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CUNY professor and local pro-Israel activist, Jeff Lax, joins Sid to discuss a column he drafted in Jewish News Syndicate, run by good friend of the program Alex Traiman, detailing how Sid's alma mater in Kingsborough Community College is trying to erase Sid and any record of him attending the school at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this One to One interview, Sheryl McCarthy speaks with Red Washburn, Professor of English and Women and Gender Studies at Kingsborough Community College and the CUNY Graduate Center about the state of transgender rights, focusing on issues like sports, healthcare, and recent legal restrictions. Washburn argues that these restrictions are distractions from deeper systemic inequalities and reflect a broader cultural backlash. They emphasize the importance of access to gender-affirming healthcare, especially for transgender youth, and discuss fairness in sports, highlighting the social implications of transgender women's participation. They also explore the growing transgender rights movement and the need for an inclusive society that respects diversity and fairness for all marginalized groups.
In this episode of Crossing Faiths, Rabbi Aaron Zimmer and Rabbi Eli Feder discuss their endeavor to explore the relationship between science and religion, specifically focusing on using physics to argue for the existence of God. Motivated by a desire to reconcile modern scientific understanding with religious belief, they challenge the notion that science and faith are incompatible. The rabbis introduce the concept of "fine-tuning" in physics, arguing that the precise mathematical constants governing the universe suggest an intelligent designer rather than random chance. They critically examine the multiverse theory as an alternative explanation, presenting it as a less plausible scientific hypothesis. Drawing on their backgrounds in Talmudic study and scientific research, Zimmer and Feder aim to provide a rigorous, accessible argument for God's existence by demonstrating the improbability of our universe's precise conditions arising by accident. Their approach combines deep scientific analysis with the ability to communicate complex ideas in understandable terms, ultimately seeking to offer people a rational framework for understanding faith in the modern world. Elie Feder earned a PhD in mathematics from the CUNY Graduate Center and received Rabbinic ordination from his rebbe, Rabbi Yisrael Chait. Since 2004, Elie has been a mathematics professor at Kingsborough Community College and a maggid shiur at Yeshiva Bnei Torah. He has published many papers and delivered numerous talks on graph theory, which is his field of mathematical research. As a teacher, Elie has a passion for simplifying complex topics for his students. Recently, he authored a book “Gematria Refigured,” which presents a rational, nonmystical approach to gematria as a tool of uncovering the significance of quantity and fine tuning in Torah, life, and the universe. Elie hosts the Gematria Refigured+ and the Physics to God podcasts. He resides in Far Rockaway, New York, with his wife and their four children. After earning a physics degree and receiving rabbinical ordination from his rebbe, Rabbi Yisrael Chait, Aaron Zimmer considered furthering his education through graduate school. However, his intellectual curiosity extended far beyond the realm of physics, encompassing a diverse array of fields, including philosophy, mathematics, and psychology. Capitalizing on his blend of analytical and philosophical skills, Aaron utilized his personal resources to venture into commodity futures trading. This endeavor involved commodities such as oil, natural gas, cotton, sugar, and coffee. His strategic approach was deeply rooted in the conceptual frameworks of physics and the intricate Brisker Method for Talmudic analysis. After an eleven-year career marked by success in commodity trading, Aaron decided to retire. In his retirement, Aaron channels his intellectual energy into studying various branches of knowledge, including the Talmud, philosophy, and physics. He co-hosts the Physics to God podcast and resides in Lawrence, New York, along with his wife and their five children. Youtube channel: @PhysicsToGod https://www.physicstogod.com https://www.physicstogod.com/3-proofs-of-god-from-science
The Author Events Series presents Caroline Eden | Cold Kitchen: A Year of Culinary Travels REGISTER In Conversation with Jonathan Deutsch From the author of Red Sands, a New Yorker "Best Cookbook of the Year," a cozy, thoughtful memoir recalling food and travel in Eastern Europe and Central Asia from a basement Edinburgh kitchen, featuring a delicious recipe at the end of each chapter. A welcoming refuge with its tempting pantry, shelves of books, and inquisitive dog, Caroline Eden's basement Edinburgh kitchen offers her comfort away from the road. Join her as she cooks recipes from her travels, reflects on past adventures, and contemplates the kitchen's unique ability to tell human stories. This is a hauntingly honest, and at times heartbreaking, memoir with the smell, taste, and preparation of food at its heart. From late night baking as a route back to Ukraine to capturing the beauty of Uzbek porcelain, and from the troublesome nature of food and art in Poland to the magic of cloudberries, Cold Kitchen celebrates the importance of curiosity and of feeling at home in the world. Caroline Eden is a writer, book critic, and the award-winning author of Red Sands: Reportage and Recipes through Central Asia, from Hinterland to Heartland, a New Yorker Book of the Year; Black Sea: Dispatches and Recipes-Through Darkness and Light; and Samarkand: Recipes and Stories from Central Asia & the Caucasus. She has travelled extensively to countries such as Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Russia, Turkey, and Bangladesh, documenting her experiences across multiple publications including Financial Times, the Guardian, and the Times Literary Supplement, as well as on BBC Radio 4's "From Our Own Correspondent." She lives in Edinburgh. Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D., CHE, CRC is Professor and Vice Chair of Health Sciences, which encompasses Culinary, Food, Nutrition, Exercise and Health Sciences at Drexel University. He is the Founding Program Director of Drexel's Food Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programs. He is past President of the Upcycled Food Foundation and previously was the inaugural James Beard Foundation Impact Fellow, leading a national curriculum effort on food waste reduction for chefs and culinary educators. He was named a Food Waste Warrior by Foodtank. Before moving to Drexel, Deutsch built the culinary arts program at Kingsborough Community College, City University of New York (CUNY) and the Ph.D. concentration in food studies at the CUNY Graduate Center and School of Public Health. At Drexel, he directs the Drexel Food Lab, a culinary innovation and food product research and development lab focused on solving real world food system problems in the areas of sustainability, health promotion, and inclusive dining. He is the co-author or -editor of eight books. A classically trained chef, Deutsch worked in a variety of settings including product development, small luxury inns and restaurants. When not in the kitchen, he can be found behind his tuba. The 2024/25 Author Events Series is presented by Comcast. Because you love Author Events, please make a donation when you register for this event to ensure that this series continues to inspire Philadelphians. Books will be available for purchase at the library on event night! All tickets are non-refundable. (recorded 1/16/2025)
Note: we recorded this before the appalling AHA leadership veto on Jan. 17 of the democratic vote of its membership to condemn Israeli scholasticide The brothers welcome Professor Sherene Seikaly, historian at University of California at Santa Barbara and editor of the Journal of Palestine Studies and Anthony Alessandrini, Professor of English at Kingsborough Community College and of Middle Eastern Studies at The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, to discuss the American Historical Association (AHA) and the Modern Language Association (MLA) engagement with the question of Palestine. We discuss the historic vote by the AHA membership on January 5, 2025 to condemn Israel's scholasticide in Gaza despite the deeply anti-Palestinian stance of the leadership of the AHA. We discuss how this leadership mobilized fear, "anticipatory obedience" to avoid taking an ethical position against the obliteration of every Palestinian university in Gaza, despite explicitly condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. We also discuss how the MLA leadership has systematically undermined discussions and resolutions about Palestinian liberation. They also discussed how ethical scholars have confronted the extraordinary silence and complicity of the two major scholarly associations about the Gaza genocide. Watch the episode on our YouTube channel Date of recording: January 13, 2025. Follow us on our socials: X: @MakdisiStreet YouTube: @MakdisiStreet Insta: @Makdisist TikTok: @Makdisistreet Music by Hadiiiiii *Sign up at Patreon.com/MakdisiStreet to access all the bonus content, including a live conversation with Samir Makdisi*
