Day of state cuts falls short Aug 21, 2008
Dale Volker, R-Depew, who added that his conference also was debating the extent of cuts proposed for the state and city university systems, SUNY and CUNY.. Tuesday's marathon session result ed in broad agreements on across- the-board cuts to myriad programs ranging from homeless shelters and greenway protection to criminal jus tice, libraries and more. (Albany Times Union)
Legislature starts cutting Aug 20, 2008
The bill would not cut basic school spending, but the City University of New York was expected to have as much as 50 million shaved from its budget. Gov. David Paterson had targeted 600 million in cuts for the current 122 billion budget. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Hawkeyes To Host Black and Gold Scrimmage Aug 20, 2008
com - University of Iowa Official Athletic Site. Fans get a chance to see the 2008 Hawkeyes in action. (Hawkeyesports.com)
'PLOS ONE' STUDY: Claims of Potential Expansion throughout the U.S. by Invasive Python Species Are Contradicted by Ecological Niche Models Aug 19, 2008
1 Department of Biology, The Graduate School and University Center, The City University of New York, New York, New York, United States of America, 2 Department of Biology, The College of Staten Island, The City University of New York, Staten Island, New York, United States of America. Abstract. (USA Today -- Tech)
Burmese pythons may not be such a climate change threat Aug 19, 2008
Well, some researchers at City University of New York are taking issue with the findings. CUNY graduate students Alex Pyron and Tim Guiher, working with associate professor Frank Burbrink at the College of Staten Island/CUNY, that the pythons among the largest snakes in the world are not likely to extend their habitat beyond Florida. (USA Today -- Tech)
DID A DISPUTE LEAD TO KNIFING DEATH? Aug 18, 2008
Kendall had attended New Jersey City University and is a former student at Saint Peter's Prep. He was born in Hoboken and grew up in Jersey City. (NJ.com)
Toward plastic spin transistors Aug 18, 2008
Public release date: 17-Aug-2008. Contact: Christoph Boehme. (EurekAlert!)
Buena Vista announces faculty changes Aug 17, 2008
Evans, who came to BVU in early July, previously served as dean of the Petree College of Arts and Sciences at Oklahoma City University since 2005. Evans earned his Ph. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Burmese Pythons Will Find Little Suitable Habitat Outside South Florida, Study Suggests Aug 16, 2008
15, 2008) Burmese Pythons one of the largest snakes in the world may have chosen Florida as a vacation destination, but are unlikely to expand further, according to a new study by researchers at the City University of New York (CUNY. Although the United States Geological Survey (USGS) earlier this year released 'climate maps' indicating that the pythons could potentially inhabit up to thirty two states in the continental U.S., new research indicates that the snakes are unlikely to expand out of... (Science Daily)
Read more... Aug 15, 2008
And, to better track student progress, the third component of the initiative, New Visions will partner with the City University of New York (CUNY) to develop a database to document and analyze information about how students perform in their post-secondary experience at CUNY. A large number of New York City high school students attend CUNY schools. This database will be the first of its kind in New York City. (PNN Online)
Biologists: Deadly Pythons May Not Get Out of Florida Aug 14, 2008
"By using more complete climate data, in this case 19 variables measuring climatic extremes, averages and seasonal variation, we can make more accurate predictions of species distributions," said Alex Pyron, a graduate student at the City University of New York (CUNY). "Combining this climatic data with localities for the Burmese python allows us to create powerful models for predicting suitable habitat for the snakes.". (Fox News)
Opinion: Protecting our kids - or jeopardizing everyone's freedom? Aug 14, 2008
C. Alexander Evans is a doctoral student in political philosophy at the City University of New York and an adjunct professor at Brooklyn College. Get Monitor stories by e-mail. (Christian Science Monitor)
Drinking Problems Greater among Returning Combat Veterans Aug 14, 2008
"I think this study is probably very accurate. As part of the re-entry process, people will turn to coping mechanisms that are easily accessible, and alcohol is easily available, socially acceptable and quite effective for short-term stress relief," said Jeffrey T. Parsons, chair of the department of psychology at Hunter College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, in New York City. Parsons added that long-term use of alcohol as a coping mechanism can lead to numerous... (MEDLINEplus)
