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José Díaz-Balart Interviews President Obama
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José Díaz-Balart, a 1983 graduate of New College and a national anchorman for Telemundo, interviewed President Obama on Sept. 17 in the Blue Room of the White House. They covered issues including gun control, Syria, immigration reform and deportation. The interview is available at the link below.
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Economist, Financial Analyst David Kotok Meets With Students
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David R. Kotok, an economist and financial analyst who has worked for better global living standards and a reduction of international conflicts, discussed global finance with a group of about 30 New College of Florida students on Thursday, Sept. 19.
 n a wide-ranging, hour-long talk, Kotok touched on issues including the international labor market, industrialized nations' maternal leave policies and questionable priorities in public-sector salaries. He also examined at length the Federal Reserve's "quantitative easing" policy and the Fed's effectiveness in reducing unemployment.
Kotok is the co-founder, chairman and chief investment officer of Cumberland Advisors, an investment advisory firm based in Sarasota. Kotok founded the firm in 1973; it manages about $2.2 billion in client assets.
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A selection of brief news, photos and video about New College students, staff and faculty.
In response to shortages at the Food Bank of Manatee, New College is running a food drive. There are dropoff boxes in Student Affairs, the Library, the Humanities office, Natural Sciences and Cook Hall.
The Food Bank's most-wanted items are baby food and formula, diapers, pasta and canned sauce, healthy cereals, canned meat, peanut butter, rice, canned soups, dry beans, canned fruits and vegetables, 100 percent fruit juice, flour, sugar and nutritious snacks.
Nicholas Manting-Brewer, volunteer coordinator in the Office of Student Affairs, said that the New College community has donated more than 50 pounds of food so far. He is hoping for a big final push before the drive ends on September 30.
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Upcoming Events
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A quick listing of our upcoming events. Visit ncf.edu/events for more information.
New Music New College:
NOW Ensemble with Fuzión Dance Artists
Mildred Sainer Pavilion, 5313 Bay Shore Road
NOW Ensemble blends classical and electric instruments in a modern take on chamber music. The group will perform original pieces by several composers, including its guitarist Mark Dancigers, visiting assistant professor of music at New College. Joining NOW for the world premiere of Dancigers' "Dreamfall" will be Fuzión Dance Artists, led by Leymis Bolaños-Wilmott.
Tickets $15; $5 for non-NCF students; free for New College faculty, staff and students. Reserve online at donate.ncf.edu/events or call 487-4888.
Moving from War to Peace: Lessons from Selected Cases
September 21 | 1:00 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Church, 3975 Fruitville Road
In observance of the International Day of Peace, the New College International Studies program is co-hosting a panel discussion on "Moving from War to Peace: Lessons from Selected Cases" at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21.
The panel will be led by Dr. Nat Colletta, research scholar and adjunct professor of international studies at New College, and and will include New College alumna Kaly Rule and thesis student Wesley Beggs.
The United Nations Association of Sarasota-Manatee is co-sponsor of the discussion. Admission is free and no reservations are required. A reception will follow the presentation.
History, Social Change and the LGBTQ Community:
More Than Just Marriage
October 3 | 7 p.m.
Mildred Sainer Pavilion, 5313 Bay Shore Road
How well do you know the history of the struggle for gay rights and dignity beyond marriage debates? Come trace developments from the 1950s backlash though unexpected stories of early Christian support for gay rights, ending with a focus on where the struggle continues today in our own communities.
The Gender Studies Program at New College is sponsoring the panel discussion, with featured speaker David Johnson, associate professor of history at University of South Florida, on "The Lavender Scare in 1950s Florida." Respondents are Heather White, adjunct assistant professor and research scholar, New College, on "Christianity and the Rise of Gay Rights" and Ken Shelin, former Sarasota City Commissioner and Equality Florida Board Member, on "Where We Stand Today."
This event is free and open to the public. Contact the Gender Studies Program at genderstudies@ncf.edu or 487-4645 for more information.
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In the News
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A selection of recent news stories about New College, its faculty, students and alumnae/i
19 College Presidents Unite on Immigration Reform
Fort Myers News-Press (Sept. 16)
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