Question - "How does Jhana meditation simplify experience to facilitate insight and cognitive flexibility?" John Vervaeke is joined by Mark Miller, Rick Repetti, to explore the intersection of predictive processing, relevance realization, and embodied cognition in contemplative practices. They introduce PhD candidate Jonas Mago, who discusses his research on Jhana meditation and its impact on cognitive flexibility and insight. The conversation touches on contrasting Jhana practices with charismatic Christian traditions such as speaking in tongues. They also explore how Jhana states temporarily reduce the complexity of perception, allowing practitioners to observe the construction and deconstruction of their experiential models. The neuroscientific evidence provided, such as changes in brain responses during these states, adds depth to this exploration, illustrating how such simplification can lead to profound insights. Mark Miller, a philosopher and cognitive scientist, holds a senior research fellowship at Monash University's Center for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies in Australia, with affiliations at the University of Toronto and Hokkaido University in Japan. His work, which dives into the interplay between human thought, technology's impact on well-being, and human-computer interaction, is at the forefront of integrating cognitive neuroscience with philosophical inquiry. Rick Repetti is Professor of Philosophy at Kingsborough Community College, CUNY, USA. He is the author of The Counterfactual Theory of Free Will (2010), as well as several articles on Buddhism, meditation, free will, and philosophy of religion. Jonas Mago is a cognitive neuroscientist and wellbeing aficionado, deeply invested in understanding the cognitive and neurobiological mechanisms underlying human flourishing. His research explores contemplative practices designed to cultivate wholesome states of mind—spanning meditation, prayer, collective cultural rituals, and psychedelic therapies. I approach these topics from an interdisciplinary perspective, integrating cognitive science, neurobiology, computational modeling, and phenomenology to investigate mechanisms of self-regulation and transformation. He is currently pursuing my doctoral studies in Neuroscience at McGill University under the supervision of Dr. Michael Lifshitz, with co-supervision from Prof. Dr. Karl Friston. His academic journey includes a master's degree in Mind, Language, and Embodied Cognition from the University of Edinburgh (UK) and undergraduate studies in Liberal Arts and Sciences at University College Maastricht (Netherlands). Connect with a community dedicated to self-discovery and purpose, and gain deeper insights by joining our Patreon. Notes: (0:00) Introduction to the Lectern. This is the beginning of The Predictive Processing Series (0:30) Mark Miller, Rick Repetti, and Jonas Mago joins John Vervaeke (1:30) Predictive Processing and Meditation (4:00) Inside Jhanas Meditation (10:00) Phenomenology and Cognitive Functions of Jhanas (11:30) “Is Jhanas essential for the path of awakening?” (13:00) Predictive Coding and Cognitive Models (18:00) Jhana meditation and the transient nature of predictive models (25:00) Analysis of the risks and benefits associated with Jhana practice (30:00) EEG Studies on Jhana Practitioners (37:00) Jhana versus Pure Consciousness (45:00) High Arousal Contemplative States: Jhana and Christian prayer (54:00) The Importance of Context in Contemplative Practices (1:05:00) Final Words --- The Vervaeke Foundation is committed to advancing the scientific pursuit of wisdom and creating a significant impact on the world. Become a part of our mission. Join Awaken to Meaning to explore practices that enhance your virtues and foster deeper connections with reality and relationships. John Vervaeke: Website | Twitter | YouTube | Patreon Ideas, People, and Works Mentioned in this Episode: Predictive Processing Epistemic Vulnerability Metacognition Absorption States fMRI Studies Sangha EEG Studies Relevance Realization Embodied Cognition Jhana Meditation Thomas Metzinger Michael Lifshitz Alton Ram Dass Buddha Tanya Luhrmann Shaila Catherine Metzinger, T. (2021). The Elephant and the Blind: Insights into pure consciousness experiences. Lerman, T. (2012). When God Talks Back: A study on evangelical experiences of speaking in tongues. Quotes: “What we're trying in, in meditation is starting to model our predictive hierarchy of the brain opaque. So to notice that experience ultimately is not something that's, that's kind of a real grasp on reality, that all we have is this imprint of reality on our experiential or generative modeling, through this, this predictive hierarchy.” "The interplay between micro and macro perspectives mirrors the flexibility we aim for in meditation and science." "Epistemic vulnerability can be a doorway to growth if properly framed—or a risk without it." Mark Miller: Website | X | Podcast | YouTube Rick Repetti: Website | X | Facebook Jonas Mago: Website | X | — Thank you for Listening!
In this episode on Speaking Out of Place podcast Professor David Palumbo-Liu talks with Huda Fakhreddine and Anthony Alessandrini about the unique manners in which literature can disclose the human significance of the historical and ongoing genocide in Palestine. Such revelation has to fight at least two things—the sheer brutality and inhumanity of this violence, and the active silencing of Palestinian voices by institutions that, ironically, profess to champion the humanities. Here, once again, we find a pernicious instantiation of the Palestine Exception. Despite these efforts to censor and silence, Huda and Tony delve deeply into the power of Palestinian poetry through translations and readings of some of the most remarkable literature in the world.Anthony Alessandrini teaches English at Kingsborough Community College in Brooklyn and Middle Eastern Studies at the CUNY Graduate Center, where he is also a member of the Committee on Globalization and Social Change. He is the author of Decolonize Multiculturalism and of Frantz Fanon and the Future of Cultural Politics; the editor of Frantz Fanon: Critical Perspectives; and the co-editor of “Resistance Everywhere”: The Gezi Protests and Dissident Visions of Turkey. He has also published a poetry chapbook, Children Imitating Cormorants. He is a Co-Editor of Jadaliyya, is on the Board of Directors of the Middle East Studies Association, is on the faculty of the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research, is a co-convener of the International Solidarity Action Research Network, serves as chair of his union's Academic Freedom Committee, and is a proud member of CUNY Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine. Huda J. Fakhreddine is a writer, translator, and Associate Professor of Arabic Literature at the University of Pennsylvania. She is the author of Metapoesis in the Arabic Tradition (Brill, 2015) and The Arabic Prose Poem: Poetic Theory and Practice (Edinburgh University Press, 2021), as well as the co-editor of The Routledge Handbook of Arabic Poetry (Routledge, 2023). Her creative writings include a work of creative nonfiction, Zaman Ṣaghīr Taḥt Shams Thāniya (A Brief Time Under a Different Sun), published by Dar al-Nahda, Beirut, in 2019, and a forthcoming collection Wa Min Thammata al-‘Ālam… (And Then, the World…), to be published by Manshurat Marfa', Beirut, in 2025. She serves as co-editor of Middle Eastern Literatures and as an editor for the Library of Arabic Literature.www.palumbo-liu.comhttps://speakingoutofplace.comBluesky @palumboliu.bsky.socialInstagram @speaking_out_of_place
In this episode on Speaking Out of Place podcast Professor David Palumbo-Liu talks with Huda Fakhreddine and Anthony Alessandrini about the unique manners in which literature can disclose the human significance of the historical and ongoing genocide in Palestine. Such revelation has to fight at least two things—the sheer brutality and inhumanity of this violence, and the active silencing of Palestinian voices by institutions that, ironically, profess to champion the humanities. Here, once again, we find a pernicious instantiation of the Palestine Exception. Despite these efforts to censor and silence, Huda and Tony delve deeply into the power of Palestinian poetry through translations and readings of some of the most remarkable literature in the world.Anthony Alessandrini teaches English at Kingsborough Community College in Brooklyn and Middle Eastern Studies at the CUNY Graduate Center, where he is also a member of the Committee on Globalization and Social Change. He is the author of Decolonize Multiculturalism and of Frantz Fanon and the Future of Cultural Politics; the editor of Frantz Fanon: Critical Perspectives; and the co-editor of “Resistance Everywhere”: The Gezi Protests and Dissident Visions of Turkey. He has also published a poetry chapbook, Children Imitating Cormorants. He is a Co-Editor of Jadaliyya, is on the Board of Directors of the Middle East Studies Association, is on the faculty of the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research, is a co-convener of the International Solidarity Action Research Network, serves as chair of his union's Academic Freedom Committee, and is a proud member of CUNY Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine. Huda J. Fakhreddine is a writer, translator, and Associate Professor of Arabic Literature at the University of Pennsylvania. She is the author of Metapoesis in the Arabic Tradition (Brill, 2015) and The Arabic Prose Poem: Poetic Theory and Practice (Edinburgh University Press, 2021), as well as the co-editor of The Routledge Handbook of Arabic Poetry (Routledge, 2023). Her creative writings include a work of creative nonfiction, Zaman Ṣaghīr Taḥt Shams Thāniya (A Brief Time Under a Different Sun), published by Dar al-Nahda, Beirut, in 2019, and a forthcoming collection Wa Min Thammata al-‘Ālam… (And Then, the World…), to be published by Manshurat Marfa', Beirut, in 2025. She serves as co-editor of Middle Eastern Literatures and as an editor for the Library of Arabic Literature.www.palumbo-liu.comhttps://speakingoutofplace.comBluesky @palumboliu.bsky.socialInstagram @speaking_out_of_place