Paterson calls for $1 billion more in state budget cuts Aug 12, 2008
Among Paterson's proposals is cutting 50 million in funding for the City University of New York. He's already trimmed a similar amount in the State University of New York system. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Chinese philanthropists challenge stereotype Aug 11, 2008
A recent City University of New York study found Chinese family foundations in the area grew from 11 with assets of $US23 million in 1990 to at least 47 with assets of more than $US218 million last year. In a 2004 study for Georgetown University, a researcher, Andrew Ho, found that "the philanthropic potential has never been greater" among Asian-Americans because of rising education and wealth. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Ecstasy harms brain on first use, study finds Aug 11, 2008
science correspondent. Tuesday November 28 2006. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Daria Bijak Begins Olympic Gymnastics Competition Aug 9, 2008
The Official Athletic Site of the University of Utah. Ute All-American competing all-around for Germany. (Utahutes.com)
Northwesterns Valarie Case wins photography, writing awards Aug 8, 2008
Northwestern also competes against privately funded schools such as Oklahoma City University and Oklahoma Baptist University. Copyright 1998-2007. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Researchers Find Genes That Influence West Nile Virus Aug 8, 2008
"They're interested in identifying the genetic factors that regulate susceptibility to infection with a certain class of viruses, and among those viruses are some which are of public health importance," said Philip Alcabes, an associate professor of public health at the School of Health Sciences at Hunter College, City University of New York. "In theory, if you could identify the genetic factors that make cells susceptible to infection, you could do something about that to make people less... (MEDLINEplus)
Gazans with revoked U.S. visas fear for future study Aug 6, 2008
The only apparent link among them is that three are teaching assistants at a Gaza City university that is a Hamas stronghold. Abed said he was not a Hamas member, adding that his brother was a Fulbright scholar. (USA Today -- News)
Muslim census a difficult count Aug 6, 2008
American Religious Identification Survey, Graduate Center, City University of New York, 2001 ... American Religious Identification Survey, Graduate Center, City University of New York, 2001. (USA Today)
Beijingers feel the Olympic pinch Aug 5, 2008
"It's certainly possible in North Korea, but very few countries [can pull this off]," said Joseph Cheng, a political science professor specializing on China at the City University of Hong Kong. "As a Chinese saying goes, 'Beijingers are people who live just beneath the foot of the Son of Heaven [emperor]'. They tend to be more patriotic and proud," said Cheng. (Asia Times Online)
The Crisis in Healthcare in Rural B... Aug 5, 2008
The Crisis in Healthcare in Rural Bolivia: Cross-cultural Barriers Between Doctors and Indigenous Patients. The Crisis in Healthcare in Rural Bolivia. (Suite101.com)
Oakland high school is just for immigrants Aug 4, 2008
"They serve an incredible niche of young people who come from all over the world and are English-language learners," said Michelle Fine, a psychology and education professor at the City University of New York, who studied the schools in New York. "Somehow in these schools, they've figured out how to create a community that values difference but that also values trust and support.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Guatemala rights scientist honoured Aug 3, 2008
" Born in Guatemala in 1971, Mr Peccerelli went into exile with his family in New York when he was nine years old. After graduating with an anthropology degree from the City University of New York, he met up with internationally renowned forensic anthropologists Karen Ramey Burns and Clyde Snow, who were already involved in human rights investigations in Guatemala. Mr Peccerelli has been working for FAFG ever since, now as its Executive Director. The work provides some closure for victims'... (Yahoo News -- Guatemala)
Wild and wacky ways to welcome the Olympics Aug 3, 2008
Joseph Cheng, a political science professor and long-time China analyst from City University of Hong Kong, said public support in China for the Olympics is strong, in contrast to overseas calls to boycott the Olympics after China's crackdown against Tibetan protestors and ongoing criticisms that China has not lived up to its promises to improve human rights when it bid for the games. "Everyone shares the leaders' enthusiasm. They see this as an opportunity to showcase the best of China," said... (Economic Times)
