Class of 2021 Valedictorian Alyssa Marie Nunziato
came to John Jay in part because of her mother’s late-stage
cancer diagnosis. “I wanted to make sure I went to college
locally so I could be with her. In the beginning, I had some
difficulty finding my own community on campus, but that changed
when I received an email saying I was eligible to be a Peer
Academic Advisor in the Academic Advisement Center. After my
mother passed away, I was surrounded by the greatest of people.
They were willing to sit with me, have long conversations,
comfort me, and support my family and I during a very difficult
time; it was a testament to the relationships we built together
in the Center.” Read More
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When graduating senior and salutatorian Mia Anderton
’21 found out that she wouldn’t be able to study abroad due to
the pandemic, she buckled down and set the ultimate challenge for
herself: graduate a year early, earn a perfect 4.0 GPA, and
double major in Forensic Psychology and Criminology. “My next
goal is to get my Ph.D. in Psychology. I’m interested in working
with the inmate population as an expert witness in their trials
and possibly working for the defense team when it comes to
sentencing.” Read More
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John Anthony François ’21 is about to embark on
a new chapter in his academic life, attending Stanford University
School of Medicine to earn a Ph.D. in Immunology. “My goal is to
find less-invasive, more tolerable alternatives to the standard
chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery that we use today,” he says.
His desire to make a positive change in the field of cancer
research comes from his own lived experience. “I had
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma when I was 17 years old and I had to get
chemo.” Read More
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Jasmine Jackson ’21 is the first in her family to
get into grad school. She’s already enrolled in a master’s degree
program at Fordham University and has a job lined up at their
Student Association for Mental Health. Jackson attributes much of
her success to CUSP (Completion for Upper-division Student
Program). “Without CUSP, I definitely wouldn’t be where I am
right now,” she says. “CUSP made sure that I was prepared and ready
for life after graduation, and I couldn’t be more thankful for
it.”
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Keiann Simon ’21, a Forensic Science major, PRISM
graduating senior, and self-described “science nerd” is preparing
to transform the forensic science practices of an entire nation.
“My plan is to go back home to Guyana and have an impact on the
forensic science industry there and across the Caribbean by
building on the forensic science systems they currently have in
place. It’s important that these countries have access to testing
facilities, adequate equipment, and continuing education to
ensure that those impacted by the criminal justice system are
being treated fair and just.” Read More
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At 41 years old, Jannkarlos Vargas ’21 is
accomplishing something no one in his family has ever
accomplished—he’s earning his bachelor’s degree. “In middle
school and high school, I thought I was like all the other
students. When I approached my parents about getting my license,
they sat me down and said, ‘No, you can’t do that because you’re
undocumented and we don’t have a social security number for you.’
I understood what they were saying, but I didn’t realize the full
impact that my status would have on my life. It took me 15 years
to finish what students normally complete in four to six years
because there were so many obstacles with my immigration status.” Read More
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When the Covid-19 health crisis led to shutting down
schools and businesses across New York City, SEEK graduating
senior Sarah M. Dorismond ’21 lost her job and found herself
homeless. “The pandemic was beyond challenging, but I didn’t come
this far just to quit, especially during my final year. I was
motivated to keep going. I slept on friends’ couches, found
myself a full-time job, and continued my five classes at the
College. It wasn’t easy, but I was determined to graduate.” Read More
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Growing up in Panama City, Panama, Estefania Solis
’21 never foresaw herself working at a vaccination site during a
global pandemic, but she did envision herself working for a
federal agency or possibly going to law school. Once she found
John Jay, she knew it was the gateway to her future. “I heard
about this school being one of the best in the field, and I’ve
always loved New York City and saw myself ending up here in the
future. I wanted to do something different and decided to take
this journey by myself and start from scratch—of course, with the
support of my family.” Read More
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During the American Psychological Association’s
Spring governance meeting earlier this month, Susan
Opotow, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology at John Jay, was awarded
an APA Presidential Citation for her commitment to identifying
and eliminating all forms of social injustice. The Presidential
Citation from the APA is awarded to outstanding APA
psychologists, organizations, and programs.
Maria Victoria Pérez-Ríos, Ph.D., Adjunct
Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science,
helped guide John Jay’s United Nations Student Association to
several wins at the 2021 National Model United Nations Conference
last month. John Jay’s United Nations Student Association won the
Outstanding Delegation award, as well as two peer awards and
three position paper awards.
The Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study has named
Alisse
Waterston, Ph.D., Presidential Scholar and Professor of
Anthropology at John Jay, a Fellow for the 2021-2022 academic
year. Waterston is also a non-resident long-term Fellow for
Programmes in Transnational Processes, Structural Violence and
Inequality, SCAS.