In this episode on Speaking Out of Place podcast Professor David Palumbo-Liu talks with Huda Fakhreddine and Anthony Alessandrini about the unique manners in which literature can disclose the human significance of the historical and ongoing genocide in Palestine. Such revelation has to fight at least two things—the sheer brutality and inhumanity of this violence, and the active silencing of Palestinian voices by institutions that, ironically, profess to champion the humanities. Here, once again, we find a pernicious instantiation of the Palestine Exception. Despite these efforts to censor and silence, Huda and Tony delve deeply into the power of Palestinian poetry through translations and readings of some of the most remarkable literature in the world.Anthony Alessandrini teaches English at Kingsborough Community College in Brooklyn and Middle Eastern Studies at the CUNY Graduate Center, where he is also a member of the Committee on Globalization and Social Change. He is the author of Decolonize Multiculturalism and of Frantz Fanon and the Future of Cultural Politics; the editor of Frantz Fanon: Critical Perspectives; and the co-editor of “Resistance Everywhere”: The Gezi Protests and Dissident Visions of Turkey. He has also published a poetry chapbook, Children Imitating Cormorants. He is a Co-Editor of Jadaliyya, is on the Board of Directors of the Middle East Studies Association, is on the faculty of the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research, is a co-convener of the International Solidarity Action Research Network, serves as chair of his union's Academic Freedom Committee, and is a proud member of CUNY Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine. Huda J. Fakhreddine is a writer, translator, and Associate Professor of Arabic Literature at the University of Pennsylvania. She is the author of Metapoesis in the Arabic Tradition (Brill, 2015) and The Arabic Prose Poem: Poetic Theory and Practice (Edinburgh University Press, 2021), as well as the co-editor of The Routledge Handbook of Arabic Poetry (Routledge, 2023). Her creative writings include a work of creative nonfiction, Zaman Ṣaghīr Taḥt Shams Thāniya (A Brief Time Under a Different Sun), published by Dar al-Nahda, Beirut, in 2019, and a forthcoming collection Wa Min Thammata al-‘Ālam… (And Then, the World…), to be published by Manshurat Marfa', Beirut, in 2025. She serves as co-editor of Middle Eastern Literatures and as an editor for the Library of Arabic Literature.www.palumbo-liu.comhttps://speakingoutofplace.comBluesky @palumboliu.bsky.socialInstagram @speaking_out_of_place
Today on Speaking Out of Place I am honored to welcome Huda Fakhreddine and Anthony Alessandrini to talk about the unique manners in which literature can disclose the human significance of the historical and ongoing genocide in Palestine. Such revelation has to fight at least two things—the sheer brutality and inhumanity of this violence, and the active silencing of Palestinian voices by institutions that, ironically, profess to champion the humanities. Here, once again, we find a pernicious instantiation of the Palestine Exception. Despite these efforts to censor and silence, Huda and Tony delve deeply into the power of Palestinian poetry, through translations and readings of some of the most remarkable literature in the world. Anthony Alessandrini teaches English at Kingsborough Community College in Brooklyn and Middle Eastern Studies at the CUNY Graduate Center, where he is also a member of the Committee on Globalization and Social Change. He is the author of Decolonize Multiculturalism and of Frantz Fanon and the Future of Cultural Politics; the editor of Frantz Fanon: Critical Perspectives; and the co-editor of “Resistance Everywhere”: The Gezi Protests and Dissident Visions of Turkey. He has also published a poetry chapbook, Children Imitating Cormorants. He is a Co-Editor of Jadaliyya, is on the Board of Directors of the Middle East Studies Association, is on the faculty of the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research, is a co-convener of the International Solidarity Action Research Network, serves as chair of his union's Academic Freedom Committee, and is a proud member of CUNY Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine. Huda J. Fakhreddine is a writer, translator, and Associate Professor of Arabic Literature at the University of Pennsylvania. She is the author of Metapoesis in the Arabic Tradition (Brill, 2015) and The Arabic Prose Poem: Poetic Theory and Practice (Edinburgh University Press, 2021), as well as the co-editor of The Routledge Handbook of Arabic Poetry (Routledge, 2023). Her creative writings include a work of creative nonfiction, Zaman Ṣaghīr Taḥt Shams Thāniya (A Brief Time Under a Different Sun), published by Dar al-Nahda, Beirut, in 2019, and a forthcoming collection Wa Min Thammata al-‘Ālam… (And Then, the World…), to be published by Manshurat Marfa', Beirut, in 2025. She serves as co-editor of Middle Eastern Literatures and as an editor for the Library of Arabic Literature.
Science and spirituality have often been seen as two separate worlds, but what if they're more connected than we think? How do these realms overlap, and is it possible for one to prove the existence of the other? In this episode, we're exploring these fascinating questions with the co-hosts of the Physics to God podcast, Rabbis Elie Feder and Aaron Zimmer… Physics to God is a show that analyzes how cutting-edge developments in the field of physics can point directly to the existence of God. Explaining these complex concepts in simple terms, Elie and Aaron dive into our universe's great mysteries – always seeking to demonstrate the existence of an intelligent force behind everything. Hit play to uncover: The mathematical possibility of the multiverse theory. How numbers keep chaos in order, and patterns to look for within them. How the electromagnetic forces of atoms construct the fabric of our universe. Elie Feder has a Ph.D. in mathematics from the CUNY Graduate Center and received Rabbinic ordination from Rabbi Yisrael Chait. He has been a mathematics professor at Kingsborough Community College since 2004, has published many papers, and has given countless talks on mathematical research. Aaron Zimmer earned a physics degree while receiving rabbinical ordination from Rabbi Yisrael Chait. After his undergraduate studies, he pursued his intellectual curiosity that extended far beyond the realm of physics – encompassing the diverse fields of philosophy, mathematics, and psychology. Drawing from his analytical and philosophical skills, Aaron went on to utilize his personal resources to venture into commodity futures trading. You can follow along with the Physics to God podcast here! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr Other Useful Links: https://www.physicstogod.com/3-proofs-of-god-from-science https://www.physicstogod.com/podcast-episodes
Can science prove the existence of God? Rabbis Elie Feder and Aaron Zimmer, the co-hosts of the Physics to God podcast, sit down to dive into this fascinating subject… Physics to God is a show that explores some of the most fascinating developments in physics that points directly to the existence of God. They explain these concepts using language that everyone can understand. By exploring our universe's great mysteries, they are on a mission to show how this demonstrates the existence of an intelligent force behind everything. Elie Feder earned a Ph.D. in mathematics from the CUNY Graduate Center and received Rabbinic ordination from Rabbi Yisrael Chait, and has been a mathematics professor at Kingsborough Community College since 2004. Additionally, he has published many papers and given countless talks on his unique field of mathematical research. Aaron Zimmer earned a physics degree while receiving rabbinical ordination from Rabbi Yisrael Chait. After his undergraduate studies, he pursued his intellectual curiosity that extended far beyond the realm of physics – encompassing the diverse fields of philosophy, mathematics, and psychology. Drawing from his analytical and philosophical skills, Aaron went on to utilize his personal resources to venture into commodity futures trading. In this conversation, we discuss: The origins of the Physics to God podcast. How numbers are perfectly tuned to keep chaos in order, and the odds of this being the case. What the multiverse theory is, and whether or not it is mathematically possible. What happens if you change the strength of the electromagnetic force of atoms. Make sure to follow along with the Physics to God podcast by visiting their website! Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C Other Useful Links: https://www.physicstogod.com/3-proofs-of-god-from-science https://www.physicstogod.com/podcast-episodes
Meet Kamora Freeland, an FAA-certificated private pilot who, at the age of 17, became one of the youngest African American female pilots in the United States. Hear how Kamora—who had never even seen a pilot who looked like her—achieved her dream at no cost to her family. Kamora's advice? “Look into scholarships, because there are a lot of them out there that people do not know about,” she says. To get started, check out our list of organizations across the country that offer aviation-related scholarships.In this episode, you'll gain insight into the pivotal role parents play in helping children discover and nurture their purpose, the hard work and dedication required to become a safety-conscious pilot, and the resources available for those on a similar path—like the Red-Tailed Hawks Fly program. You'll also hear how Kamora prepared for the final test to earn her pilot certificate—the checkride. Checkrides test a pilot's knowledge, skills, and judgement. It's a hands-on flying test that aviators must pass to earn their pilot certificate from the FAA. Learn about training at faa.gov/pilots. Share this incredible story of determination, sacrifice, and overcoming challenges with your friends, family, and colleagues.Even more curious about aviation after this episode? See how you can get involved with the FAA's Airport Design Challenge. K-12 students learn STEM skills while designing virtual airports in Minecraft, guided by FAA aerospace and engineering experts.Meet Our Guest Kamora Freeland became an FAA-certificated private pilot in February 2024, making her one of the youngest African American female pilots in the United States. She was a dual-enrolled student, a member of the National Honor Society at Kingsborough Early College Secondary School and made the Dean's List at Kingsborough Community College. Kamora graduated high school a year early and earned a Presidential Scholarship to attend Spelman College.
