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For Steven Vivas ’20, an alumnus with a degree in
Criminology and a minor in Latin American and Latinx Studies,
getting an internship during his sophomore year was the key to
his current job and career path. The Queens, New York native had
never had any professional experience, but Associate Professor
Isabel Martinez, Ph.D. saw his potential and introduced him
to Safe Passage, a
non-profit organization that helps represent unaccompanied
minors. Read More
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Since its inception, John Jay College has proudly
educated students who have served in the Armed Forces. Two of the
staunchest advocates for supporting our military and veteran
students are Peter and Sarah Beshar, the generous donors behind
the newly created Beshar Scholars
Military Service Award. Read More
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The coronavirus pandemic is pushing our country
into a mental health crisis. Since the start of the pandemic, the
number of people reporting anxiety and depression reached an
all-time high in September,
hitting young people the hardest. As students continue to contend
with mental health issues related to the pandemic, the services
of John Jay’s Counseling Services
Center couldn’t be more important. Read More
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Have you ever been faced with a photo grid and
asked to click on every traffic light to prove you weren’t a
robot before you could access your email or bank account? A
recent proposal by Muath Obaidat, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor
in John Jay College’s Department of Mathematics and Computer
Science, could prevent you from having to go through that ever
again. Read More
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Thanksgiving is traditionally a time where we
gather with loved ones to reflect on what we’re thankful for. And
while this year is decidedly different, with many families
celebrating virtually, the feelings of gratitude remain the same. Read More
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Janet Acevedo ’21 always envisioned herself
earning her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and through
the CUNY Justice Academy
program, she’s making that dream a reality. “One day,
during my evening commute, I googled ‘criminal justice programs
in Manhattan’ and of course John Jay came up, but so did the CUNY
Justice Academy program,” recalls Acevedo, a Criminal Justice
Major from the Bronx, New York. Read More
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Honors student Aaliyah John ’22 knows how
important internships can be for students trying to define their
career path. "An internship can provide clarity and can
teach you so much about the field you want to work in and about
yourself." Read More
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Graduate student Thomas Donaldson ’21, a detective
in the New York City Police Department’s Emergency Service Unit,
knows the challenges a veteran faces transitioning from military
to civilian life. Now, as he pursues his master’s degree in
Security Management, he’s hoping to open the eyes of the public
sector regarding the relevance, value, and transference of
veterans’ skills. Read More
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Alisse Waterston, Ph.D., Presidential Scholar and Professor and Chair of the Department of
Anthropology, participated in a virtual book launch and conversation earlier
this month celebrating her new graphic book Light in Dark
Times: The Human Search for Meaning.
Allison Kavey, Ph.D., Professor
of History, and Rae-Ellen Kavey, M.D., co-authored Viral
Pandemics: From Smallpox to Covid-19. The book explores the
role of viral biology, globalization, and the history of
pandemics.
Blanche Wiesen Cook, Ph.D., Distinguished
Professor of History and Women's Studies, recently
appeared in CNN’s First Ladies series where she recounted
the life and impact of Eleanor Roosevelt.
Jayne Mooney, Ph.D.,
Professor of Sociology, has won the Division on Critical
Criminology & Social Justice (DCCSJ) 2020 Lifetime
Achievement Award. The award recognizes sustained and
distinguished scholarship, teaching, and service in the field of
critical criminology.
Matthew Barry Johnson,
Associate Professor of Psychology, recently published a new book, Wrongful Conviction in Sexual Assault: Stranger Rape,
Acquaintance Rape, and Intra-familial Child Sexual Assault.
Torey McNeil (B.S. ’17) was named
Emergency Management Specialist for Operations for the U.S. House
of Representatives, Office of the Sergeant at Arms,
Emergency Management Division.
Christopher M. Hughes (M.A. ’12) has been
named CEO of Stuart Dean Company, Inc., a national provider
of renowned interior and exterior architectural restoration and
disinfection services.
Stephanie A. Arthur (M.P.A. ’05) recently
served as the National Organizing Chair of the African Diaspora
for Biden Steering Committee.
Yvette Aguiar (B.S. ’86, M.P.A. ’93) was elected Supervisor
of Riverhead, Long Island and Police Commissioner. She is the
first Latina to hold these roles.
Peter J. Mancuso Jr. (M.A. ’79) was named
the winner of the Society for American Baseball Research’s 2020
Bob Davids Award. The award is the highest honor given by the
society.
Alumnus Charu Robinson (B.A. ’03) passed
away last month at the age of 43. Robinson was well known in New
York City’s chess community where he was a role model and hero to
many. In the 90s, Robinson led his chess team the Raging Rooks,
from Harlem's Adam Clayton Powell Jr. High School, to a national
championship. We send our heartfelt condolences to his
family and friends.
It is with great sadness that we inform the John Jay
community of the passing of Campus Peace Officer Rangel Nuñez, from the
Department of Public Safety. Our heartfelt condolences and
thoughts are with his seven-year-old son, Martin, and CPO Nuñez’s
family, friends, and colleagues during this incredibly difficult
time.
Diane Dwyer, former Deputy Director of Human Resources at John
Jay, has passed away following a brief illness. She was a
passionate advocate for employee benefits and well-being for over
three decades. We send our heartfelt condolences to her family
and friends.
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1:00 p.m.
to 3:30 p.m. | Zoom
Recently, mass protests in Nigeria (#ENDSARS)
against widespread police brutality committed by the Special
Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) were forcefully repressed by the
government, resulting in at least 12 deaths with several injured.
The #ENDSARS movement in Nigeria in many ways parallels the goals
of the Black Lives Matter movement in the United States. The aim
of this webinar is to raise awareness about police brutality in
international context, highlight similarities and differences
between both movements as well as emerging possibilities for
police reform.
Speakers include: Benson Chinedu Olugbuo, Executive
Director, CLEEN Foundation, Nigeria; Christelle Onwu, Lead
Advisor for African Diaspora Communities, NYC Commission on Human
Rights; Chivona Newsome, Black Lives Matter, Greater New
York; Gloria Browne-Marshall, Professor, Department of
Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice Administration, John Jay
College; Ejim Dike, human rights activist; Jamil
Dakwar, Director of the ACLU Human Rights Program. Moderated
by Dara Byrne, Associate Provost and Dean of Undergraduate
Studies, John Jay College.
4:30 p.m.
to 5:30 p.m. | John Jay Careers Online
8:00 a.m.
to 10:00 a.m. | Zoom
This program will discuss how dispute and conflict
resolution professionals can help parties solve problems. It will
focus on helping parties identify, value and pursue their
intangible interests in disputes and conflicts, and in resolving
disputes and conflicts. Featured guest: John Lande, Isidor
Loeb Professor Emeritus at the University of Missouri School of
Law and co-author of Litigation Interest and Risk
Assessment: Help Your Clients Make Good Litigation Decisions.
2:00 p.m.
to 3:00 p.m. | Zoom
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