EVENTS
We are back to school and hope you will join us for a great line up of events taking place at Hunter this fall.
Come Light Up the Night
The lighting of a spectacular neon installation, Infinite Light, created by acclaimed French artist, Laurent Grasso, will take place at a grand opening block party on September 25th. Everyone is invited to join the festivities.
The installation will span the pedestrian bridges that connect the main buildings at Hunter. By playing with the fluorescence and the repetition of the words “day for night,” Infinite Light produces an effect which is both amazing and deceptive. The intensity of the light is, paradoxically, only visible once the night begins to fall.
Infinite Light was created in connection with to: Night, an exhibit which brings together works of art exploring the theme of night - curated by Joachim Pissarro, Bershad Professor of Art History and Director of the Hunter College Galleries, along with Mara Hoberman and Julia Moreno. This exhibit coincides with the exhibition of Van Gogh at Night at the Museum of Modern Art, also curated by Pissarro.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Reception: 6:00pm
Lighting: 6:45pm
Hunter College, West Lobby
68th Street and Lexington Avenue (southwest corner)
RSVP by September 23, 2008 to (212) 772-4007 or spevents@hunter.cuny.edu
Calling All Recent Grads
Looking to connect and network with other recent Hunter alumni? Then we have the perfect event for you!
You are cordially invited to a sunset cruise - a terrific opportunity for recent Hunter alumni to meet and network from the elegance of a private yacht in full view of New York’s famous skyline.
Bridging Our Next Decades (BOND), a new chapter of the Hunter College Alumni Association, would like to invite you to an evening on the waters of New York Harbor. BOND was formed in an effort to reconnect recent graduates with their alma mater as well as with each other.
Enjoy 3 hours of open bar and appetizers.
WHEN:
Friday, September 26, 2008
Boarding begins at 6:30 PM
WHERE:
East 23rd Street and FDR Drive
Board the Marco Polo Cruises yacht “Jewel.”
Reservations are $25 per person. Each Hunter College alumna/alumnus attending may invite a maximum of one non-Hunter College guest.
There are still some spots available. You can reserve online now at: https://onlinedonation.hunter.cuny.edu/bond.php
All proceeds from this event will go to the BOND Chapter Fund to host future events for recent Hunter College alumni.
If you have any questions, please contact the BOND chapter officers at BONDalumnichapter@hunter.cuny.edu.
Want to know about future BOND Chapter events? Join us on Facebook! Just search for “Hunter BOND” on Facebook.
BOND thanks Hunter College President Jennifer J. Raab for sponsoring this event.
Hunter Addresses Diversity's Role in the Curricula of Higher Education
Hunter College presents an informative and stimulating discussion on the importance of a multicultural learning environment to higher education, global competitiveness and inclusive communities.
The event will feature Dr. Johnnetta Cole, one of the nation’s most prolific voices on justice and equality, education, diversity and inclusion and Professor Lani Guinier, Bennett Boskey Professor of Law at Harvard Law School.
Professor Lani Guinier is the first African-American woman to be appointed to a tenured professorship at Harvard Law. Guinier was nominated by President Bill Clinton to be the first black woman to head the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice and is the author of numerous articles on democratic theory, political representation, educational equity, and issues of race and gender.
Dr. Johnnetta Cole was the first African-American woman to serve as president of Spelman College in Atlanta and the 14th president of Bennett College, the only other historically black college for women, in 2002. She was also the first African-American to serve as chair of the board of United Way of America.
This discussion will be moderated by Hunter College Professor of Anthropology, Jacqueline Brown.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
5:15-7:15pm
Sylvia and Danny Kaye Playhouse
North Building
RSVP by September 19, 2008 to spevents@hunter.cuny.edu
Hunter College Foundation to Hold Inaugural Gala on October 23rd
The Hunter College Foundation will honor two distinguished Hunter graduates, Abbe Raven and Joel A. Katz, at the Foundation’s Inaugural Gala to be held October 23rd. Raven is the president and CEO of A&E Television Networks, and Katz is the chair of Global Media and Entertainment Practice at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. The event will include cocktails and dinner at the Plaza Hotel. For further information, please call (212) 650-3165 or email gala@hunter.cuny.edu.
Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute Hosts Discussion with JFK Advisor/Speechwriter
Ted Sorensen, former Special Counsel to President John F. Kennedy and his closest advisor, will discuss his gripping memoir, Counselor: A Life at the Edge of History (Harper Collins, 2008). In this candid and eloquent narrative, Sorensen sheds light on his relationship with JFK and the personalities, policies and events that made the 1960s tense and dramatic, yet inspirational. From the decision to go to the moon to the Cuban Missile Crisis, Counselor is a poignant and revelatory account, and a must-read for anyone interested in JFK and American presidential history.
The discussion will be moderated by Jack Rosenthal, Pulitzer Prize winner and former senior editor for The New York Times.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
6:00pm
Hunter College Faculty Dining Room
West Building, 8th Floor
Space is limited
RSVP to (212) 772-4007 or spevents@hunter.cuny.edu
HUNTER IN THE NEWS
Hunter Has All-time High Number of Applicants
Applications to Hunter once again reached an all-time high this year. Over 11,000 applicants named Hunter their first choice among CUNY colleges - a 12% increase from last year.
Read the full article here.
Hunter Scores High Again in U.S. News & World Report Best College List
Once again, Hunter has won outstanding marks in U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges.” In its widely anticipated 2009 issue, the newsweekly rated Hunter an impressive 12th among “Top Public Universities” in the North and placed the College 52nd on its list of “Best Universities in the North” that grant master’s degrees.