How can universities continue to build diversity in their student populations in a post-affirmative action world? How can we ensure successful outcomes for college entrants from historically underserved populations? How can we restore confidence in the value of higher education? To help answer these questions, we have Nancy Lee Sanchez-Badillo joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast. Nancy is VP for Institutional Advancement at Kingsborough Community College and is the former executive director of the Kaplan Educational Foundation, so her perspectives on this important subject are invaluable. Tune into episode 153 to hear Nancy's story, her "rocket-booster" moment, and her thoughts on enhancing diversity on college campuses. https://www.andrewtemte.com/
Probably the most challenging question any religious person could answer from an agnostic person is "Is God Real?" The religious person might say "Of course he is real!" "And how do you know?" "Can't you feel it?" Of course, we all know 'feeling' is not enough. Rabbi Aaron Zimmer and Rabbi Elie Feder produced a podcast called "Physics to God" to go beyond the feeling of God. Using the scientific method along with their understanding of physics and mathematics they are able to quantifiably prove that Hashem made the universe and is indeed the embodiment of everything we know. 00:00 Introduction 05:02 Math and Physics 06:26 Proof of God 11:56 Laws of nature 15:45 Atoms and life 19:10 Fine tuning and constants 21:30 Parallel Universes 25:06 Intelligent Creator 27:39 Laws of nature 30:07 Conclusion, Physics to God About Rabbi Aaron Zimmer: After earning a physics degree and receiving rabbinical ordination from Rabbi Yisrael Chait, Aaron Zimmer considered furthering his education through graduate school. However, his intellectual curiosity extended far beyond the realm of physics, encompassing a diverse array of fields, including philosophy, mathematics, and psychology. Capitalizing on his blend of analytical and philosophical skills, Aaron utilized his personal resources to venture into commodity futures trading. This endeavor involved commodities such as oil, natural gas, cotton, sugar, and coffee. His strategic approach was deeply rooted in the conceptual frameworks of physics and the Brisker Method for Talmudic analysis. After an eleven-year career marked by success in commodity trading, Aaron decided to retire. In his retirement, Aaron channels his intellectual energy into studying various branches of knowledge, including the Talmud and physics. He resides in Lawrence, New York, along with his wife and their five children. About Rabbi Elie Feder: Elie Feder earned a PhD in mathematics from the CUNY Graduate Center and received Rabbinic ordination from Rabbi Yisrael Chait. Since 2004, Elie has been a mathematics professor at Kingsborough Community College. He has published many papers and delivered numerous talks in graph theory, which is his field of mathematical research. As a teacher, Elie has a passion for simplifying complex topics for his students. Recently, he authored a book "Gematria Refigured," which presents a rational, nonmystical approach to gematria as a tool of uncovering the significance of quantity and fine tuning in Torah, life, and the universe. For more information, you can visit Elie's website, GematriaRefigured.com, and listen to his podcast, Gematria Refigured+. Elie resides in Far Rockaway, New York, with his wife and their four children. Connect with Rabbi Aaron Zimmer and Rabbi Elie Feder Facebook: @Physics to God (Page; not group) X/Twitter: @PhysicsToGod Instagram: @physics_to_god Connect with Bad Jew: BadJew.co https://linktr.ee/badjew BadJewPod@gmail.com Ig @BadJewPod TikTok @BadJewPod
John Aaron, manager of the USA women's national under-19 and senior women's cricket teams and an adjunct lecturer of business at Kingsborough Community College, discusses the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, the first major International Cricket Association tournament on US soil.
In Episode 266, I converse with Rabbi Elie Feder PhD and Rabbi Aaron Zimmer, Hosts of Physics to God. Rabbi Elie Feder earned a PhD in mathematics from the CUNY Graduate Center and received Rabbinic ordination from Rabbi Yisrael Chait. Since 2004, Elie has been a mathematics professor at Kingsborough Community College. He has published many papers and delivered numerous talks in graph theory, which is his field of mathematical research. As a teacher, Elie has a passion for simplifying complex topics for his students. Recently, he authored a book "Gematria Refigured," which presents a rational, nonmystical approach to gematria as a tool of uncovering the significance of quantity and fine tuning in Torah, life, and the universe. Elie resides in Far Rockaway, New York, with his wife and their four children.After earning a physics degree and receiving rabbinical ordination from Rabbi Yisrael Chait, Rabbi Aaron Zimmer considered furthering his education through graduate school. However, his intellectual curiosity extended far beyond the realm of physics, encompassing a diverse array of fields, including philosophy, mathematics, and psychology. Capitalizing on his blend of analytical and philosophical skills, Aaron utilized his personal resources to venture into commodity futures trading. This endeavor involved commodities such as oil, natural gas, cotton, sugar, and coffee. His strategic approach was deeply rooted in the conceptual frameworks of physics and the Brisker Method for Talmudic analysis. After an eleven-year career marked by success in commodity trading, Aaron decided to retire. In his retirement, Aaron channels his intellectual energy into studying various branches of knowledge, including the Talmud and physics. He resides in Lawrence, New York, along with his wife and their five children.We speak about analysis in chess, commodities trading and physics, Talmud,some insights from our 162nd Podcast Guest Rabbi Mark Wildes, Founder of Manhattan Jewish Experience, depth of knowledge, the torah way of life, the interesection of god and science, Richard Feyman's analogy of chess and the laws of physics, chess history, Plunder Chess, the universe and more.Thank you to our 45th Podcast Guest Zev Gotkin, Founder of Zev Media, for recently introducing me to Rabbi Feder and Rabbi Zimmer and allowing this episode to happen.
