CSI Top Military Friendly School, Bloomberg appoints Morales to Policy Panel, New Interim Athletics Director, CFA Season

CSI Named a Top Military Friendly School

CSI has been selected for inclusion in the G. I. Jobs 2010 list of Military Friendly Colleges.

G.I. Jobs announced the release of its 2010 list of Military Friendly Schools. The list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities, and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace the United States of America's veterans as students.

The College of Staten Island, a senior college of The City University of New York, was recognized for its commitment to serving the needs of students with military experience, and its wide array of services specifically designed for current, new, and future Veteran students.

"The Office of the Registrar and Student Veteran Center currently uses a 'One-Stop' approach to assist with the transition from soldier to student," said Vito Zajda, Deputy Registrar at CSI. "The services offered include individualized workshops with each student to discuss benefits, advisement, financial aid, registration, college life, and a detailed graduation plan." He added that the College also has a Veterans student club, as well as an Armed Forces Club, where students can meet, network, and plan activities."

Mayor Bloomberg appoints President Morales to Panel for Educational Policy

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg appointed eight members to the Panel for Educational Policy, which was re-established when Governor Paterson signed the New York City school governance legislation into law on August 11th. Read More from the Advance>

Paul Bobb Appointed Interim Athletic Director

Mr. Paul Bobb has been appointed interim Athletic Director at CSI, effective September 1, 2009.

Mr. Bobb brings to CSI a wealth of experience in athletics administration and education having served as Director of Athletics and Associate Professor in the Department of Physical and Health Education at The City College of New York (CCNY) for 11 years. He also served for eight years as the Associate Dean of Student Affairs at CCNY. Read More>

Making the World a More Beautiful Place

CSI alumna Elena Solitario has had a long journey to her present-day career as co-owner and president of Pilo Arts Day Spa in Brooklyn.

She came to the United States from Italy in 1955 and studied cosmetology at Clara Barton High School. Because she had a good grasp of the English language, Solitario recalls that she wanted to pursue a college degree, but she accepted an offer to become a partner in a salon, instead. While she ran the salon during the day, Solitario eventually enrolled at the College of Staten Island to study economics, part-time. Read More>.

Center for the Arts Announces New Season, Director, and Website

The Lovin' Spoonful is one of many acts in the 2009-2010 season at the CSI Center for the Arts.

The Center for the Arts (CFA) at the College of Staten Island has announced the line-up for its 2009-2010 performing arts series, Close to Home, as well as its new director and new website.

Newly appointed CFA Director, John Jankowski, says, "As the new Director for the Center for the Arts, I am honored to continue the mission and legacy of this world-class performing arts facility. Our exciting new season focuses on innovative performances with a strong community experience that is close to home."

The CFA has also recently launched a new user-friendly Website that not only allows visitors to check the Center's calendar of events, but it also has other useful sections with information on becoming a CFA member and how to rent space at the CFA, as well as discount offers and added links to the CFA's new Facebook and MySpace pages. Regarding the Website, Jankowski notes that the CFA has listened to its audience, and has worked hard to produce a faster and easier way for them to find out what is happening at the Center.