In a category of special importance to the student body, Hunter repeated its first-place finish among master’s-granting universities in the North whose undergraduates leave school with the lowest personal debt.
Hunter also got a top grade for the diversity of its student body. It ranked fourth in this category among masters-granting universities in the North. Significantly - but perhaps not surprisingly - CUNY had five campuses among the top six in this category. Besides Hunter, they are Baruch, City College, Brooklyn College and John Jay. CUNY’s commitment to diversity is strong, and Hunter is helping lead the way.
ALUMNI NEWS
Hunter Alumna Awarded 2008 N.J. Governor's Nursing Merit Award
Hunter alumna Maria Brennan has been awarded the 2008 N.J. Governor’s Nursing Merit Award, Nurse Administrator. Brennan was selected among New Jersey’s top nursing leaders to receive this award, which is given for excellence in nursing, compassion in care, and technical proficiency.
Brennan, who earned her MS in nursing from Hunter in 1984, is the chief nursing officer for St. Joseph’s Healthcare System (SJHS) and the vice president for patient care services at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson, N.J.
As the senior nursing executive at SJHS, she has demonstrated her commitment to excellence in patient care by developing “swing” units to deal with the seasonal influx of patients, designating “urgent care” alternate sites, and creating additional patient-need nursing units. Brennan is also credited with decreasing the RN vacancy rate at SJHS from 12% to 2%. She has also advised organizations nationally and locally on how to improve patient care and nursing practice.
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Hunter Alumnus Named COO of Amalgamated Bank
Hunter alumnus Barry Kipnis has been named chief operating officer of Amalgamated Bank, reporting directly to the Bank’s CEO.
As the Bank's COO, Kipnis is responsible for reviewing bank-wide technology projects, expense control, development of new products and services, and general oversight of operations and administrative functions.
Kipnis, who earned a BA from Hunter in 1973, has over 30 years of diversified experience in securities operations and administration. Before joining Amalgamated Bank, Kipnis served as vice president in Securities and Custody Services for the Global Wealth Management business at Morgan Stanley & Company.
Hunter Alumna Sings in "The Love Guru"
Hunter alumna Linnette Harrigan recorded a song for the Paramount Pictures film “The Love Guru,” starring Mike Myers and Jessica Alba, which opened earlier this summer.
Harrigan, who graduated from Hunter in 1995 with a BA in media studies, is a singer, actress, and songwriter who has been a backup singer for R. Kelly and performed in such musicals as Sing Harlem Sing and Freedom Train. She attributes much of her success to her alma mater.
“Hunter had a huge influence on me, as it introduced me to the world of media,” she said. “I had some great classes and an excellent internship at Sony Music Entertainment, which allowed me to talk to music executives and even attend some events with music artists. I was able to network and learn the ins and outs of the business.”
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Hunter Creates State-of-the-Art Job Bank
Capitalizing on its superb pool of alumni talent, Hunter has devised an easy way to serve all of your job-searching needs. If you are looking to change careers or want to start networking in your own field, now is the time to visit http://studentservices.hunter.cuny.edu/cds.htm. All alumni should use the "Student Login" portal.
Hunter alumni who are searching for a job or looking to employ fellow Hunter graduates now have access to an online database that allows them to screen recent job openings or post new positions or internships at their place of employment. In addition, the new website makes it possible to find links to hundreds of other job-related resources and to view Hunter’s schedule of career-related events. For more information about how to set up an account, please call Career Development Services at (212) 772-4850.
Alumni Association Hosts Annual Fall Luncheon
The Alumni Association of Hunter College will hold its annual Fall Luncheon on Saturday, October 25, 2008. The luncheon will begin at 11:30am in the Faculty Dining Room (West Building of the 68th Street campus, 8th floor). Tickets are $35. For further information or to purchase tickets, please contact Pat Rudden at huntergirl@nyc.rr.com.
Now Accepting 2009 Hall of Fame Nomination Forms
The Alumni Association is currently accepting nominations for the 2009 Hall of Fame awards.
Established in 1972 by the Board of Directors of the Alumni Association, the Hall of Fame recognizes the achievements of outstanding Hunter alumni. Each year the Association selects and honors graduates who have distinguished themselves in a variety of fields and services. In addition to the Hall of Fame, the Alumni Association also presents major awards to recognize Distinguished Service to the Association and the College, Outstanding Professional Achievement and Extraordinary Community Service.
If you would like to nominate an alumna/alumnus for the Hall of Fame, please complete this form and either fax it to (212) 772-4074 or mail it to Hunter’s Office of Alumni Relations, 695 Park Avenue, Room 1314, New York, New York 10065.
For more information, please email alumnirelations@hunter.cuny.edu or call (212) 772-4087. Completed nominations must be received no later than November 1, 2008.
Class of 1959 Plans 50th Reunion with 3-day Celebration
The class of 1959 will be celebrating its 50th milestone with a three-day reunion - May 1st, 2nd and 3rd, which will include campus tours, a fifties-theme welcome reception, a dinner cruise around Manhattan Island, and Hunter’s annual Birthday Luncheon at the Grand Hyatt Hotel.
Reunions are all about seeing old friends, so now is the time to plan to get together. If you’ve lost touch, tell us whom you want to see. We’ll let them know you are looking for them. If you’ve been missing 1959 reunion updates, send us your current name and address and we’ll add you to our class roster. For more details, please contact HunterCollege59@aol.com.