Welcome to Flows4U, where the rhythm never stops! This episode, we're thrilled to have the multi-talented Patrick Hickey Jr. in the house. Beyond his role as a lecturer and Assistant Director of the Journalism program at Kingsborough Community College, Patrick is a contracted comic book writer and the creative mind behind series like "Condrey," "The Job," "Brooklyn Bleeds," "Dem Gulls," and "KROOM" for Legacy Comix. But that's not all! Patrick also lends his voice to the gaming world, starring in hits like "The Padre" and its sequel "The Padre: One Shell Straight to Hell." His vocal prowess extends to upcoming titles like Mega Cat Studios' "WrestleQuest" and Skybound's "Renfield: Bring Your Own Blood." Join us for a quirky quiz, a fascinating interview with Patrick, and a freestyle rap that celebrates his diverse talents on Flows4U! Tune in for beats that resonate with the comic book enthusiast and the gaming aficionado in you! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flows4u/message
A Norwegian author and well-known worldwide for six autobiographical novels, titled My Struggle and multiple prize winner, Karl Ove Knausgaard has been described as "one of the 21st century's greatest literary sensations". With us today is our returning guest-speaker Dr. Bob Blaisdell. As I've introduced him on the show before, he is professor of English at the City University of New York's Kingsborough Community College in Brooklyn. He is author of Creating Anna Karenina: Tolstoy and the Birth of Literature's Most Enigmatic Heroine; and another book titled Chekhov Becomes Chekhov: The Emergence of a Literary Genius.Recommended Readings:My StruggleConversation With Karl Ove KnausgaardThis podcast is sponsored by Riverside, the most efficient platform for video recording and editing for podcasters.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Rabbi Dr. Elie Feder is a PhD in mathematics and has been a mathematics professor at Kingsborough Community College. He has published many papers and delivered numerous talks in graph theory, which is his field of mathematical research. He is also a teacher of Talmud. Recently, he authored a book titled "Gematria Refigured," which explores the significance of quantity and fine tuning in Torah, life, and the universe. He is also the co-host of the Physics to God podcast. Please rate and review the Empowered Jewish Living podcast on whatever platform you stream it. Please follow Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum and the Lev Experience on the following channels: Facebook: @shlomobuxbaum Instagram: @shlomobuxbaum YouTube: TheLevExperience Pick up a copy of Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum's second book, "The Four Elements of Inner Freedom: The Exodus Story as a Model for Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Personal Breakthroughs". You can order a copy on Amazon, in your local Jewish bookstore, or right here: https://levx.org/event/the-four-elements-of-freedom
On this episode our special guest is focused on shaping the future of food by training and mentoring the next generation of food industry innovators. He is Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, CHE, CRC, is professor in the Departments of Food and Hospitality Management and Nutrition Sciences at Drexel University and a certified hospitality educator. Before moving to Drexel, Deutsch built the culinary arts program at Kingsborough Community College, City University of New York (CUNY) and the PhD concentration in food studies at the CUNY Graduate Center and School of Public Health. At Drexel, he is the founding director of the Drexel Food Lab, a culinary innovation and food product research and development lab focused on solving real world food system problems in the areas of sustainability, health promotion and access. He was the James Beard Foundation Impact Fellow, leading a national curriculum effort on food waste reduction for chefs and culinary educators and was named a Food Waste Warrior by Foodtank. He is the author or editor of eight books including Barbecue: A Global History (with Megan Elias), Culinary Improvisation, and Gastropolis: Food and Culture in New York City (with Annie Hauck-Lawson) and numerous articles in journals of food studies, public health and hospitality education. He earned his PhD in Food Studies and Food Management from New York University (2004), his culinary degree from the Culinary Institute of America (AOS, Culinary Arts, 1997), and is a proud alumnus of Drexel University (BS, Hospitality Management, 1999). A classically trained chef, Deutsch worked in a variety of settings including food product development, small luxury inns and restaurants. When not in the kitchen, he can be found behind his tuba. To learn more about Drexel Food Lab>> https://drexel.edu/cnhp/research/centers/Drexel-Food-Lab/ Sponsor This episode was made possible by FoodNiche-ED - A gamified platform that empowers teachers to introduce nutrition education in the classroom. You can learn more here >>foodniche-ed.com | LinkedIn >> https://www.linkedin.com/company/foodniche-education/
Prof. and Chef, Mark D'Alessando, Dir. of Culinary Arts, at CUNY's Kingsborough Community College joins us to talk about Hulu's "The Bear," why the science of baking can become so obsessive, and why community colleges have the best culinary arts degree.
Allow us to introduce this weeks guest! He is a Literature Professor, Director of the Journalism program at Kingsborough Community College, The Chairman at University of New York Journalism Council, a Voice actor in the gaming industry, among a plethora of other accomplishments like the founder of Legacy Comix, he's a jack of all trades, let's welcome PATRICK HICKEY JR! Host Rob Garcia, host Kelvin Rolon, and guest Patrick Hickey Jr. bring you the latest gaming news this week: Xenoblade Chronicles 3 gets a Nintendo Direct (6:14) and More info on Final Fantasy 16 ( 16:40) . In Game Chat, we interview with author, voice actor, professor and Founder of Legacy Comics Patrick Hickey JR (27:59). Patrick Hickey Jr. Instagram: https://instagram.com/patrickhickeyjr?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Legacy Comix: https://www.legacycomix.com/shop/ Purchase The Minds behind the Games book series here: https://www.amazon.com/Minds-Behind-Games-Interviews-Developers/dp/1476671109 Want to be a guest on our show ? Click here! Website: https://www.gamingduopod.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegamingduopodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/GamingDuoPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheGamingDuoPodcast
Shownotes: This week, Matt and Cameron sit down with author Bob Blaisdell to talk about his new book Chekov Becomes Chekov: The Emergence of a Literary Genius. Bob was a wonderful person to chat with and learn from - and we hope you all take as much away from the conversation as we did. Bob Blaisdell is Professor of English at the City University of New York's Kingsborough Community College and also the author of Creating Anna Karenina. He is a reviewer for the the Los Angeles Review of Books, Russian Life magazine, and Tolstoy Studies Journal, and the editor of more than three dozen Dover literature and poetry collections, including a collection of Chekhov's love stories, and the forthcoming Conversations with Karl Ove Knausgaard (University Press of Mississippi). Chekov Becomes Chekov: The Emergence of a Literary Genius can be found on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and IndieBound. Your independent bookstore may also have a copy or be able to order you one. Major themes: Deadlines, Fake Marriages, and Watermelons 12:01 - “Amateurs wait for inspiration. Professionals just get up and go to work.” from Stephen King's On Writing 12:10 - Referring to On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft The music used in this episode was “soviet march,” by Toasted Tomatoes. You can find more of their work on Bandcamp and Youtube. Follow us on Instagram, check out our website, if you're so inclined, check out our Patreon!
In episode 12 of Volume 4 Greg talks life, love, the universe, and all things music with author, educator, and podcaster DR. CANIDCE ROWSER!!!Candice Rowser, D. A. began her career as an educator in late 2005 with the New York City Department of Education as a Substitute Teacher. She was a part-time faculty member of the City University of New York (CUNY) from 2008 until 2018, first as a Continuing Education Teacher at LaGuardia Community College and later an Adjunct Assistant Professor. From 2009 until 2010 Dr. Rowser taught at Westchester Community College, State University of New York (SUNY). From 2010 to 2018, she taught college level courses at three CUNY campuses including Kingsborough Community College, Hunter College, and Bronx Community College. Dr. Rowser taught briefly at her alma mater, St John's University, following her graduation in 2010. She taught African-American history part-time at Fordham University for the 2018-2019 academic year. The courses she has taught include: World History, World Politics, African History, African-American History, European History, American Government, and Politics of Economics.Dr. Rowser studied at St. John's University completing the Doctor of Arts Modern World History program which provided her interdisciplinary training. She was exposed to anthropology, sociology, political science, economics, and religious studies and learned how these fields contribute to the knowledge and grasp of historical events. Her Master's degree in Africana Studies from the University at Albany, SUNY has also allowed her to examine the experiences of Africa's peoples, both on the continent and in the Diaspora, through various fields of study. Her research interests include global human rights, particularly the experiences of marginalized communities. In early 2018 Dr. Rowser shifted her love for learning and teaching to another forum - the podcast. In the Facts Before Fiction Record she includes lectures from her courses also. With this podcast she can respond to the emerging gaps in learning and share with a wider audience. She provides her listeners with commentary on contemporary issues that they have found equally enlightening as the lectures. With this platform she has built on her interest in politics and women's roles in the government with a focus on African-American women.FIND OUT MORE ABOUT DR. ROWSER BY VISITING THIS LINKSUPPORT THIS SHOW
Join me as I sit down with Sholom Gutleizer LMSW, CASAC-T , CCTP. Sholom was born in Crown Heights Brooklyn, NY. After going to yeshiva he attended Kingsborough Community College for his associates degree and then went on to graduate New York University with his Bachelor's and Masters in social work degrees. Sholom and his family live in Pomona, NY. He currently works as the Clinical Director of Our Village Sober Living, the program coordinator for Neshamos' Companion Network and as a private therapist.To contact Sholom please feel free to email him at SGutleizer@ourvillageny.orgFor more episodes check us out on....Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2aPCiuzsIoNKYt5jjv7RFTApple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brainstorm-with-sony-perlman/id1596925257YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe0UpNhJMB7ORkqSYHqXYKgInstagram https://www.instagram.com/brainstormwithsony/?hl=enBuzzsprout https://www.buzzsprout.com/1872993/episodesTo learn more about Our Village Sober Living please visit our website at https://ourplaceny.org/our-village/ or email us at Office@OurVillageNY.org
While in Atlanta, William had to check in with his former Kingsborough Community College teammate, Cadell Stevens. The two reflected on their two years competing for the Wave basketball team, a run that included back to back city championships. But the conversation was not limited to just sports, the guys dove into various topics to [...]
