CSI Welcomes 43 New Faculty Members with Comprehensive Orientation
Administrators, current faculty members, and staff treated the College of Staten Island's newest faculty members to the first two days of a multipart orientation, recently, in an effort to help them get acquainted with the College, its students, and its resources.
Click Here to view new faculty members and read their bios.
Commenting on the new cohort of faculty, one of the largest in the College's history, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. William Fritz said, "The College of Staten Island is very fortunate and delighted to welcome more than 40 exceptionally qualified researchers and scholars to join its ranks this week. The faculty "Class of 2009" is almost double the number of new full-time hires in any given year within memory. With advanced degrees earned at prestigious universities worldwide, fellowships, national awards and recognition, and industry experience, this diverse group of experts is poised to make significant contributions to the College, CUNY, and their respective academic disciplines. We look forward to the energy and promise that new faculty bring to an institution of higher education. I know that the entire CSI community joins me in congratulating and welcoming our colleagues."
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Inaugural Alumni Basball Game a Rousing Success
 The CSI men's baseball program held its inaugural Alumni Game at the CSI Baseball Complex this weekend.
Despite the dark clouds and a rain-soaked overnight, the game was a rousing success, as over 30 former athletes and coaches spanning four decades of CSI Baseball turned out. Although the final score hardly mattered, Alumni from odd-numbered years got the better of the even-numbered, by an 8-4 count. Read More>
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College Marks 9/11 Anniversary
 The College of Staten Island marked the eighth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks with a Campus Memorial Service.
The service, held in the Campus Center Green Dolphin Lounge, featured remarks from College President Dr. Tomás Morales and CSI Student Government Senator Dennis Gaffigan.
The
emotional highlight of the ceremony was the dramatic reading of
original poems by two new faculty members in the English Department.
Assistant Professor Tyehimba Jess presented his poem
"They rushed in," which is dedicated to the firefighters and the police officers who were killed on 9/11.
Assistant Professor Patricia Smith, presented her poem "To the Woman, Not Trying to Fly, Who Fell with Her
Legs Closed, Arms Pressed Against the Front of Her Body, While Primly
Clutching Her Purse." Read More> |
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Sanchez Delivers Convocation Speech at LIU
In recognition of his professional and academic achievements, George
Emilio Sanchez, Chair of the Department of Performing and Creative Arts
at the College of Staten Island, recently delivered a speech on
Convocation Day at Long Island University's Brooklyn Campus. The annual
event welcomes incoming freshmen to the campus.
In his
address, Sanchez, a critically acclaimed performance artist, writer,
and educator, underscored the theme of Convocation, "Believe in
Yourself." Recalling how he failed to deliver a speech in a General
Education class as an undergrad due to fear, he urged the members of
his audience to not only go forth with self-confidence, but also to
realize that they become who they are thanks to others who also believe
in them, noting the contributions that his parents and a philosophy
teacher had made to his own life. Read More>
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