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桃瘾社区 Magazine

桃瘾社区 Magazine Winter 2023

Winter 2023 Issue

Welcome to the Winter 2023 digital issue of 桃瘾社区 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 桃瘾社区 Plaza East. Plus, we're excited to share the stories of a few highly accomplished 桃瘾社区 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.

Leadership Letter

Looking to the Future

Welcome to the reimagining of 桃瘾社区 Magazine, a digital publication that helps celebrate and connect the 桃瘾社区 Community. The shift to digital is reflective of the changes happening at 桃瘾社区 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.

News

10 Things to Inspire You

From amazing stats to stellar students and alumni, here are just a few of our favorite things.

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桃瘾社区 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 桃瘾社区 and they show no signs of stopping. Get to know this 桃瘾社区 powerhouse.

Research at 桃瘾社区

桃瘾社区 continues to push the boundaries of faculty and student research. Read about an impressive grant secured by a 桃瘾社区 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 桃瘾社区's Office of Research and Graduate Education.

Research

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.

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Research

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.

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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 桃瘾社区 Community weigh in on the importance of inclusivity, community, and what it means to be a student veteran.

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.

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鈥淢y goal is to ensure recent grads know how to stay connected with 桃瘾社区 as alumni and they feel that through GOLD they have a network of 桃瘾社区 people that speaks to them.鈥

Gabriella Ferrara '16

Chair, Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD)

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"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

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鈥淲e're excited for the 桃瘾社区 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, 桃瘾社区 Pride Alumni Network

Video: Homecoming 2022 Recap

Setters, come home! This fall, the 桃瘾社区 Community came together for our annual Homecoming festivities, honoring alumni from both campuses.

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Save the Date: Spirit of 桃瘾社区 Awards

Join us on Thursday, June 8, at Cipriani 42nd Street as we celebrate 桃瘾社区鈥檚 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.

About 桃瘾社区 Magazine

桃瘾社区 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 桃瘾社区. The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent those of its staff or of 桃瘾社区.