CSI Students Awarded Scholarships through HACU
CSI undergraduates Marybeth Melendez and Ismael Gonzales are both winners of HACU scholarships.  |
College of Staten Island undergraduates Marybeth Melendez and Ismael
Gonzalez are the proud winners of scholarships offered by The Hispanic
Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), an organization
representing nearly 450 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic
higher education success in the United States, Puerto Rico, Latin
America, Spain, and Portugal.
Supported by corporate sponsors such as Lockheed Martin and GM, HACU
offers multiple scholarships, for which students from member
institutions across the country may apply.
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CSI Observatory Looks to the Stars and Makes Some Discoveries, Students Tracking Asteroids and Comets
Students, faculty, staff, and the public can explore the skies at the CSI Astrophysical Observatory.  | Watch out storm chasers...the asteroid trackers are here. There are
currently several major observatories in the world that are making the
most of new discoveries and the College of Staten Island (CSI) is among
them. Recently, CSI Professor Irving Robbins was given credit by the
International Astronomical Union (the world's governing body in
astronomy) for the discovery of two new minor planets using a new
strategy that led him to the findings, beating major observatories
typically located in high elevations.
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"Simpsons" Writer/Producer to Visit Campus
Writer/producer Mike Reiss of The Simpsons will share his thoughts on the show and TV at the CFA.
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A bit of The Simpsons comes to Staten Island on Monday, April 19 as Mike Reiss brings his 20 years of experience as a writer and producer for the show to the CSI Center for the Arts Recital Hall from 12:30pm to 2:00pm. Reiss will provide a unique insider's view of the popular show, including rare video segments from The Simpsons and The Critic. He will also discuss how The Simpsons was almost canceled before it debuted, share trivia about the program, and tell stories about dealing with censors and celebrity guests.
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"Savor the Flavors" Supports Students While Stimulating Taste Buds
Over 250 people sampled some of the best food that the Island has to offer at Savor the Flavors.
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Over 250 hungry attendees enjoyed some of the best food that Staten Island has to offer recently at the first-ever "Savor the Flavors: Celebrate Our Island's Diverse Cuisine" in the Center for the Arts.
Proceeds from the event, presented by the CSI Alumni Association, with the support of Presenting Sponsor National Grid and Alumni Sponsors Liberty Mutual, Con Edison, and Reuben Sivagnanam, '05, will provide much-needed funds for student scholarships.
"Savor the Flavors" was chaired by James McBratney '05, CSI Alumni Board Member and President of the Staten Island Restaurant and Tavern Association, and staffed by volunteers who included alumni board members, students, staff, and friends.
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The New York Times honors CSI's Caryn Davis
CSI's Caryn Davis has been recognized by The New York Times as an outstanding ESOL professional.  | The New York Times recently honored Caryn T. Davis, CUNY
Language Immersion Program (CLIP) instructor at the College of Staten
Island (CSI), for her outstanding work as an ESOL professional.
Davis was recognized at the 2010 ESOL Teacher of the Year award
ceremony for her many years of creative and innovative curriculums in
NYC classrooms. However, it wasn't until she met her CLIP students that
she realized she wanted to devote the rest of her professional life to
assisting the amazing, multilingual college-bound immigrants she met in
her classroom to gain the confidence and skills they needed to succeed
in U.S. academia.
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