Renny is an ACS Wellness Coordinator. He has over 8 years of experience in Health Equity and Community Engagement. Renny previously worked for NYC Department Of Health and Mental Hygiene and most recently as a Contact Tracer for NYC Health and Hospitals where he made visits to people impacted by COVID-19. A native from Trinidad & Tobago. Renny has an Associate Degree in Community Health from Kingsborough Community College a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health from Brooklyn College and a Master of Public Health Degree from Cornell University. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lorane-tobas/message
Eric Wyatt is a saxophonist who plays tenor, alto, and soprano sax. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Eric was taught music by his dad, Charles Jolly Wyatt, who played in the army band in Germany. His dad moved to Harlem in the early 50's just in time to play with many of the world's greatest players. Eric can recall stories of his dad taking him to concerts where he would sometimes drive the band members in the family station wagon. Eric at 11 years old drove with his father in 1972 to Storrs, CT with bassist Larry Ridley and pianist Albert Dailey. The band leader was Eric's godfather Sonny Rollins. Jim Hall was on the gig as well. This inspired Eric at a young age to hear his first live concert. Some of his dad's friends were Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, Dexter Gordon, Gary Bartz, Big Nick Nicholas, Gilley Coggins, Wilber Ware, and Dizzy Gillespie. Eric went with his dad to see Miles Davis at the Bottom Line club and went backstage after the gig. Eric began on alto and studied at Kingsborough Community College. He also went to Lehman college where he studied with pianist Stanley Cowell. He had some opportunities early in his career to write and license an original song to channel 5 in NY for a tv news show called Black News with host Bill McCreary in 1985. He went on to switch to tenor after his dad passed in July 1989. He met and studied with a Brooklyn legend named Arthur Rhames who inspired him. The lessons he learned from Arthur helped to put Eric on the right track. Eric started playing in Europe as a leader in Sept 1996 performing in Paris, France at the La Villa Jazz Club. Dany Michel brought him there 2 times and Eric made connections in Europe and took his quintet to the Half Note Jazz Club in 1998 and 1999. He has played as a leader in Moscow, Russia, as well as in Slovakia, Prague, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Athens in Greece, Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore. He has 5 recordings as a leader and has played as a sideman on CDs with Kenny Garrett, Jeff Tain Watts, Bob Crenshaw, Al Foster, Rufus Reid, Warren Wolf, Wallace Roney, and Steve Jordan. His Cds currently out today are Borough Of Kings, Positone, Look to the Sky, and The Golden Rule 4 Sonny, and A Song of Hope. In this episode, Eric shares his background, education, and musical journey. If you enjoyed this episode please make sure to subscribe, follow, rate, and/or review this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, ect. Connect with us on all social media platforms and at www.improvexchange.com
Episode 11 shares the stories of four dedicated and innovative teachers who founded schools of their own in Coney Island and adjacent neighborhoods in Southern Brooklyn. April Leong in the award-winning founder and principal of Liberation Diploma Plus High School, a small alternative high school in Coney Island. Dr. Tim Law established a program of free Chinese language classes for children at I.S. 96 Seth Low School in Bensonhurst. Irina Roizin realized her childhood dream of founding a ballet school, Brighton Ballet Theater School of Russian Ballet, located at Kingsborough Community College in Manhattan Beach. Misha Mokretsov is head coach and owner of Coney Island's New York Fencing Academy, located just down the block from the History Project.This episode was produced by Charles Denson, Ali Lemer and Tricia Vita. Music by Blue Dot Sessions. Chinese translation by Keenan Yutai Chen. Voice overs by River Kanoff and Ali Lemer. The oral histories were conducted by Mark Markov, Samira Tazari, and Yolanda Zhang between 2015 and 2019. You can listen to the full interviews featured in this podcast in our oral history archive at coneyislandhistory.org. Listen to previous episodes about Coney Island's legendary roller coasters, beach, bathhouses, and restaurants and other businesses on Mermaid Avenue and in the amusement area via your fave podcast app or the podcast page on the Coney Island History Project's website.©2021 The Coney Island History Project. All Rights Reserved. This program is supported, in part, by funding from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and New York City Councilman Mark Treyger.
In this episode, Cheryl Hogue Smith talks about teaching at Kingsborough Community College, first-year writing classroom practices, teaching basic writing, the importance of reading, and multimodal assignments.
It Happened One Summer By Tessa Bailey Website: https://gobookmart.com Tessa Bailey is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author originally from Carlsbad, California. Her most valuable life experiences were learned while waitressing at K-Dees, a Manhattan pub owned by her uncle. Inside those four walls, she met her husband, best friend, and discovered the magic of classic rock, managing to put herself through Kingsborough Community College and the English program at Pace University at the same time. Several stunted attempts to enter the work force as a journalist followed, but romance writing continued to demand her attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gobookmart-review/message
Interview with Kingsborough Community College Professor Jeffrey Lax, an Orthodox Jew, who recently resigned from CUNY's Union over a blatant antisemitic resolution accusing Israel of 'apartheid,' and calling for discussions about potential support for BDS. During the interview, Professor Lax cited countless examples of antisemitism within the union, faculty, and hiring practices at the community college.
Interview with Kingsborough Community College Professor Jeffrey Lax, an Orthodox Jew, who recently resigned from CUNY's Union over a blatant antisemitic resolution accusing Israel of 'apartheid,' and calling for discussions about potential support for BDS. During the interview, Professor Lax cited countless examples of antisemitism within the union, faculty, and hiring practices at the community college. Opening monologue from the interview: On June 18, Professor Jeffrey Lax, resigned from the CUNY's professor's union over the passage by an overwhelmingly number of colleagues on an anti-Israel resolution. In a recent column from The Jewish Press, the opening paragraph reads as follows: 'The 47-year-old Jewish professor of business at Kingsborough Community College in Brooklyn, N.Y., was appalled by a recent 83-34 vote by the Professional Staff Congress of CUNY on a June 10 resolution that condemns “the continued subjugation of Palestinians to the state-supported displacement, occupation and use of lethal force by Israel” and also “racism in all its forms including anti-Semitism, and recognizes that criticisms of Israel, a diverse nation-state, are not inherently anti-Semitic.”
Big thank you to the legendary and WBLS' Mr. Quiet Storm Lenny Green for coming on my show for an interview! Lenny Green began the show talking about originally wanting to be the second Michael Jackson, starting his radio career at Kingsborough Community College's radio station, and eventually doing radio in New Haven, CT. He talked about how he landed his show on 98.7 KISS FM and hosting his legendary show The Quiet Storm on WBLS on 107.5. He voiced his opinion on today's R&B and why the sound has drastically changed from back in the day. We discussed his legendary interviews with Smokey Robinson, R. Kelly, Keith Sweat, and the Jackson 5 as well as the album that he believes defines 90s R&B. Lenny is currently working on a book and will be putting a documentary together in the future! Tune into Lenny Green's The Quiet Storm Sundays-Thursdays from 7-11:59pm est on 107.5 FM. Follow Lenny Green on Instagram and Twitter: @lennygreen Tune into Lenny Green's "Off Mic" Instagram Live as well! Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thereelmax. Website: https://maxrcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-2021.html. Website live show streaming link: https://maxrcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html. MAD MAX Radio on Live 365: https://live365.com/station/MAD-MAX-Radio-a15096. Subscribe to my YouTube channel Sports and Hip Hop with DJ Mad Max: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCE0107atIPV-mVm0M3UJyPg. Lenny Green on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fob_BBak4OM.
Part 1 - Neville James celebrates Transfer Day and VI and Women’s History Month with special guest Dr. Claudia V. Schrader, President of Kingsborough Community College. Dr. Schrader shares details of her professional journey, her career in academia, and the politics of a Virgin Islander living in the tri-state area.