Study: Cases of HIV higher than estimates Aug 3, 2008
But epidemiologist and AIDS expert Philip Alcabes of Hunter College of the City University of New York noted that the increased incidence indicates that "there are roughly 225,000 more people living with HIV in the U.S. than previously suspected.". A CDC spokesman rejected his contention, however, saying that the old prevalence figure remains accurate. (AZCentral -- News)
Smart clothes Aug 2, 2008
Shirley Coyle, an engineer based at the National Centrex for Sensor Research at Dublin City University, is involved in the Biotex programmer. "If clothes could talk, they could tell us so much about our bodies," says Dr Coyle. (CNN -- International)
* PRC playing bigger role in global trade talks Aug 1, 2008
It expects its interests to be respected, said Joseph Cheng (Gt), chairman of the Contemporary China Research Center at City University of Hong Kong. On trade, he said, China intends to play a more active role as a Third World leader. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Uncle Sam wants HER for the U.S. Army Aug 1, 2008
Brown, a professor at City University of New York, took the title of her paper from an Army advertisement directed at potential female soldiers. Brown found that females in military advertisements are often not pictured in uniform. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Catch Me If You Can Jul 31, 2008
With an M.B.A. from City University in Seattle, Ayre took a job in June 1990 as president of Bicer Medical Systems, a Vancouver, B.C. heart-valve maker. The company was underfinanced, he says. (Forbes)
China emerges as force in global trade wrangling Jul 31, 2008
"China is practicing a kind of major power diplomacy. It expects its interests to be respected," said Joseph Cheng, chairman of the Contemporary China Research Center at City University of Hong Kong. On trade, he said, "China intends to play a more active role as a Third World leader.". (International Herald Tribune)
Latest College Rankings List The Greenest Jul 30, 2008
City University of New York-Baruch College 2 ... City University of New York-Brooklyn College 4. (CBS News)
For McPherson, curiosity and creativity go hand in hand Jul 30, 2008
He's still active on the New York jazz scene, but after earning a doctorate from the University of California-Berkeley specializing in low dimensional topology, he's a mathematics professor at City University of New York's Lehman College. "Charles loves talking about Einstein's theories," says Schneiderman, who features McPherson on his recent album, "Glass Enclosure" (Reservoir). (Boston Globe)
Olympic paranoia clutches China Jul 30, 2008
"This is fairly unique. Many countries that hold the Olympics want to promote trade and tourism. That's natural, but exactly because of all these worries - terrorism, Tibetan protests, etc - the Chinese government is thinking 'We want no problems, we want no troubles and we are willing to pay the price'," said Joseph Cheng, a political scientist professor and longtime China analyst at the City University of Hong Kong. "That's why they are imposing tighter visa restrictions and they are willing... (Asia Times Online)
University Of Florida Named Top Party School Jul 29, 2008
Most Diverse Student Body - City University of New York Baruch College. Gay Community Most Accepted - Emerson College (Boston). (News4Jax.com, FL)
CFLs under the spotlight Jul 28, 2008
One person asking that question is City University of Hong Kong's professor Ron Hui, chairman of the electronic engineering department, and co-author of a recent paper published in a peer-reviewed journal on the environmental impact of fluorescent lighting. Hui has a problem with compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), specifically electronic ones. (CNN -- International)
Richard Wade; helped make cities academic subjects; at 87 Jul 27, 2008
Mr. Wade, who taught at the University of Chicago in the 1960s and at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York from 1971 to 1993, pursued an urban agenda through his writing and teaching and in the political arena. His first book, which grew out of the dissertation he wrote at Harvard under Arthur Schlesinger Sr., challenged Frederick Jackson Turner's argument that the American frontier was opened up by farmers and pioneers. (Boston Globe)
* Return of the renegade childrens author Jul 27, 2008
