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June 27, 2007
Pratt Institute Sculpture Park to be Included in Fifth Annual Openhousenewyork (OHNY) Weekend Celebration of Architecture and Design
Pratt Institute is pleased to announce its continued participation in the fifth annual openhousenewyork (OHNY) weekend on October 6, 2007 with a new featured attraction, the Pratt Sculpture Park, which is the largest in New York City. The Pratt Sculpture Park, founded in 1999 by Pratt President Thomas F. Schutte and Professor David Weinrib of the Foundation Art Department, is the largest contemporary sculpture park in New York City. At any given time, the park includes more than 50 artworks by both established and emerging artists that are installed across the 25-acre Brooklyn campus. Some of the world-renowned artists who currently display sculptures in the park include Shin Sang Ho, Mark di Suvero, Robert Indiana, Takashi Soga, Gunnar Theel, Philip Grausman, Grace Knowlton, and Allan Wexler. In 2006, Public Art Review, a national journal that explores the many dimensions of public art, recognized the Pratt Sculpture Park as one of the ten best college and university campus art collections in the country. "The wonderful sculpture that has become an important part of our campus enriches the lives of our students and provides an oasis for the general public and the Brooklyn community," said Pratt President Thomas F. Schutte. The Sculpture Park exhibitions are forever revolving and evolving, with a small number of commissioned works; however, most of sculptures remain on the Brooklyn campus for several years. "With its wide variety of abstract and figurative work, the Pratt campus is full of sculpture surprises. Some pieces are attached to buildings, while others might be gracefully lying against a tree," says David Weinrib, who is a sculptor himself, and serves as the park's curator. Pratt Institute is located in the Clinton Hill Historic District of Brooklyn, one of New York's premier landmark neighborhoods, featuring a diversity of architectural styles and beautiful churches. Once called "Brooklyn's Gold Coast," Clinton Hill is distinguished by its large number of free-standing mansions built at the turn of the century by wealthy magnates such as the members of the Pratt family.
Source: Pratt Institute, New York
June 8, 2007
Olympic College Culinary students awarded scholarships from Anthony's Homeport and Chaine des Rotisseurs
Two Olympic College culinary arts students have been awarded scholarships to continue studies at Olympic Colleges' nationally accredited culinary arts program. Amy Reese was awarded a $500 scholarship from Anthony's Homeport and Autumn Parker will receive a $500 scholarship from the prestigious Chaine des Rotisseurs. The Chaine des Rotisseurs is an international gastronomic association dedicated to bringing together both professional and non-professional members worldwide who appreciate and share a mutual interest in wine, cuisine and fine dining.
Source: Olympic College, Washington
June 6, 2007
Pratt is One of the First Institutions to Accept the "30 in 10" Challenge that Accelerates by 13 Years the City's Goal of 30 Percent Emission Reduction by 2030
At a press conference held today on the Pratt Institute campus in Brooklyn, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and representatives from nine colleges and universities announced a commitment to become a 2030 Challenge Partner and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent over the next ten years. In addition to Pratt Institute, the first nine 2030 Challenge Partners include Barnard College, Columbia University, Cooper Union, all 23 campuses of the City University of New York (CUNY), Fordham University, New York University, St. John's University, and the New School University. At the announcement, the Mayor was joined by Pratt Institute President Thomas F. Schutte; Barnard President Judith Shapiro; Columbia President Lee Bollinger; Cooper Union President George Campbell Jr.; CUNY Vice Chancellor Iris Weinshall; Fordham President Reverend Joseph McShane S.J.; New York University President John Sexton; St. John's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating officer Dr. James Pellow, and the New School Executive Vice President Jim Murtha. "Pratt is pleased to join Mayor Bloomberg in his efforts to battle global warming," said Pratt Institute President Thomas F. Schutte. "As a college of art, design, and architecture, Pratt has a responsibility to innovate and teach sustainable practices and to model the city's sustainable lifestyle through the buildings, interiors, and products our students, faculty, and alumni create."
Pratt Institute is one of the largest colleges of art, design and architecture in the United States and has an administration that is fully committed to becoming part of the solution to global warming. With a large number of faculty members who are already leaders in sustainability, Pratt is well positioned to play a leadership role both nationally and locally by becoming one of Mayor Bloomberg's PlaNYC Challenge Partners. According to Eva Hanhardt, Pratt Institute's Interim Sustainability Coordinator for Academics and Programs, "Pratt is committed to making sustainability central to the way we shape both the curriculum and the campus. Utilizing the talent of its faculty, staff, and students, Pratt is in a unique position to turn its campus and operations into a living laboratory by innovating and demonstrating the best in cutting-edge sustainable design." Anthony Gelber, Pratt Institute Sustainability Coordinator for Facilities and Operations, added: "This fall we hope to complete a preliminary campus audit of greenhouse gas emissions so that Pratt can begin to identify short and long-term strategies to decrease energy usage on campus. In addition, Pratt is looking to make all new construction green and will work closely with the City of New York in developing innovative strategies for retrofitting our existing urban properties for greater sustainability, including historic buildings."
Source: Pratt Institute, New York
June 2, 2007
California State University, Stanislaus: International and Ripon Students Receive Top Commencement Awards
International student Xuejiao (Jaqi) Jiang of the People's Republic of China and Ryan Souza of Ripon received the top awards during the 47th Annual California State University, Stanislaus Commencement ceremonies held on June 1 and 2. Jiang, graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting, received the J. Burton Vasche Award during Friday's opening program. More than an academic, Jiang was cited as a leader with a conscience. Her numerous volunteer activities include work at the Turlock Shelter, the Tzi-Chi Foundation of Modesto, accounting tutoring, and serving as a peer advisor for the CSU Stanislaus International Student Orientation. A member of three honorary scholastic fraternities and recipient of a number of scholarships, Jiang is graduating with a 3.96 grade point average and has been on the Dean's List for four consecutive years. The Vasche Award, named in honor of the University's first president, is presented to the graduating senior who displays the highest standards of leadership, cooperation, participation, service, and scholarship. Souza, who devoted himself to studying and hard work to earn a perfect 4.0 grade point average on the way to earning a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, received the Metzger-Geiger Award during Saturday's second ceremony. A graduate of Ripon High School with plans to enter law school in the fall, Souza is the first in his family to earn a college degree. In addition to working for an insurance company to help pay his way through college, Souza also volunteers for local charities, including the Manteca-based Helping Hands food distribution program for the poor. The Metzger-Geiger Award is the University's top academic honor for a perfect grade point average. Dr. Hamid Shirvani, completing his second year as President of CSU Stanislaus, presided over the festive Commencement ceremonies. Some 2,000 students applied to receive degrees. Student speakers included Friday's presenter Antonio C. Freitas of Hilmar who received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics and Saturday's presenter Jamie Norwood of Hickman who earned a Master of Arts Degree in English. Freitas, who will start teaching high school mathematics in Ceres this fall, marked his 50th birthday on Friday's Commencement day. President Shirvani presented a Presidential Medal during the June 1 ceremony to Professor of Zoology Dr. Pamela Roe who joined the CSU Stanislaus faculty in 1971. Dr. Kelvin Jasek-Rysdahl, a Professor of Economics and Co-Director of the Center for Public Policy Studies, was recognized as the winner of the Outstanding Professor honors.
Source: California State University, Stanislaus
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