Tamara Moore (born April 11, 1980 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is the current men's basketball head coach at Mesabi Range College in Virginia, Minnesota. Moore was a professional basketball player who competed in the WNBA and Europe, and is the only female head coach of a collegiate men's basketball team.Moore played for Minneapolis North High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she was named a 1998 WBCA All-American. She participated in the WBCA High School All-America Game where she scored thirteen points. Graduating from Minneapolis North in 1998, Moore guided the Lady Polars to a state championship and was named Minnesota Miss Basketball Moore attended college at University of Wisconsin–Madison and graduated in 2002.In April 2020, she was hired as the men's basketball and softball coach at Mesabi Range College. Moore became the second female head coach of a men's team after Kerri-Ann McTiernan coached Kingsborough Community College in the 1990s. She became the 1st African-American female to accomplish the title. sportstalkwithfriends.com
#038: How many times have you risked taking the open doors, even though they might not necessarily be what you want? It is important to take advantage of open opportunities and the right mentorship to reach your goals and do what you're called to do. In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Dr. Claudia Schrader, the President of Kingsborough Community College in Brooklyn New York. She is the first African American to be president of the college in its 56-year-old history. Her mission is to transform and elevate the lives of young people through education. She shares her journey in education administration and what she hopes to achieve as a community college leader. Listen in to learn the importance of taking advantage of community colleges to continue your education. You will also learn the value of having a mentor to guide you in your education and career path. “Anything you want is within your reach; you just need to know that it's there.”- Claudia [39:50]What you will learn in this episode: · [2:41] The responsibility of women in leadership to mentor young women. · [4:38] She talks about the achievement it was for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority after Kamala Harris' win.· [6:43] Claudia talks about her education history and how she got into education and administration.· [11:25] The importance of taking on open opportunities and mentorship to succeed in a certain career.· [13:05] How she mentors young women through their higher education.· [15:51] She talks about her efforts to welcome new students to Kingsborough during the pandemic.· [20:17] The benefits and challenges of a 2-year college like Kingsborough.· [22:22] How Claudia advocates eliminating the stereotypes associated with community colleges. · [24:45] Claudia talks about the intentional work the faculty is doing to take the college ahead. · [27:02] Why the pandemic has been the greatest challenge in Dr. Claudia's professional career. · [32:08] She explains why her parents' generosity and thoughtfulness inspire her. · [36:35] Learn what you can achieve at Kingsborough Community College. · [38:48] Claudia advises everyone to take advantage of the opportunities they have to get an education. Relevant Links:Website: https://www.kbcc.cuny.edu/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-schrader-edd-6a0687181/
Dr. Brian Mitra, the Vice President for Student Affairs at Kingsborough Community College, and advisor to the JED Foundation, speaks with us about the mental health and wellbeing of this student population before, during and after COVID-19.
This week Michael and Steve welcome two exciting guests. Al Sapienza who played Mikey Palmice, and Dan Grimaldi who played both Philly and Patsy Parisi. First up Al talks about how he got his start in the business. Did you know he played Ringo in Beatlemania on Broadway? Then he shares how a relationship with Jason Alexander got him the audition for the Sopranos. For Al, Mikey Palmice was the role of a lifetime and he was devastated when he heard he was getting whacked. He tried to talk David out of it, but in the end kept a positive attitude and went on to build a brilliant career after the Sopranos. Then professor Grimaldi joins the podcast. Dan actually has a PhD in data processing and still teaches at Kingsborough Community College. When Dan originally got out of grad school he went to work for Bell Labs and absolutely hated it. After only a week on the job he decided to quit and realized acting was the life for him. When Michael was young he used to love a horror movie called “Don’t Go In the House” which starred Dan Grimaldi. Then years later when Michael landed his first role in a professional play it was Dan who ended up playing his father. Strange… Then Michael and Steve get into the episode which was a big one for Joe Pantoliano. Joe won an Emmy for this season and sent this episode to the academy for consideration. Michael was also nominated that year and talks about what it’s like to win, and lose at the Emmys. There’s a lot in Talking Sopranos episode #49 “Whoever Did This” S4 - Ep9. Make sure to subscribe the Talking Sopranos podcast wherever you get your podcasts, and go to the Talking Sopranos web site to ask questions and get official merchandise. https://www.talkingsopranos.com
Delise A. Chung serves as a Law Enforcement Specialist at Kingsborough Community College where she is assigned to investigate Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Sexual Assault crime statistics. She is also an CPR instructor, and has received training from the NYPD Special victims unit. As a Law Enforcement Specialist, she coordinates regular events to educate the CUNY student body on the topics of domestic violence, breast cancer awareness, and crime prevention. It was here that Delise discovered her love for teaching preventative techniques for public health and safety. After losing her sister to breast cancer on May 5, 2013, Delise was inspired to create Delcaro Training and Logistics. Join us as we chat everything Domestic Violence. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lecheweare/message
Join three giants in the world of Afrofuturist comics in this compelling conversation between two Mississippi natives, Tim Fielder and John Jennings, along with University Press of MIssissippi contributing writer, Donna-lyn Washington.Tim Fielder is an Illustrator, concept designer, cartoonist, and animator born in Tupelo, Mississippi, and raised in Clarksdale, Mississippi. He has a lifelong love of Visual Afrofutuism, Pulp entertainment, and action films. He holds other Afrofuturists such as Samuel Delany, Octavia Butler, Pedro Bell and Overton Lloyd as major influences. He has worked over the years in the storyboarding, film visual development, gaming, comics, and animation industries for clients as varied as Marvel Comics, The Village Voice, Tri-Star Pictures, to Ubisoft Entertainment. He also works as an educator for institutions such as the New York FilmAcademy and Howard University. Tim hopes to push forward with his art in the emerging digital content delivery systems of the day. His project, Matty’s Rocket, is a product from his company Dieselfunk Studios. Tim also is the author and illustrator of the upcoming graphic novel, ‘INFINITUM: An Afrofuturist Tale’, published by HarperCollins Amistad in January 2021. Tim makes an empty nest with his wife in the rapidly gentrifying neighborhood of Harlem.JOHN JENNINGS is a Professor of Media and Cultural Studies at the University of California at Riverside. Jennings is co-editor of the Eisner Award-winning collection The Blacker the Ink: Constructions of the Black Identity in Comics and Sequential Art. Jennings is also a 2016 Nasir Jones Hip Hop Studies Fellow with the Hutchins Center at Harvard University. Jennings’ current projects include the horror anthology Box of Bones, the coffee table book Black Comix Returns (with Damian Duffy), and the Eisner-winning, Bram Stoker Award-winning, New York Times best-selling graphic novel adaptation of Octavia Butler’s classic dark fantasy novel Kindred. Duffy and Jennings recently released their graphic novelization of Octavia Bulter’s prescient dystopian novel Parable of the Sower (Abrams ComicArts). Jennings is also founder and curator of the ABRAMS Megascope line of graphic novels.Donna-lyn Washington edited John Jennings: Conversations, part of the University Press of Mississippi's Conversations with Comic Artists Series. She is adjunct lecturer of English at Kingsborough Community College, and she is also senior editor and senior writer at ReviewFix. She has contributed to Rediscovering Frank Yerby: Critical Essays, published by University Press of Mississippi, as well as entries to the Encyclopedia of Black Comics. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This is The EdUp Experience President Series, Episode #25 - In this episode, we welcome Dr. Claudia Schrader the President of Kingsborough Community College. Dr. Schrader describes her student-first, success and retention model with a focus on the diverse student body she serves, that consistently ranks among the leading community colleges in the country in associate degrees awarded to minority students. As the first Black woman President in the 56-year history of the college, she is definitely a trailblazer and role model. We were excited to gain her insights on serving as an inspiration in breaking glass ceilings for Black women, supporting mentorship and retention of Black women faculty, staff and students, and her core mission driven by a passion to help others. We were also honored to welcome her as the first Black woman President on our podcast. And we know she won't be the last! She also shares some unique strategies on her campus for collaborative learning, integrated learning and student support for incoming students to increase retention, foster success, and graduate into the community to better their own lives and improve society-at-large. Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode! Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!
Episode 46 of The Big Rhetorical Podcast is another entry in the Emerging Scholar Series and features a discussion with Dr. Gregory Bruno, Assistant Professor in English at Kingsborough Community College in the City University of New York where he serves as a specialist in first year writing studies. He designs and teaches co-enrolled exchange program courses at correctional facilities in the greater New York City area. His current research emphasizes a dialogical approach to pedagogy in prison, both as a means of establishing a classroom approach rooted in meaningful exchange as well as a way of reconceptualizing the manner in which we discuss such programs' impact or effectiveness. He earned his doctorate in English Education from Teachers College, Columbia University in 2019. Outside of the profession, Greg enjoys weight-training, running, and playing guitar. He lives in Brooklyn, New York. Find more information about the podcast at www.thebigrhetoricalpodcast.weebly.com.