Burton Pike, a professor emeritus of comparative literature at the City University of New York Graduate Center who became friends with Ungerer in the 1950s, said: Hes never lost the feeling of how a child sees the world. And a childs view is not really sentimental. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Bull Market for Chinese Language Teachers Hitting Wall Street Just in Time Jul 24, 2008
In September, the City University of New York's will begin a two-year master's degree and certificate program in Mandarin, with as many as 12 students annually, said Der-lin Chao, an associate professor of Chinese. The dozen a year won't go far in addressing the ``dramatic'' shortage, she said in an interview on July 18. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Paterson Backs Low-Interest Student Loans Jul 22, 2008
- Adding 2,000 more full-time faculty at the State University of New York and City University of New York and the recruitment of 250 top scholars over five years. - Creating "educational partnership zones" in low-income neighborhoods involving colleges in helping high schools prepare students for higher education. (New York Post)
Baseball: 2008 All-star Game Was Mathematical Marvel Jul 21, 2008
Glass along with Phil Lowry, a professor at the City University of New York, researched the distribution of baseball scores to answer the question, What is the probability that a given baseball game will last a given number of innings. Their research recently appeared in Mathematics Magazine. (Science Daily)
'A credit to his department and his family' Weehawken police sergeant prepares for deployment to Iraq Jul 19, 2008
Later, he left Rutgers University to become a Weehawken police officer, and continued his education, majoring in history and criminal justice at night school at New Jersey City University where he graduated with a bachelor's of science. In summer 2005, he took an infantry officer basic training course at Fort Benning, Ga to become a first lieutenant. (West New York Reporter, NJ)
City University is adding six business degrees Jul 19, 2008
City University adds six business degrees - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle) ... City University adds six business degrees ... City University of Seattle is doubling the number of business degrees it will offer this fall in a move that could boost enrollment at its U.S. campuses and online. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Kent Stanley Named Senior Associate Athletics Director For Development Jul 19, 2008
He also won consecutive NAIA National Championships (1999, 2000) as the head coach at Oklahoma City University and was honored as NAIA National Coach of the Year both seasons. Stanley earned his undergraduate degree in psychology and physical education from Trinity Western University and then earned his graduate degree from Fresno State in 1988 in athletic administration. (Utahstateaggies.com)
Big challenges of food crisis Jul 19, 2008
"Food has been too cheap for too long," says Professor Tim Lang at City University, UK.. Already the market is responding to higher prices. (BBC News -- Europe)
Arizona Technology Enterprises plans tech transfers with partners, SkySong Jul 19, 2008
The transfers between AzTE, itself the technology venturing arm of ASU, and Dublin City University in Ireland and Tec de Monterrey in Mexico will go through SkySong in Scottsdale as the group looks to bring the technology to market ... Dublin City University has been working through grants on sensors and adaptive information technologies. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Stephenson Hired As Softball Assistant Jul 19, 2008
com - University of Iowa Official Athletic Site. Former Hoosier all-American played for and coached under Blevins at Indiana. (Hawkeyesports.com)
UM PRESIDENT DONNA SHALALA NAMED TO U.S. SOCCER'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jul 18, 2008
Shalala has also held tenured professorships at Columbia University, the City University of New York (CUNY) and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She served as President of Hunter College of the City University of New York from 1980 to 1987 and as Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1987 to 1993. (Hurricanesports.com)
Barracks chosen in 200m scheme Jul 18, 2008
He said: "This decision confirms that the West Midlands will be the central focus of the Defence Medical Services. "We shall build on the successes of the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine and our existing partnerships with the University Hospital Birmingham Foundation Trust and Birmingham City University. "Whittington is within easy travelling distance of central Birmingham, meaning we can take advantage of the benefits of proximity of clinical facilities, medical research and training. "The... (Burton Mail)
