet Hicks was one of
the most considerate, caring, diligent, mature, intelligent students
I've ever had."
Constance "Connie" Riley, was a senior with a Criminal Justice Institutional
Theory and Practice major, passed away on June 29, 2018.
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10 Ways to Get Unstuck in Your Career
Sometimes we get so comfortable at a job that we begin
to feel stagnant. This webinar will discuss the top 10 strategies for
getting unstuck and feeling better about the work you are doing or
preparing for your next chapter. Presented by Alumni Relations.
Wednesday,
October 3, 2018
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