Humanities & the Arts Blog
Adjunct History Professor Rory Duffy teaches history in the classroom and through documentary filmmaking
Ever since his father took him to Gettysburg as a teenager Professor Rory Duffy has been captivated by history. Currently, alongside teaching United States history here at CCNY he concentrates much of his creative, intellectual energy on documentary filmmaking鈥攊nvestigating historical and contemporary social movements and presenting his findings in emotionally compelling ways. His latest picture, A Fragile Peace, already won Best Feature Documentary at the Crown Points Film Festival in Chicago at just the beginning leg of its festival circuit.
鈥淕rowing up,鈥 Duffy recounts. 鈥淚鈥 Read More 禄
H&A鈥檚 Academic Empowerment Workshops offer students practical tools for managing their courses and academic careers
Time management is a skill many of my students struggle with. When I brought my freshman composition class to one of academic advisor Kay Bell鈥檚 Academic Empowerment Workshops this past fall,, I had hoped they might pick up a few strategies to keep up with course deadlines. What I didn鈥檛 anticipate was how much I would learn alongside them.
During the session, Bell guided students through practical exercises, from identifying their biggest time-wasters to mapping out due dates for the rest of the semester. She encouraged students to explore tools like the Eisenhower Matrix and鈥 Read More 禄
Victor Almanzar, CCNY alum, actor, and 2024 recipient of the Townsend Harris medal brings humanity to every role
Discovering a passion for acting
Victor Almanzar, a 2012 graduate of CCNY鈥檚 Theatre and Speech Department, never expected to become an actor. As an immigrant who landed in high school in Long Island City, he was placed in a drama class that didn鈥檛 initially resonate with him. A perceptive teacher saw potential in him and secretly enrolled him in the CAT Youth Theater after-school program. Almanzar鈥檚 first performance sparked a love for applied arts and storytelling, enabling him to process his environment and emotions in new ways.
After years of serving in the military,鈥 Read More 禄
Amidst intense competition to secure fall publishing internships this semester, several Publishing Certificate Program (PCP) students demonstrated phenomenal talent and dedication, which allowed them to secure incredible placements at leading companies and organizations in the book publishing industry.
Congratulations to Shannon Rowe, Conor Johnston, Roxanna Cardenas Colmenares, Jennifer Martinez, Sunny Baumann, and Lacey Ballard.
Shannon Rowe, pursuing a B.A. in English, is currently working as a Communications & Events Intern at the National Book Foundation.鈥 Read More 禄
History alums, Timothy Fischer and Jenni K. Rein, discuss the value of their degree and unexpected career paths with students
How can a history degree serve as a foundation for diverse career paths? What specific skills does it instill that are applicable across various industries? In an era where the practicality of humanities degrees is often questioned, the stories of successful professionals with history backgrounds stand as testaments to the versatility and utility of this field of study. In November, I, a current history student, attended an event organized by the CCNY History Society Club and History professor John Blanton where two History alumni who have carved out unique professional鈥 Read More 禄
Jazz master鈥檚 student Simon Mogul on his debut album and collaboration with jazz legend Curtis Lundy
Current MM Jazz student, Simon Mogul is quickly making his mark in the jazz world. With a sound that bridges the past and the present, Mogul draws inspiration from jazz legends like John Coltrane and Sonny Rollins, blending their influence with modern genres such as hip-hop and R&B. In the summer of 2022, Simon completed his first international tour with a set of nearly all-original music. Since moving to New York, Mogul has performed alongside jazz icons like Matt Wilson and Arturo O鈥橣arrill and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra. Recently, he recorded his debut project as a鈥 Read More 禄
H&A鈥檚 College Life Workshops impart students with practical skills for personal and professional achievement
The journey through college can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to planning for the future. That is why Marlin Hernandez, an academic advisor for the Humanities and the Arts, leads an initiative to help students plan their professional careers one step at a time. Her College Life Workshops offer an engaging space for students to get to know their campus resources, as well as gain insights from professionals that will assist them in shaping their college experience in a supportive and interactive environment.
The College Life Workshops support college students鈥 Read More 禄
The Jewish Studies Program at CCNY is a vibrant and diverse academic community. Its students hail from various corners of the globe, representing a multitude of linguistic, cultural, and religious backgrounds. Interestingly, most of the students are not Jewish. They are drawn to the program by its excellent and approachable faculty, a commitment to academic success, and a tradition of fostering camaraderie in a commuter school setting. A glance through the program鈥檚 office door often reveals a handful of students who call this program home.
The curriculum is broad and diverse,鈥 Read More 禄
On September 10, the CCNY Music Department, in conjunction with the Music Library and the Humanities and the Arts Dean's office, had the distinct pleasure of welcoming Mel Litoff鈥攁 legendary figure in the New York jazz scene and a former owner of the iconic jazz club Sweet Basil. Litoff's visit provided a unique opportunity for students to hear more about the rich history of jazz and the vital role live music venues play in fostering artistic talent.
During his talk, Litoff captivated a packed audience of students, faculty, and jazz aficionados with tales from his time at Sweet鈥 Read More 禄
We in the Division of Humanities and the Arts are excited to launch our new Humanities Internships (HI) initiative, designed to connect students within the division to valuable professional learning experiences across New York City. This initiative aims to support students in exploring career paths within the humanities and arts while fostering strong partnerships with community organizations.
To lead this initiative, CCNY has appointed Marisa Hollywood as the new Director of Academic Internships. Hollywood, a historian, museum professional, and author, brings a wealth of鈥 Read More 禄
Last Updated: 08/16/2024 12:02