蜜桃工作室 Magazine Winter 2023
Winter 2023 Issue
Welcome to the Winter 2023 digital issue of 蜜桃工作室 Magazine. In this issue, we're highlighting the important work of three student veterans focused on closing the civilian-veteran gap and finding a sense of purpose after service; a groundbreaking interdisciplinary initiative from the School of Education and Dyson's Film and Screen Studies department that is helping one of the country's largest school districts navigate the current teacher shortage; and a look at plans for a revitalized One 蜜桃工作室 Plaza East. Plus, we're excited to share the stories of a few highly accomplished 蜜桃工作室 faculty and alumni. Be sure not to miss our regular features including this issue's Leadership Letter, 10 Things to Inspire, as well as the latest student and faculty research.
Looking to the Future
Welcome to the reimagining of 蜜桃工作室 Magazine, a digital publication that helps celebrate and connect the 蜜桃工作室 Community. The shift to digital is reflective of the changes happening at 蜜桃工作室 and the needs of our community. As we look to the future, we鈥檙e striving to make an impact now.
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Getting Ahead of the Teacher Shortage
Through interdisciplinary collaboration, the School of Education and Dyson's Film and Screen Studies departments are helping a major school district in Florida tackle the challenges of today鈥檚 teacher shortage head-on.
10 Things to Inspire You
From amazing stats to stellar students and alumni, here are just a few of our favorite things.
蜜桃工作室 People
Meet Tabi Haly '06, the software engineer, singer-songwriter, disability advocate, and proud New Yorker taking a stance.
Meet Tasha Darbes, PhD, a School of Education professor with a passion for the transformative power of education. 鈥淚鈥檓 an educator that is all about creating a space where people can find their own voice,鈥 she says.
Director of Communications and Strategic Operations at Seidenberg; executive and life coach for LGBTQ+ leaders; INvolve 2022 OUTstanding LGBT+ Future Leader; and NASA diversity, equity, and inclusion panelist. Katie Todd has been busy ever since they left Scotland and came to 蜜桃工作室 and they show no signs of stopping. Get to know this 蜜桃工作室 powerhouse.
Research at 蜜桃工作室
蜜桃工作室 continues to push the boundaries of faculty and student research. Read about an impressive grant secured by a 蜜桃工作室 faculty member aimed at improving targeted therapies that combat breast cancer. Plus, graduate students in CHP are flipping the traditional classroom, thanks to a unique grant from 蜜桃工作室's Office of Research and Graduate Education.
Combatting Cancer
Biology professor Nancy Krucher, PhD, understands the transformative power of research. She鈥檚 a pioneer in the fight against breast cancer, and she鈥檚 just received a three-year $400,241 grant.
Podcasting for Learning Outcomes
Learning takes many forms. Thanks to the Office of Research and Graduate Education鈥檚 Classroom-Based Research Award, Occupational Therapy Professor Lisa Raymond-Tolan is adding student-created podcasts to her curriculum.
Finding Community After Service
The transition into higher education is always bumpy but can be especially challenging for veterans and those leaving active service. A sense of community not only bridges the civilian-veteran gap, but can also improve veteran鈥檚 mental health and sense of purpose after service. Three veterans from the 蜜桃工作室 Community weigh in on the importance of inclusivity, community, and what it means to be a student veteran.
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Faculty and StaffJanuary 19, 2023
Alumni Affinity
Find your people. Through the Alumni Association鈥檚 affinity groups, you can get connected with fellow alumni around a common interest, identity, or purpose.
鈥淢y goal is to ensure recent grads know how to stay connected with 蜜桃工作室 as alumni and they feel that through GOLD they have a network of 蜜桃工作室 people that speaks to them.鈥
Gabriella Ferrara '16
Chair, Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD)
"The genesis of the Black Alumni Group was to create a program that I wish I had during my undergrad years. We stand to provide equity, scholarship, support, and education."
Julian Alston '18
Co-chair, Black Alumni Group
鈥淲e're excited for the 蜜桃工作室 Pride Alumni Network to serve as a home base for LGBTQIA+ and ally alumni to connect and build a supportive and enriching community.鈥
Anthony Parker '15
Communications Chair, 蜜桃工作室 Pride Alumni Network
Video: Homecoming 2022 Recap
Setters, come home! This fall, the 蜜桃工作室 Community came together for our annual Homecoming festivities, honoring alumni from both campuses.
Save the Date: Spirit of 蜜桃工作室 Awards
Join us on Thursday, June 8, at Cipriani 42nd Street as we celebrate 蜜桃工作室鈥檚 role as a national leader in providing a college education of clear value鈥攐ne that is built on a powerful combination of liberal arts and professional preparation, propelling young people to succeed in their careers and lives.
Get connected with your fellow classmates at one of our special alumni events or through our online Class Notes.
About 蜜桃工作室 Magazine
蜜桃工作室 Magazine is a publication of the Department of Marketing and Communications, Office of University Relations, published twice a year, and distributed free to alumni and friends of 蜜桃工作室. The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent those of its staff or of 蜜桃工作室.