Citing President Obama's intent to strengthen community colleges, "second lady" Jill Biden told the 2009 graduates of Kingsborough Community College the two-year schools are "one of America's best-kept secrets," and "the education gained on campuses like this one will provide the knowledge that will power the 21st century." Dr. Biden, an adjunct professor at Northern Virginia Community College who taught English full-time at a Delaware community college for 16 years, referred to Obama's higher education proposal, which includes a community college initiative to better prepare students for the job market and encourages their transfer to four-year schools. "The president wants the U.S. to have the highest proportion of college graduates (in the world) by the year 2020...and he knows community colleges will play a major part in achieving this goal." Listen Now
Citing President Obama's intent to strengthen community colleges, "second lady" Jill Biden told the 2009 graduates of Kingsborough Community College the two-year schools are "one of America's best-kept secrets," and "the education gained on campuses like this one will provide the knowledge that will power the 21st century." Dr. Biden, an adjunct professor at Northern Virginia Community College who taught English full-time at a Delaware community college for 16 years, referred to Obama's higher education proposal, which includes a community college initiative to better prepare students for the job market and encourages their transfer to four-year schools. "The president wants the U.S. to have the highest proportion of college graduates (in the world) by the year 2020...and he knows community colleges will play a major part in achieving this goal." Listen Now
In this episode we speak with Donna-lyn Washington, who teaches English at Kingsborough Community College. She is the editor of John Jennings: Conversations from the University Press of Mississippi, and she is the senior editor and writer at ReviewFix. As well, she has done work on Frank Yerby, and her essay “Frank Yerby and His Readers” appears in Rediscovering Frank Yerby: Critical Essays. We spoke about her teaching, comics, Frank Yerby, and Lillian Smith’s “Buying a New World With Confederate Bills” from the Winter 1942-43 issue of South Today.
A statement from Briana: "Hello, my name is Briana Andre. I'm 23 years old from Brooklyn, New York. I'm a working singer/actress. I've had a love for the arts since the age of 4 when I started singing. I started acting and being seen in films in December 2019. My hobbies are photography, modeling, and songwriting. I have my A.A degree in Liberal Arts from Kingsborough Community College. I'm apart of two honors society named Phi Theta Kappa and National Society of Leadership and Success. Awarded for my leadership and exuberant excellence is what I strive to always achieve. I've been trained in Poetry/Theater since I attended Brooklyn High School of the Arts from 2011-2015. Later, through Vibe Theater Experience I had a lead singer role in an all-girls singing group in 2013. I'm thankful that I was taught poetry/theater and effective public speaking by Deborah Anderson and Robyn Piper at Kingsborough Community College. I believe through God all things are possible. I truly thank God for my talents and opportunities. In the next few years, I pray that I get the opportunity to advance my acting skills and get to be in national commercials and movies! God is a way-maker and without Him, I don't know how all of this would have happened. Good things are coming! This piece was created to be a reflection of what people face in their daily lives. Feelings of abandonment, rejection, and then healing is what this piece is supposed to exude. The steps of hurt to transformation. This piece was originally created on June 25,2020." God is great. Proverbs 3:6. Find more of Briana: Instagram: @brianaandre_ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Created during a time of quarantine in the global Coronavirus pandemic, A Moment Of Your Time's mission is to provide a space for expression, collaboration, community and solidarity. In this time of isolation, we may have to be apart but let's create together. Created by CurtCo Media Concept by Jenny Curtis Theme music by Chris Porter Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Award-winning journalist Eleanor Bader of Kingsborough Community College tells Dr. Barwick about her research into the course-content demands that wealthy donors attach to their gifts.
From New York, the greatest city in the world, it's The Update with Brandon Julien! With Governor Cuomo making an announcement about schools being closed for the remainder of this current academic year, today's road stop takes us to the outside of the main gates of Kingsborough Community College in the Manhattan Beach section of Brooklyn. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brandon-julien/support
This episode is a reunion show of the greatest college radio wrestling talk show ever. 3 kids attending Kingsborough Community College in Brooklyn NY, started a wrestling show on 90.9 FM, which aired every Saturday from 3-6 from 1996-2001. After almost 20 years, we get the band back together to take a stroll down memory lane. We discuss the genesis of the show, how popular it became and why it ended. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mortons-law/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mortons-law/support
In this episode, I interact with Mr. Patrick Hickey Jr. who is a full-time Lecturer of English and Assistant Director of the Journalism program at Kingsborough Community College. He is also the Founder of ReviewFix.com and the author of The Minds Behind the Games book series. It was an amazing experience getting to hear his opinions about retro video-games. Make sure you buy his books and I assure you, you will not be disappointed with his incredible work! Go Check out my Social-Media profiles at linktr.ee/listogenic
Donna-lyn Washington is adjunct-lecturer of English at Kingsborough Community College, and she is also senior editor and senior writer at ReviewFix. She has contributed to Reconsidering Frank Yerby: Critical Essays, published by University Press of Mississippi, as well as entries to the Encyclopedia of Black Comics.
UWAGA STUDENCI! Instytut Józefa Piłsudskiego w Ameryce wraz z Kingsborough Community College zapraszają studentów do wzięcia udziału w pierwszej Konferencji Historycznej Studentów z Europy Wschodniej, której tematem będzie „Polska w XX wieku”, z uwagi na uroczystą rocznicę 100. lat odzyskania przez Polskę Niepodległości. Możesz wziąć udział w konferencji, prezentując swoją pracę właśnie w tym temacie. Zgłoszenia przyjmowane będą do połowy lutego, a sama konferencja miejsce będzie miała 29 marca. O szczegółach na antenie Radio RAMPA 620 AM mówił profesor Jacek Czarnecki z KCC.
Today we are talking about diversity, inclusion, and helping students and professionals pursue their dreams. Nancy Lee Sanchez turned her own journey navigating the American educational system into a career that benefits thousands of students today. From working in a sweatshop at the age of 13 to earning her Masters from Brooklyn College, Nancy’s story is one of resilience, determination, and inspiration. Nancy is the Executive Director of the Kaplan Educational Foundation. She has over 18 years of expertise providing greater access to higher education. Moreover, Nancy has been a champion for improving the college experience and supporting leadership among low income, non-traditional, and underrepresented students. Nancy’s educational journey started at Kingsborough Community College. After earning her AAS there, she went on to earn a BA from Long Island University and an MA from Brooklyn College. Stay tuned to learn what it means to be in the business of “selling a dream,” and just how Nancy and the Kaplan Educational Foundation are making higher education accessible and thoughtful. In This Episode Common struggles for immigrant students The importance of diversity and inclusion Leveraging educational institutions Education beyond the classroom Selling the dream and living the dream Quotes in This Episode “Many people believe that in Puerto Rico English is taught to the point that you become proficient. But in reality, I lived in the countryside and that wasn’t true.” —Nancy Lee Sanchez “I don’t remember ever [having] conversations about college, and that was because so many of us and our families were in this survival mode.” —Nancy Lee Sanchez “I remember thinking of my mom as ‘Rosie the Riveter’...I just felt like I knew so many ‘Rosie the Riveters’...They were always working. You know, women of color especially and in many communities that have been disenfranchised, women have really always contributed to the economy.” —Nancy Lee Sanchez “I don’t want people to be in survival mode, I want people to thrive.” —Nancy Lee Sanchez “Last night I was on my Facebook, and I had one of my students take a picture in LA and he said, ‘I’m on top of the world’ and this is a young man, an urban youth, New York city raw talent–many people have dismissed him–but he really wants to bring sustainable farming [to cities.]” —Nancy Lee Sanchez “There will always be injustice. I want to live in a world where that doesn’t exist, but what do you do when there is injustice?” —Nancy Lee Sanchez Resources Nancy Lee Sanchez on LinkedIn The Kaplan Educational Foundation Your 2018 Guide to College Transfer: 90 School Profiles BOOK
Monica Filimon discusses her new book Cristi Puiu (University of Illinois Press 2017) and the beginnings of New Romanian cinema with a specific focus on the works of director Cristi Puiu and his black comedy The Death of Mr. Lazarescu. Monica Filimon is a New York-based film critic and has published various articles, interviews, and reviews in the Cineaste Magazine as well as in many other peer-reviewed journals and anthologies. She is currently an assistant professor of English at Kingsborough Community College, CUNY.
Barry Mitchell sits down with Queens College alumna and famous comedian/talk show host Joy Behar; Kingsborough Community College’s radio program helps broadcast Brooklyn Cyclones games; Chris Emdin, a graduate of the Graduate Center, teaches science using hip hop; fashion scholar Elizabeth Wissinger; and Turkish-born composer Nisan Ak
Broadcasting from Kingsborough Community College, we took a moment to talk with Comptroller Bill Thompson about his effort to block Mayor Bloomberg on the issue of term limits.