ProLogis Announces Expansion of Roles Within Global Investment Management Group Jul 17, 2008
in Real Estate Investment from City University in London. To succeed Mr. Wessel, Simon Nelson has been appointed as Senior Vice President of Fund Management and Acquisitions in Europe and Head of Asset Management for ProLogis European Properties. (PR Newswire)
"Akonta" Mugabe? What is that? Jul 17, 2008
In fact, while a student at the City College of New York of the City University of New York (CCNY of CUNY), this author hardly saw any Ghanaian students, besides himself, actively participate in the 1989 student takeover and shutdown of CUNY (or the 21 colleges constituting the City University of New York). One could not register the same observation, or comment, about the Nigerian students. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Murphy stresses energy, experience, excellence in bid for Corporation Commissioner Jul 15, 2008
For 10 years Murphy was a practicing geologist while obtaining her law degree cum laude while attending night school at Oklahoma City University. While working at the Corporation Commission, she was named co-employee of the year for 1997 and received the Commissioners Public Servant Award in 2001. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Magnolia Compound Hits Elusive Target In Cancer Cells Jul 15, 2008
The research was a collaboration with the laboratory of David Foster, PhD, at Hunter College of the City University of New York. Hunter graduate students Avalon Garcia and Yang Zheng are the first authors of the paper. (Science Daily)
Why Are Red Cross Reports Confidential? Jul 15, 2008
Explainer thanks Christy Feig of the American Red Cross, Scott Horton of Hofstra Law School, Anna Nelson of the International Committee of the Red Cross, and Thomas Weiss of the City University of New York. Related in SlateLast year, Dahlia Lithwick discussed ; earlier, she produced with Phillip Carter and Emily Bazelon. (Slate)
Britain urges return to WWII food frugality Jul 13, 2008
Tim Lang, professor of food policy at London's City University, said junk food will remain readily available, but good-quality, nutritious produce could become scarce worldwide. "There has been 60 years of silence on this issue," he said. (Boston Globe)
Britain urging return to wartime frugality Jul 13, 2008
Tim Lang, professor of food policy at London's City University, said junk food will remain readily available, but good quality, nutritious produce could become scarce worldwide. Related story. (MSNBC -- International)
Business briefs Jul 13, 2008
Mayer, a Chippewa Falls native, is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Oklahoma City University School of Law. She became a member of the Wisconsin Bar in 1995. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Breakthrough unlikely at North Korea nuclear talks Jul 13, 2008
"Don't expect smooth sailing," said Joseph Cheng, professor at the City University of Hong Kong ... "It shouldn't be difficult for North Korea to deliver something," said Cheng, of the City University. (Yahoo News -- North Korea)
Schuelke To Receive Jack North Award Jul 13, 2008
com - University of Iowa Official Athletic Site. Solon native will be honored July 18 in Ft. Dodge. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Mlinar Named Director Of Volleyball Operations Jul 13, 2008
com - University of Iowa Official Athletic Site. Mlinar comes to Iowa from the University of Alabama. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Hand Leaving Iowa Wrestling Program Jul 13, 2008
com - University of Iowa Official Athletic Site. Assistant coach will pursue other interests. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Maliszewski Added to Baseball Staff Jul 13, 2008
com - University of Iowa Official Athletic Site. Former Hawkeye named new pitching coach. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Natural disasters can give a boost to countries--sometimes, the more the better Jul 7, 2008
Mark Skidmore of Michigan State, along with the economist Hideki Toya of Japan's Nagoya City University, published a 2002 paper in the journal Economic Inquiry that mapped the disaster frequency of 89 countries against their economic growth over a 30-year period. The paper controlled for everything the authors could think of that might skew the findings - including country size (large countries would presumably experience more natural disasters), size of government, openness to trade, and... (Boston Globe)
Frank Talk About Black Men and Sex Tourism Jul 7, 2008
R. L'Heureux Lewis is an assistant professor in the Department of Sociology & Black Studies Program at the City University of New York. Also on The Root. (Slate)