Professor of Psychology Kevin
Nadal, Ph.D., has launched a new column with Psychology
Today, called “Psychology for the People,” where he discusses
“psychology, social justice, and everything in between.”
Associate Professor of History Itai
Sneh, Ph.D., has published a review article for Shalom
Goldman’s, Starstruck in the Promised Land: How the Arts
Shaped American Passions about Israel. He’s also been busy on
the conference circuit presenting at the Annual Meeting of the
New England Political Science Association and CUNY’s Conference
on Climate Change Education. Next month, he’ll present “Studying
Cold War as a Transnational History: Eastern Europe as a Case
Study for Human Rights Advocates” at the International Studies
Association Joint Human Rights 2021 Conference.
Sean Quinn (M.S. ’06) has
been appointed the next Chief of Police for the Glen Ridge Police
Department (GRPD) in New Jersey. Quinn has been a captain in the
GRPD since 2016 and has worked with the department since 2007.
Craig Trainor (B.A. ’01) recently
had his academic article on reforming the cash bail system
published in The Federalist Society Review. He also
submitted written testimony on the same subject for the U.S.
Commission on Civil Rights’ public hearing: “The Civil Rights
Implication of Cash Bail” earlier this year.
John Jay has lost a beloved member of our
community with the passing of Dr. Rubie Smith Malone,
Professor Emeritus and former Assistant Vice President for
Strategic Planning and Outcomes Assessment. Starting her career
in CUNY in 1973, she made her way to John Jay in 1978 where she
dedicated every effort to her students and the John Jay College
community. In any role she took on, whether it was SEEK
counselor, faculty advisor, mentor, professor,
or member of the College’s executive staff, her devotion to John Jay
College, its
students, and its mission of educating for justice was
undeniable. We send our heartfelt condolences to Dr. Malone’s
family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the Malone family is
asking for contributions to be made to the James and Rubie
Malone Scholarship. The scholarship was established by Dr. Malone and
her husband, Dr. James Malone, the College’s first Vice
President for Administrative Affairs.
We are saddened to announce the passing of Marcia
Yarmus,
Associate Professor Emeritus of Foreign Languages at John Jay
College. She had
a long and outstanding career at John Jay, beginning her time at
the College in 1965 until her retirement in 2009. We send our
heartfelt condolences to Professor Yarmus’ family, friends, and
colleagues during this difficult time.
We regret to announce the passing of Timothy
Stroup,
Professor of Philosophy at John Jay College. A moral
philosopher and world expert on Edward Westermarck, Professor
Stroup developed an ethical theory inspired by Westermarck, and
his search for justice manifested through his teaching. In honor
of Stroup’s memory and his commitment to serving people with
limited access to health care, you can donate to Partners in
Health. We offer our sincere condolences to Professor Stroup’s
family and friends. You can also share condolences with the
family on Professor Stroup’s tribute wall, at SeamonWilseyFuneralHome.com.
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Tuesday,
June 1 to Friday, July 30
Anya and
Andrew Shiva Gallery Viewing Room
Modern art has always stood against social
injustice, communal exploitation and political corruption—from
the Dadaists to feminist art of the ’70s, and from the early 20th
century Russian avant-garde to the Situationists of the ’60s.
Today, active and political art is vital for the well-being of
the social continuum during a fluctuating age of cultural
delirium. For more information on this virtual exhibition,
contact: gallery@jjay.cuny.edu.
Join John Jay College’s Institute for Justice and
Opportunity for a training on ranked choice voting in New York
City. The training will answer several questions including: Who
is eligible to vote? Can you vote while on parole? What is ranked
choice voting and how does it work? Register for the training in advance.
How can we loosen the grip of toxic polarization
and start working on our most pressing problems? “The Way Out”
offers an escape from this morass and explores how conflict
resolution and complexity science provide guidance for dealing
with seemingly intractable political differences. Special guest:
Dr. Peter T. Coleman, Professor of Psychology and Education at
Columbia University, and renowned expert on constructive conflict
resolution and sustainable peace. To RVSP contact: mvolpe@jjay.cuny.edu
Information Session: COOP Careers
Interested in starting a career in digital
marketing or data analytics? The COOP journey begins with an
intense evening apprenticeship. Cohorts meet for four months (200
hours) to learn technical skills, build community, and pursue
full-time positions in digital marketing and data analytics. Register in advance.
1:30
p.m. to 2:35 p.m. | Microsoft Teams
Career Services and Microsoft have teamed up to
provide John Jay students with career readiness skills. This
four-session series will provide you with skills that you can add
to your resume to increase your value to employers. Contact
Stacia Maynard or Jessica Lawes at careers@jjay.cuny.edu
for more information.
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