City University of New York

Auster was born in Newark, New Jersey in 1947, attended Columbia University during the 1960s and graduated with both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in comparative literature. In the 1970s, Auster lived variously in Paris and southern France earning a meager living as a freelance reviewer and translator. . . he became known quickly as a novelist in 1985 when City of Glass—a book rejected by seventeen publishers before being accepted by Sun and Moon Press of Los Angeles— appeared to enthusiastic…

I am an immigrant, which sometimes I view as a privilege and other times not so much. It felt wonderful when my relatives were kind to my family when we got our visas to come to the United States. I was born in Bangladesh in a small village in my tiny house. Not the typical story you hear from many of my peers. My birth is very important to me, not because I ever celebrated it. It wasn’t even until I came to the United States that I realized that people actually celebrate their birthdays, but I…

from 1906 to 1992. She grew up in the big city of New York, New York. She had a scientific and analytical mind from the time that she was a child. At the age of only 7, she took apart every single alarm clock in the house. Grace is best-known for her work in the technology field. She was one of the first-ever computer programmers, pioneering the field for her time. Grace was a computer scientist who graduated from Vassar and then continued on to Yale University. After college, she worked for the…

later at the Boston Symphony Orchestra. In 1943, he was employed as assistant conductor at the New York Philharmonic. He gained popularity after filling in for Bruno Walter, a German conductor, at Carnegie Hall. Two year later, he became the Music Director of the New York City Symphony Orchestra. Bernstein later taught music at Brandeis University. In 1958, he was elevated to the Music Director of the New York Philharmonic and had the opportunity to conduct more concerts than any other conductor…

Art is a connector for all humans, not just artists and their world. Whether the audience realizes it or not, local art is a force that often brings people of different backgrounds, cultures and lifestyles together. Cities as diverse as New York City benefit from the constant stimuli of art. Art takes multiple forms in urban spaces, including graffiti, murals, art museums, and commemorative statues. Within the article Reframing Public Art: Audience Use, Interpretation, and Appreciation,…

Gangs in the United States have evolved from malignant neighborhood groups into lucrative businesses and brutal vigilantes. Harvard University Professor Roland Fryer concludes the Crack Epidemic fundamentally transformed gangs because the booming drug trade incentivized larger and more sophisticated gangs (9). Similarly, the rapidly increasing opioid market in rural and suburban America explains the development of gangs in those areas (Whalen). Unfortunately, addiction and drug sales often bring…

attacking British policies. Also during college, he became a part of the patriot volunteer band known as the “Corsicans” - they drilled every morning before classes. On March 14th, 1776, he was commissioned captain of a company of artillery set by the New York Provincial Congress. While at White Plains in October of 1776, his battery guarded Chatterton’s Hill and protected the withdrawal of William Smallwood’s militia. Impressed by his heroics, General George Washington, promoted to Lieutenant…

of an aesthetic called “Grunge typography”. Early life 200 David Carson started his career as a graphic designer relatively late. He actually was not majored at graphic design or any related major first. He studied sociology at San Diego State University and graduated with “honor and distinction“. After graduate, he worked as a high school teacher in San Diego from 1982 to 1987. During that time, he was also professional surfer, qualified as 9th in the world. Calson’s first experience in…

During the end of my senior year in High School, an opportunity arose to travel to New York City, with my friend Zach. My school’s basketball team was participating in a National tournament at Yeshiva University, where my friend Zach’s brother had an apartment nearby in Washington Heights. Hearing about the safety issues in the Heights, my parents didn’t want me roaming around the city without any adult supervision. With the backing of my Uncle Richard, who live in the Upper East Side, I began…

Thank you for your consideration in reference to the above position. I had the privilege of visiting American University last year. My visit was a wonderful experience and I am convinced I could contribute greatly to the education of the musical theatre students. For ten years I have coached musical theatre students in the university environment. My expertise is in vocal training in multiple musical theatre styles, including, legit, pop, jazz, musical theatre traditional and contemporary/pop.…